The Song of Arms and a Man

Emma Kirkby, Matthew Hargreaves, Marina Garanin and Ben Cartlidge perform George Sharpley’s adaptation of Virgil’s Aeneid. Callum Armstrong adds ancient music with a reconstructed aulos.

Latin readings from Virgil’s epic poem tell the story from start to finish. With English links.

Buy the audio (98 minutes) and/or download the free e-book.

Visiting the Greek world in Italy

George Sharpley explores Greek wonders
… in Italy

Online Latin courses

Study the Latin of ancient writers, with the historical context

10 weeks, one evening a week, next courses start in January 2027

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Includes a look at Latin’s influence on English

Ovid once again feels the cold wind of the east

Verba Shadow Theatre’s presentation of stories from the Metamorphoses has been suspended due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine

The voice of Latin

The poems of Virgil, Ovid and others are best heard !

The Complete Latin Course

Answers, texts, translations

Beginners’ Latin (2024); Get Started in Latin (2014)

Translation of the story, answers to exercises, the story continues …