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Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar: who was the better general? J.F.C. Fuller discusses each of them; while he doesn’t make a judgement, it’s obvious to readers what he thinks. Read on to find out more.
Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar: who was the better general? - CANE
Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar: who was the better general? J.F.C. Fuller discusses each of them; while he doesn’t make a judgement, it’s obvious to readers what he thinks. Read on to find...
caneweb.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar: who was the better general? J.F.C. Fuller discusses each of them; while he doesn’t make a judgement, it’s obvious to readers what he thinks. Read on to find out more.
Greetings, members of CANE! As promised, I’m offering up another neat mythological puzzle for this week.
Another Greek Mythological Puzzle - CANE
Greetings, members of CANE! As promised, I’m offering up another neat mythological puzzle for this week. As always, I want to hear from you with the right
caneweb.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Greetings, members of CANE! As promised, I’m offering up another neat mythological puzzle for this week.
William (Bill) Scott, professor emeritus of classics at Dartmouth College, has died. Here is his obituary: Remembering William Scott, Distinguished Scholar of Ancient Greek Literature.
Obituary for William Scott - CANE
William (Bill) Scott, professor emeritus of classics at Dartmouth College, has died. Here is his obituary: Remembering William Scott, Distinguished Scholar of
caneweb.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
William (Bill) Scott, professor emeritus of classics at Dartmouth College, has died. Here is his obituary: Remembering William Scott, Distinguished Scholar of Ancient Greek Literature.
Greetings, members of CANE—I think we all need a bit of levity in our lives, so I’m hoping to write up a little “puzzle” every week or so to introduce you to some cool and usually weird bit of ancient trivia. We’ll start with a little catalog from Ovid’s Ibis.
A Mythological Game of Trivia - CANE
Greetings, members of CANE—I think we all need a bit of levity in our lives, so I’m hoping to write up a little “puzzle” every week or so to introduce you to
caneweb.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Greetings, members of CANE—I think we all need a bit of levity in our lives, so I’m hoping to write up a little “puzzle” every week or so to introduce you to some cool and usually weird bit of ancient trivia. We’ll start with a little catalog from Ovid’s Ibis.
The 120th annual meeting of the Classical Association of New England will take place March 20–21, 2025, at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Proposals for papers, panels, and workshops are now being accepted.
Call for Papers for the 2026 Annual Meeting - CANE
The 120th annual meeting of the Classical Association of New England will take place March 20–21, 2025, at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
caneweb.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The 120th annual meeting of the Classical Association of New England will take place March 20–21, 2025, at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Proposals for papers, panels, and workshops are now being accepted.
Like solving puzzles? Greek syntax is the real deal!
Puzzles, Plato, and the Power of the Classics - CANE
Like solving puzzles? Greek syntax is the real deal! What first drew me to Greek was the way every sentence fits together with such precision, almost like
caneweb.org
October 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Like solving puzzles? Greek syntax is the real deal!
The Vergilian Society is seeking tour and workshop leaders for 2027 at the Villa Vergiliana. Proposals are due by early November.
Vergilian Society: Call for Tour Directors - CANE
The Vergilian Society is seeking tour and workshop leaders for 2027 at the Villa Vergiliana. Proposals are due by early November.
caneweb.org
September 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Vergilian Society is seeking tour and workshop leaders for 2027 at the Villa Vergiliana. Proposals are due by early November.
The John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series will present Political Violence in Ancient Greece by Professor Scott Arcenas, Professor of Classics, University of Montana on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Lecture will begin at 7:00pm at the University of New Hampshire.
Lecture will begin at 7:00pm at the University of New Hampshire.
Rouman Lecture Series - October 16, 2025 - CANE
The John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series will present Political Violence in Ancient Greece by Professor Scott Arcenas, Professor of Classics, University of
caneweb.org
September 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The John C. Rouman Classical Lecture Series will present Political Violence in Ancient Greece by Professor Scott Arcenas, Professor of Classics, University of Montana on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Lecture will begin at 7:00pm at the University of New Hampshire.
Lecture will begin at 7:00pm at the University of New Hampshire.
Phyllis Katz, longtime Latin teacher at Miss Porter's School and Dartmouth College, has died. Phyllis taught at the CANE Summer Institute for years and a CANE scholarship is named in her honor.
