Interactive Latin Texts
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GCSE Latin
2025-26
COMPLETE
Messalina
Tacitus, Annals XI.26
Messalina, the emperor's wife, begins an affair with the handsome senator Silius. What follows is a secret marriage, a public scandal and a deadly power struggle. Tacitus presents her as ruthless and reckless – but is his version of events the whole truth?
COMPLETE
Avunculus Meus
Pliny, Letters VI.16
Rome's most boring man, or the most dedicated scholar in the empire? Pliny the Younger describes his uncle's obsessive daily routine — from pre-dawn meetings with the emperor to reading while being scrubbed in the bathhouse.
IN PROGRESS
Baucis and Philemon
Ovid, Metamorphoses VIII.626-720
The gods Jupiter and Mercury, disguised as mortals, seek hospitality from a thousand homes but are refused everywhere. Only an elderly couple, Baucis and Philemon, welcome them into their humble cottage. Ovid explores themes of divine justice, hospitality, and the rewards of piety in this touching tale of transformation.
A-Level Latin
2025-26
IN PROGRESS
The Death of Claudius
Tacitus, Annals XII
Emperor Claudius' final days are marked by intrigue and ambition. As his health falters, unseen forces within the imperial court manoeuvre to shape Rome's future, with the rise of a new power looming on the horizon.
COMPLETE
The Death of Agrippina
Tacitus, Annals XIV
The end of Agrippina's influence is marked by betrayal and ruthless calculation. As Nero consolidates his power, a deadly confrontation with his mother becomes inevitable. Tacitus portrays a chilling moment where ambition and family ties collide, altering the course of Rome's imperial future.
IN PROGRESS
The Deception of Sinon
Virgil, Aeneid II.40-249
Troy is undone by cunning rather than force. Laocoon's warning is ignored as Sinon wins the Trojans' pity with lies of sacrifice and betrayal. When serpents kill Laocoon and his sons, the people see it as a sign from the gods. The Wooden Horse is dragged inside the walls, sealing the city's fate.
COMING SOON
The Fall of Troy
Virgil, Aeneid II.268-317, 370-558
In a night of terror, Aeneas witnesses the sack of Troy. Hector's ghost urges him to flee, but fury drives him into the hopeless battle. Joined by companions, he fights through the burning city, witnessing horror on every side. Disguise, chance, and courage fail as the Greeks overwhelm them.
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