Pigs, Potions, and the Bag of Winds: Decoding Odyssey Book 10 (Ad Navseam Ep. 27)
Meta Description: Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 27 as they explore Odyssey Book 10. From the bag of winds to the sorcery of Circe, discover why Odysseus is a solitary hero, the tragedy of Elpenor, and why bacon bits are the “fairy dust” of the food community. Introduction: […]
When Zeus and Hermes Visited the Bible: A Twilight Zone in Lystra (Ad Navseam Ep. 42)
Meta Description: Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in the Vomitorium as they explore the fascinating intersection of Acts 14 and Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Discover why the people of Lystra thought Paul was Hermes, the myth of Baucis and Philemon, and the ancient code of Xenia. Introduction: A Twilight Vibe in the Vomitorium Welcome […]
Gurgle Episode 2: The Donkey on the Cross – The Alexamenos Graffito and the Life of a Christian Schoolboy (Ad Navseam)
Welcome back to the Vomitorium. If you are a classical gourmand whose stomach is grumbling for knowledge, but you lack the time for the full four-course banquet that is a standard Ad Navseam episode, you have come to the right place, Gurgle Episode 2. In this “huggable portion” of podcasting—a “bite-sized” snack designed to tide […]
Nova Anglia: The First Latin Epic of New England (Ad Navseam Ep. 104)
Meta Description: Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle as they explore Nova Anglia, a 17th-century Latin epic poem about New England. Discover how William Morrell described the “fruit-bearing” trees, the native peoples, and the “painful” task of colonization in dactylic hexameter. Introduction: Thanksgiving in the Vomitorium Welcome back to the “bunker vomitorium,” listeners! […]
The Man of Many Turns: Decoding the Odyssey and the Latin Language Tradition (Ad Navseam Ep. 22)
Meta Description: Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle as they begin their journey through Homer’s Odyssey. Discover the meaning of polytropos, the growth of Telemachus, and how the Latin language tradition interprets this Greek masterpiece. Introduction: A Wintry Day in the Vomitorium Welcome back to the “vomitorium,” listeners! In Episode 22 of the […]
Shadows, Shepherds, and the Latin Language: Decoding Vergil’s Eclogue 1 (Ad Navseam Ep. 21)
Meta Description: Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle as they explore Vergil’s Eclogues. Discover the history of the land confiscations, the meaning of otium, and why Tityrus gets to keep his cows while Meliboeus enters exile. Introduction: A Balmy Day in the Vomitorium Welcome back to the “vomitorium,” listeners! In Episode 21 of […]
Solving the Census of Quirinius: A Latin & Greek Deep Dive (Ad Navseam Ep. 107)
Meta Description: Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle as they apply Occam’s Razor to the Lucan Census. Explore the Latin and Greek grammar behind the nativity story, the mystery of iterum, and the historical reliability of Luke. Introduction: A Bomb Cyclone in the Vomitorium Welcome back to the “vomitorium,” listeners! In Episode 107 […]
The Best Way to Learn Greek With LatinPerDiem
How to learn Greek can feel confusing when you’re just starting out. Many learners struggle with strange letters, tricky grammar, and not knowing where to begin. I’ve seen this firsthand as the founder of LatinPerDiem, where I’ve helped thousands of students tackle koine and Classical Greek. The problem isn’t your effort, it’s using the wrong […]
Greek for Biblical Studies: What You Need to Know
How to study Greek for Biblical studies without feeling lost or overwhelmed is a question I hear often from seminary students and Bible readers. Most people rely only on English translations—but those miss key meanings found in the original Greek. That can lead to misunderstandings, especially in theology. This matters because the New Testament was […]
How to Make the Most of Your Time with a Private Language Teacher
How to get the most out of your time with a private language teacher is a question many adult learners ask—especially when juggling busy lives, tight schedules, and the pressure to improve quickly. At latinperdiem, I’ve seen learners struggle with slow progress, missed goals, and unclear lessons that waste time and money. You want results—but […]
