Latin Forum

The pages in this section are devoted to the world's favourite dead language, Latin. The language first emerged in the region around modern-day Lazio in Italy, from which the name of the language is derived. At the height of the Roman Empire, the language could be heard in places such as Alsatia (Alsace), Caletum (Calais), Londinium (London) and Durocortorum (Rheims). After the demise of the Roman Empire and invasions by the Angles, the Saxons and the Vikings, the use of the language began to decline. However, Latin still has its uses today, especially in the sciences. Bookshops continue to sell huge volumes of Latin dictionaries and grammar books. Famous Latin speakers include Julius Caesar and Nero, the great fiddler.

Jokes

Fancy laughing like a Roman? Check out a selection of hilarious Latin jokes!

Quotations

Would you like to be able to quote random things in Latin? Take a look at our collection of quotes!

Song and verse

Are you holding a party tonight? Or do you want an original song to sing at karaoke at the weekend? Try singing one of our Latin songs.

For any budding bi-lingualists out there, why not try a translation of your ownand send it to our team of Latin experts? They will score your translation and give you any hints or tips you might require to assist you in your translation travails. We will then post the best (and worst) translations on our bulletin board.