Category: fun stuff

Trojan War Heroes Bracket

I customized this bracket using characters from the Trojan War. I tried to use characters people could have an opinion on without having to rifle through their copies of the Iliad and the Odyssey… My results were nothing if not consistent with my personal brand… Looking forward to seeing your rankings in the comments! Trojan…… Continue reading Trojan War Heroes Bracket

Meeting Marta Bertello in Germany!

Recently, I quit my job and flew to Germany. It wasn’t originally a business trip– my best friend had moved to Frankfurt a few months prior. But, I realized quickly that I had a seemingly once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Marta Bertello, my collaborator and illustrator of Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases. I…… Continue reading Meeting Marta Bertello in Germany!

Brute forcing your way through AP Latin

Study smarter, not harder using word frequency My high school ex-boyfriend and I had a frequent argument. I, ever the rebellious one, almost always refused to study for our AP Latin tests the way an AP Latin student probably should. Don’t get me wrong; I certainly needed to study – I had skipped an entire…… Continue reading Brute forcing your way through AP Latin

Can ChatGPT make Latin Mad Libs?

These AI projects have been loads of fun. I’ve been brainstorming about taking the project further and testing the bot’s limits. ChatGPT has proven somewhat helpful in streamlining tasks like a personal digital assistant. As an educator, I wondered how using ChatGPT can simplify lesson planning. Can it create Mad Libs assignments for me so I…… Continue reading Can ChatGPT make Latin Mad Libs?

Two Sides of the Same Door: Lesbian obsession with Hozier

THE DOOR is an unyielding, durable, physical manifestation of ambiguity, entrances, or exits. Doors, or closet doors, perhaps, are now metonyms for discussions on sexuality. Previously though, doors were seen externally, as keeping things out, versus modernity’s holding something in. The two sides of the door as a metaphor for sexuality have evolved from ancient…… Continue reading Two Sides of the Same Door: Lesbian obsession with Hozier

Foraging in the ancient world

Foraging is re-entering the American public’s imagination – TikTokers like Alexis Nikole, AKA Black Forager, have popularized the lifestyle to connect with African American and Indigenous practices. Alexis Nikole explains that enslaved peoples often used foraging, fishing, and trapping to ‘beef’ up their meager meals.  https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisnikole/video/7203052697715608878?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7206139420696823339 It wasn’t apparent to me before finding Alexis that…… Continue reading Foraging in the ancient world

March Madness | Roman Authors TikTok Filter

I know nothing about March Madness or basketball broadly, but I know about Roman authors and want to be involved. So I made this. You can use it on TikTok. Still have no idea how to make these on Instagram, but I’m working on it. https://www.tiktok.com/@maialeechin/video/7213001684363103531?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7206139420696823339 TikTok Roman Authors March Madness Filter example Tilt your…… Continue reading March Madness | Roman Authors TikTok Filter

Women’s History Month | Mythological Women Filter

Celebrating Women’s History Month This month, I plan to continue public engagement with antiquity. I created a “Greek + Roman Mythological Women” filter for Women’s History Month that spits a random answer. The filter is currently only available on Tiktok, but I hope to upload it to Instagram by the end of the week. I’d…… Continue reading Women’s History Month | Mythological Women Filter

Black History Month | Black Classicists Filter

If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve probably already seen the ‘Black Classicists’ filter that I made for Black History Month. If you don’t already follow me on Twitter — well, why the heck not? You can find me @maialeechin. https://twitter.com/maialeechin/status/1621977867381784581 The filter is available on Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook. I used information from the…… Continue reading Black History Month | Black Classicists Filter