Anthropology through Latin phrases that were popular in classical Rome compared to the Latin phrases that are popular in modern times.

Popularized Classical Terms

SPQR – “The senate and the people of Rome.”

Imperator – “Commander”

Pater Patriae – “Father of the Fatherlands”

Roma Aeterna – “Eternal Rome”

Veni, vidi, vici – “I came. I saw. I conquered.”

Popularized Modern Terms

Carpe diem – “Seize the day”

Et cetera – “Etc.all the rest”

Exempli Gratia – “e.g., for example”

Id est – “i.e., that is”

Alma mater – “nourishing mother”