Free online: The New York Public Library presents Virgil's Aeneid—An Online Lecture Series in Five Parts. Virgil’s Aeneid is the story of how a Trojan hero named Aeneas sought Italy to sow the seeds of what would become the Roman Empire. Since its completion in 19 BC, the Aeneid has delighted brooders and thrill-seekers alike with its tales of adventure, romance, and war. Begins Tuesday, November 1, 6 PM EDT.
"Fortune assists the bold." ~Virgil, Aeneid