The Vatican Bank (officially known as the Institute for the Works of Religion) is the only bank in the world that allows the user to select “Latin” as the language of choice.
Dominus providebit — the Lord will provide.
Expergefactor: Who Will Wake Up And Use This Word?
“Expergefactor.” Is it a super villain? A deadly game show? Find out the meaning of this fancy term that you encounter every single day.
The Neck Verse: How to Escape Execution With a Little Latin
Explore the fascinating story of Ben Jonson, the ‘Benefit of Clergy,’ or ‘Neck Verse,’ and how his Latin skills saved him from execution in 1598 after a duel with Gabriel Spencer.
Hope You Have a Jentacular Day!
Good morning! Will this day be spectacular? That may be a bit out of your control. You can, however, guarantee that it starts out jentacular. If you aren’t familiar with the word, it comes from the Latin word jentare, which means “to breakfast.” When used in English, it is an adjective that means “relating to breakfast.”…
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