Rostra-The Podcast of Guerin Catholic Latin

Isabelle Gale joins us on Rostra for a look at Greco-Roman mythology's famous twins, Artemis and Apollo. Hunters and gods of the moon and sun, they have a fascinating background you don't want to miss!

Some of our favorite stories have roots in the writings of the Greeks and Romans. In this episode of Rostra, Annabelle Bremer talks with us about those influences and where we see them in modern literature.

What was it like for the first Christians living in Ancient Rome? On this episode of Rostra, Jacob Gaskill takes us back in time before Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

After talking with us about engineering and technology in ancient Rome, Saran Wagner returns to Rostra to share with us the ancient Greek advancements in these areas.

Katie Kolb and Lucy Esposito join us on Rostra to talk about some of the most incredible sites from antiquity you can see today in a trip to modern Rome.

Just where do we get our ideas for the superheroes and comic books that entertain us? In this episode of Rostra, Stella Kolb helps us see the connections between the superheroes of today and the mythology of antiquity.

Helen Koch returns to Rostra to talk with us about something tourists love to see, the famous cats of Rome.

Robbie Fraga returns to Rostra to talk about the details of Roman crucifixion and the execution of Jesus.

Many have heard of Attila the Hun, but who were these people and why are they so significant in history? Join us as Grace Zirkelbach talks about this fearsome group of ancient warriors.

Imagine the chaos if the leader of your country changed four times in one year. Welcome to 69 A.D.! Join us as Harrison Street leads us through this tumultuous year in the early Roman empire.

Gwyn Neill returns to Rostra to talk about one of the most significant events in Roman history, one that nearly destroyed the Republic, yet gave rise to some of the greatest oratory of all time.

Many people know the name of Spartacus, but do you know the full story? Sawyer Holman takes us behind the classic film to the actual history of this gladiator-turned-rebel.

The study of Latin quickly leads beyond antiquity. Stella Kolb returns to take us past the classical world into a look at Roman saints and martyrs.

One of the most famous defeats in Roman military history was in Teutoberg Forest at the hands of the Germans. Find out what led to this stunning loss as Elle Bennett and Gigi Moringiello talk us through this stunning moment in history.

You don't need a time machine to explore ancient sites. Amber Sawchuk talks to us in this episode about the wonders of antiquity you can see today.

Think STEM is something new? Think again as Saran Wagner returns to talk about ancient Roman engineering.

You know how his life ended, but why is Julius Caesar really so famous? Valeria Zaldana talks with us about one reason, his conquest of Gaul.

Eleanor Reeves joins us to talk about one of the most famous adventure stories of all time, Jason and the Argonauts. It has been popular for two thousand years and was made into a classic movie in the 1960s, so don't miss this episode of Rostra!

Think the Colosseum is it when it comes to Roman monuments? Think again as Maddalena Sansone talks us through some of the ancient sites you can still see today!

Not all natural disasters gain worldwide attention for thousands of years. What was special about this volcanic eruption in 79 A.D.? Find out as Grace Zirkelbach kicks off Season 3 of Rostra!

Stella Kolb returns to Rostra to talk about ancient cities that still exist in the modern world.

Saran Wagner returns to talk about people from Roman antiquity who showed themselves true heroes, including a young girl who led her people to freedom.

Ava Klinker and Anna Kolb join us to talk about not only the famous but even the lesser known kings of Rome, all of whom were fascinating figures.

The Battle of Actium launched the Roman Empire and changed the world. Who waged it and why? Find out as Sawyer Holman leads us through this important event in Roman history.

What influence could a polytheistic culture like that of Ancient Rome have on the spread of Christianity? Find out as Stella Kolb returns to Rostra!

It was the subject of two movies and a graphic novel, but what was the last stand of the 300 Spartans really about? Join us as Kyle Taylor talks about this inspiring, true story of the few defending liberty against tyrants.

No war has been the subject of more art and literature, but was the Trojan War real? Find out with Grace Zirkelbach as she discusses the legend of Troy!

What did it mean to fight for the eagles? Why was the Roman army so successful? Join us as Miles McGreal and Max Thompson talk about one of the greatest military forces in history.