Obituary for Phyllis Katz - CANE
Phyllis Katz, longtime Latin teacher at Miss Porter's School and Dartmouth College, has died. Phyllis taught at the CANE Summer Institute for years and a CANE
caneweb.org
September 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Phyllis Katz, longtime Latin teacher at Miss Porter's School and Dartmouth College, has died. Phyllis taught at the CANE Summer Institute for years and a CANE scholarship is named in her honor.
Raymond Koehler, high school Classics teacher and longtime CANE member and presenter, has died. Here is his obituary.
Obituary for Raymond Koehler - CANE
Raymond Koehler, high school Classics teacher and longtime CANE member and presenter, has died. Here is his obituary.
caneweb.org
September 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Raymond Koehler, high school Classics teacher and longtime CANE member and presenter, has died. Here is his obituary.
Would your students like to have their own personal motto? Written in Latin, it can adorn a backpack or
a notebook or even a computer, and other students will be forced to ask them what it means.
a notebook or even a computer, and other students will be forced to ask them what it means.
CARE Student Motto Contest 2026 - CANE
Would your students like to have their own personal motto? Written in Latin, it can adorn a backpack ora notebook or even a computer, and other students will
caneweb.org
September 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Would your students like to have their own personal motto? Written in Latin, it can adorn a backpack or
a notebook or even a computer, and other students will be forced to ask them what it means.
a notebook or even a computer, and other students will be forced to ask them what it means.
From the Desk of the President,
I will be holding weekly office hours for CANE members (and would-be members) each Wednesday from 5–6 pm, starting September 10. Drop in and introduce yourself and tell us how we can help you, or vice versa!
I will be holding weekly office hours for CANE members (and would-be members) each Wednesday from 5–6 pm, starting September 10. Drop in and introduce yourself and tell us how we can help you, or vice versa!
CANE Office Hours - CANE
From the Desk of the President,
caneweb.org
September 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
From the Desk of the President,
I will be holding weekly office hours for CANE members (and would-be members) each Wednesday from 5–6 pm, starting September 10. Drop in and introduce yourself and tell us how we can help you, or vice versa!
I will be holding weekly office hours for CANE members (and would-be members) each Wednesday from 5–6 pm, starting September 10. Drop in and introduce yourself and tell us how we can help you, or vice versa!
Vesuvius is on many people’s minds right now – not only Latin teachers, preparing for the new AP exam,
but everyone interested in geology. The following are just to whet your appetite; there is a huge
number of videos out there.
but everyone interested in geology. The following are just to whet your appetite; there is a huge
number of videos out there.
Vesuvius comes to life in different ways! - CANE
Vesuvius is on many people’s minds right now – not only Latin teachers, preparing for the new AP exam,but everyone interested in geology. The following are
caneweb.org
August 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Vesuvius is on many people’s minds right now – not only Latin teachers, preparing for the new AP exam,
but everyone interested in geology. The following are just to whet your appetite; there is a huge
number of videos out there.
but everyone interested in geology. The following are just to whet your appetite; there is a huge
number of videos out there.
Michael Putnam, Brown University Classics Emeritus, has passed away. Here is an article in memoriam from the Brown Classics Department.
Obituary for Michael Putnam - CANE
Michael Putnam, Brown University Classics Emeritus, has passed away. Here is an article in memoriam from the Brown Classics Department.
caneweb.org
August 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Michael Putnam, Brown University Classics Emeritus, has passed away. Here is an article in memoriam from the Brown Classics Department.
Last month, CANE member Skye Shirley released the Latin ReadHer app, available for free on the App Store. This app offers nearly two thousand years of women's literary history in Latin and translations into English.
Latin ReadHer App - CANE
Last month, CANE member Skye Shirley released the Latin ReadHer app, available for free on the App Store. This app offers nearly two thousand years of women's
caneweb.org
August 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Last month, CANE member Skye Shirley released the Latin ReadHer app, available for free on the App Store. This app offers nearly two thousand years of women's literary history in Latin and translations into English.
Odyssey! Two Homers! Dartmouth College Classics Department! And it’s all in a mystery!
Book Review: The Night Woods - CANE
Odyssey! Two Homers! Dartmouth College Classics Department! And it’s all in a mystery!
caneweb.org
August 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Odyssey! Two Homers! Dartmouth College Classics Department! And it’s all in a mystery!
You’re never too old to learn Latin! A review of Ann Patty's book, "Living with a Dead Language: My Romance with Latin."
Living with a Dead Language - CANE
You’re never too old to learn Latin! A review of Ann Patty's book, "Living with a Dead Language: My Romance with Latin."
caneweb.org
August 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
You’re never too old to learn Latin! A review of Ann Patty's book, "Living with a Dead Language: My Romance with Latin."
