A collage of a selection of books from contubernales, including A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists, and a mug with the periodic table design
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Not a traditional bundle, but a build-your-own-bundle of a voucher worth Β£75/$100 to spend at Contubernales (@contubernales.bsky.social) online store. You could even get our latest book - A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology...
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Our editors are currently reviewing this first batch and will have feedback ready for translators in February. Now is the perfect time to submit an interest form to get into our next editing cycle! βοΈπ contubernalesbooks.com/translation-...
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Almost over half of the Aeneid has been translated and submitted to our editing team for review. We are so proud of all the contributors who have shared their voice and perspective on Vergil's epic. contubernalesbooks.com/our-aeneid
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Not too long ago a small independent publisher of ancient classics in translation (@Contubernales.bsky.social) solicited a manuscript from me : the outcome was GREEN RADIUS. Now they have published a 2nd book : PARMENIDES IN MINNEAPOLIS. I'm looking for people to review them in print.
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Support Our Aeneid. All donations help bring our unique, community-driven translation of Vergilβs Aeneid to life. Your support helps fund the editorial team and project coordination.
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So many incredible scholars and educators have reached out to participate in Our Aeneid. Over half of the Aeneid has been assigned to translators around the world. Sign up to translate now at our website linked below.
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We are still accepting applications for Our Aeneid. Track our progress and see available sections for translations on our website. See π
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Itβs not too late to submit an application for Our Aeneid. Contribute to our collaborative translation of the Aeneid before all lines are assigned. π contubernalesbooks.com/our-aeneid
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Call for translators and editors! ποΈOur Aeneid is a collaborative translation of Vergilβs Aeneid, bringing together over 200 contributors to translate the epic line by line. Click the link to learn more. π
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After announcing it at the Classical Association Conference over the weekend, today we launch our Working Classicists Guide to Event Accessibility.
In it, we suggest ways to equalise access and eliminate anxieties around event attendance.
Read more: www.workingclassicists.com/zine/working...
How lovely! Reminds me of my favourite Mycenaean Ferdinand: cypriotartleeds.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/s...
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For the first time ever, The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf is available in Ancient Greek. This faithful and thoughtful translation by Luca Valle Salazar and Rogelio Toledo Martin brings the timeless tale to life for students, enthusiasts, and lovers of classical languages.
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New book! ΦΡΟΞ΄ΞΉΞ½Ξ¬Ξ½Ξ΄ΞΏΟ α½ Ξ€Ξ±αΏ¦ΟΞΏΟ: An Ancient Greek Version of The Story of Ferdinand. π
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Working Classicists Awards 2025 2pm Uk time 05/07/25
Working Classicists Awards 2025
TOMORROW
2pm (UK time)
Get ready to cheer on our winners! π
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Latin classroom book sets are available at Contubernales Books! Reach out to our email in bio for more information. π
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New Book from @toutovlepo ! Caesar The Ethnographer: A De Bello Gallico Tiered Reader
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I was walking to work today and a soothsayer came up to me and said βBEWARE THE IDES OF MARCHβ which was weird but what I really didnβt expect was that they followed it up with βFOLLOW @contubernales.bsky.social TO FIND OUT MORE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU TEACH ADVANCED LEVEL LATIN CLASSESβ
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Julius Caesar in Latin π‘οΈ
This new edition has Denisonβs Latin translation aligned to the original Shakespeare text; for the reader's enjoyment, we have also addedΒ illustrations by H.C. Selous.
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Itβs National Book Day (UK)! All our books are 25% off to celebrate. Use promo code NBD25. We are also giving away two free books from our shop to a follower who reposts this message. ππ
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This Latin reader explores Roman culture through the eyes of a young Roman boy, with excerpts from classical authors integrated into the story. Includes original illustrations, useful diagrams labelled in Latin, and exercises at the back for each reading.
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Vegetiusβ De Re MilitariΒ was one of the most popular manuals for warfare during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This new edition is typeset in Renaissance style to honor this history, featuring images from the 1529 Stayner Vier BΓΌcher der Ritterschafft. contubernalesbooks.com/de-re-militari
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A preview of the book A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology by Working Classicists. It reads: "Help friends, harm enemies: Hera followed this ancient Greek moral precept more devotedly than many others." - Susan Deacy
Susan Deacy holding a copy of her book *What Would Hercules Do? Lessons for Autistic Children Using Classical Myth* in front of a statue of Hercules on a neoclassical Warsaw staircase
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Susan Deacy (susandeacy.bsky.social) wrote the entry on Hera for our book!
Susan is an Emerita Professor of Classics and offers bespoke autism and classical sessions for professionals (including teachers) and autistic children. Do get in touch if you need her services!
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Thank you so much, @workingclassicists.bsky.social for the wonderful new book! I very luckily won their giveaway and I'm so excited for a new book on a no-buy year haha. Excited to read my first @contubernales.bsky.social book ππΊ
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Book Spotlight - Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare translated into Latin with illustrations. Check it out. π‘οΈ contubernalesbooks.com/julius-caesa...
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Our winter sale ends Friday. All books 20% off. Use promo code Gaudete. βοΈβοΈβοΈ
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A selection of books from contubernales books' website
A selection of books from contubernales books' website
They also have a fine selection of classical texts, contemporary literature, and poetry.
Whether you want an Early Latin Reader illustrated with Lego figures, or a gorgeous copy of Dante's Latin Essays, supporting indie publishers is a very cool thing to do.
Hi Diane. I just sent you a message. We will make sure your copy arrives as soon as possible!
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