NOTA BENE

Why did Archimedes call out to Heureka as he climbed out of the bath? Which Roman emperor does rapper Jay-Z quote? What is the Latin motto of the US Marines or the European Union? Where can you find the inscription Praga caput regni? What is corpus delicti in a detective story and what does carpe diem mean on a birthday card? This originally illustrated collection of ancient sayings proves that Latin is everywhere: in our wallets, cities, laws, everyday conversations, and our understanding of life. Stories from a time when wise men got themselves killed for science or the chance to live according to their own convictions, and when a few figs could justify war, still speak to us today. Summarum, the study of Latin is excellent training for our brains, and this entertaining and clever publication should be part of every household library.

Czech edition