Unlocking Rome: 10 Essential Latin Words

A Quick Guide to the Language of the Empire

The best way to learn about Ancient Rome is through the Latin language. While we may not always have the time to study Latin in depth as much as we’d like (check out my free beginner’s course here: Latin for Beginners), it is still possible to understand the key concepts that allow us to understand the spirit—today we would say the ‘mindset’—of the ancients.

Here are the 10 Latin words you must know to open the doors to the Roman Empire! Each word is paired with an epic image, designed to help you memorize the concept more easily.

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