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The Grammar of Gift-Giving
I think it's worth remembering this when handing someone a present.
Shriram Rajagopal
Dec 25, 2025
The Evolution of the Latin Conjugations
The Latin verb system we memorize today is just the end result of years and years of linguistic evolution. Like any other language, Latin's verb system didn't just appear fully formed.
Shriram Rajagopal
Nov 30, 2025


The Distinction Between Classical, Ecclesiastical, and Vulgar Latin
Most people hear the word "Latin" and imagine a single, unified language. But is it really?
Shriram Rajagopal
Nov 15, 2025


Chianti (IV/IV) - Permanence through Repetition
Tradition is preserved in daily practice, not only in monuments.
Shriram Rajagopal
Sep 10, 2025


Florence (II/IV) - Permanence through Patience
True permanence takes humility and generations of effort.
Shriram Rajagopal
Aug 17, 2025


Rome (I/IV) - Permanence through Record
Power fades, but what is recorded endures.
Shriram Rajagopal
Aug 7, 2025
4 Stoic Habits That Will Make You a Better Student (and a Better Person)
Being a student today means more than just memorizing facts or finishing assignments. It means learning how to live correctly. That's where the Stoics can help; not with formulas or shortcuts, but with habits forged through challenge and clarity. Marcus Aurelius wrote Meditations in his spare hours, not to impress, but to survive his own mind. Seneca sent his letters to a friend, but really, to himself. Both left behind messages that provide insight into how we ought to condu
Shriram Rajagopal
May 26, 2025


Not a Philosopher, Not a God: Marcus Aurelius and Humanity
He didn’t speak like a god. He didn’t even claim to be a philosopher. What he left behind wasn’t certainty, it was sincerity. A record of his efforts, a manual for returning to what really matters in life.
Shriram Rajagopal
May 24, 2025


How Stoicism Endures in a Tumultuous World
A Roman emperor’s private reflections become a timeless guide for navigating the chaos of modern life.
Shriram Rajagopal
May 18, 2025


Could Pope Leo XIV Inspire a Revival of Classical Latin in Modern Times?
The election of Pope Leo XIV sparks new hope for a revival of Classical Latin...
Shriram Rajagopal
May 10, 2025
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