You've got one. All your friends have them. But what were Roman families like? Maisy Svec and Sydney Delagrange talk with us about the ins and outs of family life in the ancient world.

Just what did The Beach Boys mean when they sang, “She makes the Indy 500 look like a Roman chariot race?” Find out as Andrew Clidence and Johnny Quinn take us trackside at one of the hottest sporting events in Ancient Rome!

So famous that even Roman emperors were known to visit his tomb, Alexander the Great conquered the known world. Join us as Carson Hess and Owen Nielsen help us understand why he continues to captivate our attention today.

Everyone takes a bath now and then, but how did the Romans do it without special soaps and shampoos and all the things we take for granted? Jacob Dumas takes into the Roman baths and shows us how the Romans cleaned up.

It's not just clickbait! Some of the Roman emperors were stunningly bad, and Alli Weaver helps us understand why they are still the poster boys for what it means to be a terrible ruler.

The modern world has The Avengers and The Justice League, but the ancient world had its mythological groups, too. Join us as Cassie Brackett talks about the Fates, the Furies, the Muses, and more.

The forerunner to the comic book superheroes of today, Hercules was the mythological strongman of Greco-Roman mythology. Robbie Fraga takes us through some of his famous exploits in an episode that may have you wanting to watch a certain Disney movie!

Isaac Summers kicks off Season 2 of this popular podcast by talking about Latin expressions we encounter all the time in English. Hopefully you won't need an “alibi” for why you missed this episode, so “carpe diem” and check it out!

With more than 1,375 downloads, Rostra had a great first season as we explored Greco-Roman antiquity. Join us for a special episode with Principal James McNeany, history teacher John Lux, and former guests Dominic Moringiello, Kyle Taylor, and Saran Wagner reflect on our first season and talk about ideas for Season 2.

In September of 79 A.D., Mt. Vesuvius erupted, destroying yet ultimately preserving Roman culture in southern Italy. Join us as Sawyer Holman talks about this tragic event that today gives us a window into the past.

Some of the Roman emperors were notorious, but others ruled well. Join us as Elizabeth Nies talks about a group of them that are known as The Five Good Emperors and find out what makes them stand out from the rest.

Super heroes come in groups like The Avengers and the Justice League, so why not mythological creatures? Join us as Elle Bennett and Gigi Moringiello talk about centaurs, satyrs, and more!

This episode is not merely ars gratiā artis. It is a bona fide example of how Latin is used in the modern world. Join us as Otto Perry shows how Latin is alive in more than just English derivatives.

One of the most famous characters in Greco–Roman mythology is Hercules. Join us as Grace Zirkelbach talks about his famous 12 labors and why he might not have been the best subject for a Disney movie after all.

The Beach Boys sang, “She makes the Indy 500 look like a Roman chariot race,” but what does that really mean? Join as Stella Kolb returns to Rostra to talk about this popular Roman entertainment.

Modern architecture is great, but much of it is based on that of the ancient world. Join us as Wesley Street returns to Rostra to talk about the influence of the Romans on the buildings around us.

It wasn't just mythology for the Romans when it came to their gods. Join us as Reese Ryan talks about ancient Roman religious practices.

It is one of the most distinctive buildings in the world. It's what you think of when you think of Ancient Rome. Join us as Max Thompson talks about the legendary Roman Colosseum!

If no one speaks Latin these days, why study it? If there had been no Latin, you might not have a language at all! Join us as Margaret Martin talks about the far-reaching influence of Latin on languages through the centuries.

The wars between the Greeks and Persians shaped the ancient world geographically, politically, and more. Listen as Dominic Moringiello talks with us about events that affected the ancient world and by extension the world of today.

If you think modern leaders have their cringe-worthy moments, you need to hear about some of the ancient Roman emperors! As our first return guest, Saran Wagner is back with us to talk about emperors in togas behaving badly!

Erin Reynon talks with us about Roman mosaics, an art form that has been popular for thousands of years and is still used in countless homes and buildings today.

What was it like going to school in a toga? Anna Kolb and Ava Klinker talk with us about the differences and similarities between schooling in Ancient Rome and today. Don't be late for this class! And be sure to check out this project on ancient writing materials that these students took part in and discuss in this episode. http://tinyurl.com/AncientRomanWriting