An oddly named cast of characters domiciles itself in the attic of my mind. The leading lady is Norma Loquendi, a sassy modern woman with the common touch who levels every hoity-toity suitor with her ...

Merriam-Webster wants us all to use more Latin in our everyday lives, and we see no reason not to oblige. (Okay, M-W didn’t exactly say that, but they have published a list of their favorite Latin ...

Just look at some of the frequent words and phrases that pepper our everyday speech: ad hoc, mea culpa, quid pro quo . . . et cetera HABEMUS papam, folks! Yes, in layman’s terms, we have a new pope.

This story originally appeared on Mental Floss. Whether you’re deciphering a cryptic state seal or trying to impress your Catholic in-laws, knowing some Latin has its advantages. But the operative ...