Episode CCX - A Lesson in Latin III

Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans discusses the Latin language's influence on contemporary society. They explore Latin terms for message, portable message, and the concept of time with a focus on 'Tempers Fugit'. The podcast delves into the Romans' measurement of time, the origins and meanings of 'am' and 'pm', time-related words derived from Latin, and the etymology of 'Hibernia' and 'Anno Domini'. They also explore how the Romans counted years and touch on the genre of history called the analyst.