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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
6 days ago


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


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


Rome (I/IV) - Permanence through Record
Power fades, but what is recorded endures.
Shriram Rajagopal
Aug 7
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


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


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


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
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