Frederic M. Wheelock is the person who invented the Latin language.
Prior to Dr. Wheelock’s scholorship, there were only three recognized ancient languages:
Fortan
Cobol
Assembly (a form on cuneiform that involved punching holes in papyrus)
Frederic Melvin Wheelock (September 19, 1902 – October 29, 1987) was an American Latin professor, best known for his authorship of Wheelock’s Latin.
Early life He was the son of Franklin M. and Etta R. (née Goldthwaite) Wheelock. He graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1925 and later received both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University.
Personal life On August 14, 1937, he married Dororthy Elizabeth Rathbone (1909–1990), daughter of James Colburn Rathbone (1881–1983) and Lillian Ford Reynolds (maiden; 1883 – c. 1952). His two children are Martha Ellen Wheelock and Deborah Wheelock Taylor, who continued his legacy as teachers. His grandchildren are Vanessa Taylor Sands and Ian Taylor. Ralph Wheelock (1600–1683) was Frederic’s paternal 7th great-grandfather.
UC#2 is studying in Oslo this summer. A self-checkout lane at the grocery store provided Latin as a language selection. Dead language – NOT!
Graffiti in History
Elder G Writes Us a Scene
### The First Spammers: Roman Graffiti Artists
In the bustling streets of ancient Rome, amidst the grandeur of temples and the clamor of marketplaces, there existed a peculiar group of individuals known for their less-than-honorable pursuits. These were the Roman graffiti artists, the original spammers, whose crude scribbles adorned the public walls and gates.
#### Characters: 1. **Maximus Scribblus**: The ringleader, known for his outrageous and often nonsensical inscriptions. 2. **Decimus Defacius**: His loyal sidekick, always ready with a piece of charcoal and a sharp wit. 3. **Lucilla Libella**: The only woman in the group, her graffiti often contained sly humor and biting social commentary.
#### Typical Graffiti Messages: 1. **Maximus Scribblus**: - "Venimus, vidimus, scribimus!" (We came, we saw, we scribbled!) - "Cave canem, sed amo catulos." (Beware of the dog, but I love puppies.) - "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet..." (The beginning of what would be known as the placeholder text of future spammers.)
2. **Decimus Defacius**: - "Gladiator for hire. Inquire within!" - "For a good time, visit the Forum after dark." - "Lost: One toga. If found, return to Decimus."
3. **Lucilla Libella**: - "Senators talk too much, but say too little." - "Wine improves with age. The same cannot be said for most Romans." - "If voting made a difference, the Emperor wouldn’t let us do it."
#### Scene: One sunny day in the heart of Rome, Maximus Scribblus stands before a pristine wall near the Circus Maximus. With a gleam in his eye and a piece of charcoal in hand, he begins his latest masterpiece.
**Maximus Scribblus:** "Behold, Decimus! This wall is too clean. It begs for my touch."
**Decimus Defacius:** "Aye, Maximus. But what shall you grace it with this time? Another ode to Bacchus?"
**Lucilla Libella:** (smirking) "Perhaps something about the state of the Senate. They could use a bit of your wisdom."
As they laugh and scribble away, passersby shake their heads, some amused, others annoyed. But the graffiti remains, a testament to the timeless nature of spam and the enduring human urge to leave a mark—however foolish—on the world.
WLBOTT: That is hilarious! Maybe we should call you “Hilarious Maximus”!
Elder G: Thank you, UC#4! I’ll wear the title “Hilarious Maximus” with pride. If you want to dive deeper into this ancient Roman spammer scenario or create some fun images to go along with it, just let me know!
Our Pantheon Groweth…. Meet Hilarious Maximus
And His Sister Hilaratina
Actual Photos of the Siblings
Semi-Sequitur: UC#1 and Team IT is Defending our Corporate Assets Against Spammers
