As we look forward to FIFA World Cup 2026™, did you know that "soccer" is from a shortened & altered form of "association football"? Learn more derivatives from "socius" in Ch. 40. #suburani #derivativeoftheday

Suburani Professor Matthew Nicholls recently presented a fascinating webinar for us. There’s a link to it lower down the page. This inspired so much interest that we set up the Suburani BUILD IT challenge,…

We're very excited to announce the results of the Suburani build it competition!
You can now enjoy seeing the huge number of amazing submissions in the online gallery. Congratulations to the winners, and a huge thanks to our judge, Prof Matthew Nicholls. hands-up-education.org/build-it

Representation of the Punic city in the Carthage National Museum; damian entwistle, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons, brightness adjusted by Soerfm in 2018

According to the historian Polybius, the Romans captured and destroyed Carthage in spring of 146 BC - some sources say February 5, 146 BC - bringing an end to the Punic Wars. Learn more about Carthage in Ch. 20 of Suburani. #suburani #romanhistory

In 1604, Johannes Kepler coined the term "penumbra" in his book to describe the partial shadow that surrounds the complete shadow during an eclipse. Learn more derivatives from "paene" in Ch. 17 & "umbra" in Ch. 18. #suburani #derivativeoftheday

The term "mortgage" has its origin in the idea that the loan "dies" when the debt is paid off or the payment fails (though, at times, it does feel like people are having to pay mortgages until they die)! Learn more derivatives from "mors" in Ch. 14. #suburani #derivativeoftheday

The words aid (to provide assistance) and adjutant (a staff officer who assists a commanding officer) are both derived from "iuvō". Learn more derivatives from "iuvō" in Ch. 30. #suburani #derivativeoftheday

Impecunious means "poor" & is derived from "pecūnia", which can be traced further back to "pecus" since cattle were used as forms of currency before the shift to actual money. Learn more derivatives from "pecūnia" in Ch. 2 & "pecus" in Ch. 39. #suburani #derivativeoftheday

The deadline to enter the Suburani Build It Challenge is fast approaching! Please submit your entry by January 15th. We can't wait to see them! #suburani

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We are super excited to start 2026 at the AIA / SCS Annual Meeting! Come see us at Booth 312 & find out more about Suburani (compelling stories & visuals, a research-based approach to language learning centered around high-frequency vocab)! www.classicalstudies.org/annual-meeti...

Somnambulate, meaning "to walk or perform another act while asleep or in a sleep-like state", was first used in 1833. Learn more derivatives from "ambulō" in Ch. 3 & "somnus" in Ch. 29. #suburani #derivativeoftheday

A paper etching showing Minerva turning Arachne into a spider. Antonio Tempesta, print maker, (1555–1630). Rijksmuseum

Arachne, the daughter of Idmon, challenged Minerva/Athena to a weaving contest and was transformed into a spider by the goddess. Her name has given us words like arachnids and arachnophobia. Learn more about Arachne in Ch. 16. #suburani

Happy New Year from all of us at Hands Up Education! Wishing you a joyous, healthy, and successful 2026!

Tellurium, a silvery-white, rare metallic element usually found in combination with gold & other metals, is produced commercially & used in semiconductors, blasting caps, & thermoelectric devices. Learn more derivatives from "tellūs' in Ch. 34 #suburani #derivativeoftheday

A terracotta volute-krater depicting the Amazons fighting the Greeks. From c. 450 BCE. 63.5 cm in Height. Greek and Roman Art collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York.

In mythology, the Amazons were courageous female warriors known for their physical agility & strength. They were well-versed in archery, riding, & the arts of combat. DC Comic's Wonder Woman is a character inspired by the Amazons. Learn more about them in Ch. 8 #suburani

Solstice occurs twice a year (circa June 21 & Dec. 21) when the sun is at its greatest angular distance from the equator, appearing to be at a stand with regard to its declination. Learn more derivatives from "stō' in Ch. 6 & "sōl" in Ch. 17. #suburani #derivativeoftheday

Season's greetings from Hands Up Education! As a reminder, we will be out of the office from 22 Dec. to 5 Jan. Wishing you & your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

Hands Up Education will be at the 2026 AIA / SCS Annual Meeting! Come see us at Booth 312 & find out more about Suburani (compelling stories & visuals, a research-based approach to language learning centered around high-frequency vocab)! www.classicalstudies.org/annual-meeti...

Adieu, used to express kind wishes upon departure, is shortened from a French phrase & has the idea that you are entrusting the safety of your friends to a higher power when you leave them. Learn more derivatives from "ad' & "deus" in Ch. 4. #suburani #derivativeoftheday

The name Maelo (Alexander's dad) is based on a brick from Conimbriga: artsandculture.google.com/asset/inscri...

FInd out more about Maelo in Ch. 16 #suburani

Don't forget to submit your design!

Have a go at building your own 3D model (digital or physical) with the Suburani BUILD IT challenge!

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Sublunary, meaning "of this world, mundane", owes its meaning to Aristotle's claim in his "On the Heavens" that things below the moon are subject to generation & decay. Learn more derivatives from "sub' in Ch. 10 & from "luna" in Ch. 33. #suburani #derivativeoftheday

In addition to Suburani, Hands Up Education also offers a free Primary Latin Course suitable for ages 7-11. The course is set in Herculaneum. Find out more about the course at hands-up-education.org/primarylatin... #lingualatinaomnibus

Saxifrages derived their name from "saxum" & "frango". According to Pliny, they were used to break kidney stones. The other possible etymology is that they grow in rocks' crevices. Learn more derivatives of "saxum" in Ch. 24 & "frangō" in Ch. 25. #suburani #derivativeoftheday

One for UK students! The ARLT Reading Competition is open, and students in Years 8 & 9 can enter by reading our Ch 7 story frūctus mīrābilis! It's your chance to give voice to the famous nose bleed that kickstarted a romance... Learn more at: www.arlt.co.uk/event-posts/arlt-reading-competition-2026

Circadian, meaning "relating to a biological cycle occurring every 24 hours", is derived from the Latin words "circa" and "diēs". You can talk about "circadian" and other derivatives of diēs (e.g. diary & diurnal) in Ch. 6 of Suburani! #suburani #derivativestuesday

Did you know that Hermione is based on a Fayum mummy portrait that's on display at Girton College, Cambridge, UK? Here's an article about Hermione Grammatike: bbc.com/news/uk-engl...

Find out more about Hermione in Ch. 22... #suburani

Meeting Latin teachers is the BEST part of going to conferences. We firmly believe in our mission to support a rich COMMUNITY of Classics educators and learners. It's so great to see you in person!

Have you taken your selfie with Sabina? She's always ready for her close up!
Come see us at Booth 1438 at ACTFL!

psittacus dicit, "Psst! Have you checked out Booth 1438 at ACTFL yet?"
canis respondit, "ita vero! venite, amici!"

Want to win some Suburani swag? Come to our workshop: via nova: Modern Approaches to Teaching Latin at 4:30 PM in Exhibitor Workshop Room 3!