Euripedes, Pompeii, and Scented Statues: Links for July 2025
"Unearthed papyrus contains lost scenes from Euripides’ plays"
"With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist"
"Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says"
"Unearthed papyrus contains lost scenes from Euripides’ plays"
"With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist"
"Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says"
Euripedes, Pompeii, and Scented Statues: Links for July 2025 - CANE
Read the article in the Harvard Gazette.
caneweb.org
July 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Euripedes, Pompeii, and Scented Statues: Links for July 2025
"Unearthed papyrus contains lost scenes from Euripides’ plays"
"With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist"
"Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says"
"Unearthed papyrus contains lost scenes from Euripides’ plays"
"With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist"
"Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says"
Have you been enjoying CANE's weekly blog posts? Do you have ideas of your own to share?
Contribute to the CANE blog! - CANE
Have you been enjoying CANE's weekly blog posts? Do you have ideas of your own to share? Please consider contributing to the blog!
caneweb.org
July 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Have you been enjoying CANE's weekly blog posts? Do you have ideas of your own to share?
There is nothing more exhilarating than those ‘aha’ moments that can transform a learning experience for kids into something that exudes excitement. The following ideas for upper-level students might be useful as apply your own skills and talents to bring Latin alive in your classroom.
Try Lucretius: Project Ideas for Advanced Students - CANE
There is nothing more exhilarating than those ‘aha’ moments that can transform a learning experience for kids into something that exudes excitement. The following ideas for upper-level students...
caneweb.org
July 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
There is nothing more exhilarating than those ‘aha’ moments that can transform a learning experience for kids into something that exudes excitement. The following ideas for upper-level students might be useful as apply your own skills and talents to bring Latin alive in your classroom.
Here are a bunch of books that are oldies (and mostly goodies). You probably know many of them, but I hope there are a few gems you haven’t read. If you know of others, please send them to me (treasurer@caneweb.org) so we can compile a new list for a future blog.
caneweb.org/summer-readi...
caneweb.org/summer-readi...
Summer reading – for us! For fun! - CANE
Here are a bunch of books that are oldies (and mostly goodies). You probably know many of them, but I hope there are a few gems you haven’t read.
caneweb.org
June 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Here are a bunch of books that are oldies (and mostly goodies). You probably know many of them, but I hope there are a few gems you haven’t read. If you know of others, please send them to me (treasurer@caneweb.org) so we can compile a new list for a future blog.
caneweb.org/summer-readi...
caneweb.org/summer-readi...
Summer’s just around the corner! Now’s the time to shop for classical gifts that will appeal to travelers and teachers and sailors… and maybe even stamp collectors!
caneweb.org/shop-summer-...
caneweb.org/shop-summer-...
June 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Summer’s just around the corner! Now’s the time to shop for classical gifts that will appeal to travelers and teachers and sailors… and maybe even stamp collectors!
caneweb.org/shop-summer-...
caneweb.org/shop-summer-...
Need something for your advanced class after the AP or the weeks before graduation or final exams or as something fun to do on Fridays? Check out this activity putting pop music into Latin.
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Pop Music in Latin! - CANE
Need something for your advanced class after the AP or the weeks before graduation or final exams or as something fun to do on Fridays? It began that way, but
caneweb.org
June 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Need something for your advanced class after the AP or the weeks before graduation or final exams or as something fun to do on Fridays? Check out this activity putting pop music into Latin.
caneweb.org/pop-music-in...
caneweb.org/pop-music-in...
You want to give the students a small “going away” present, but you don’t want to spend much (if any)
money. Here’s an idea: bookmarks with Latin quotes.
money. Here’s an idea: bookmarks with Latin quotes.
Quotes and bookmarks! - CANE
You want to give the students a small “going away” present, but you don’t want to spend much (if any)money. Here’s an idea: bookmarks with Latin quotes. You
caneweb.org
June 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
You want to give the students a small “going away” present, but you don’t want to spend much (if any)
money. Here’s an idea: bookmarks with Latin quotes.
money. Here’s an idea: bookmarks with Latin quotes.
There is still time to register for CANE Summer Institute 2025! Late registration runs through June 25.
Register for CSI 2025! - CANE
There is still time to register for CANE Summer Institute 2025! Late registration runs through June 25.
caneweb.org
June 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
There is still time to register for CANE Summer Institute 2025! Late registration runs through June 25.