Carmen et Versus

Here are some classic Latin songs, as enjoyed by the Pompeiians and Romans in times gone by. Click on the title of a song to read it. Why not sing along whilst you do?

Do any of you recognise these well known lyrics? If you do why not translate these and drop us a mail? Our resident experts will mark your work for you and send you the results. You may even make it onto our bulletin board if your translation is deemed close (or funny) enough for inclusion.

Written and performed by Glacies Simplex (with a little help from well-known band Regina, this rap song was favoured by many members of the Senate, and, so it is rumoured, Julius Caesar himself.

Leo Hac Nocte Dormio

Legend has it that the Emperor Nero was singing this whilst Rome was burning.

Hispanicus

Pugil