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Julian Morgan

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Classical, Dickens & Shakespeare puzzles & sonnets: http://www.j-progs.com Yorkshire puzzles & sonnets: www.yorkshireauthor.com The free Latin course: www.imperiumlatin.com Latin & Quick Cryptic crosswords @thetimes.com Greek puzzles @ ARGO magazine

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 5d

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 12d

And now for something completely different...

... a new book is imminent, with input from James Herriot.

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 5d

Owls are pretty cool.

Watch out for my new book!

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 6d

Thanatos

The line extends
Of friends, all gone.

Up or down?
Well let's admit both ways.

Who let Alcestis go
Won't give that boon
To dearest Charlie,
Pure-hearted friend.

Oh Thanatos,
Had I the power of Herakles,
I'd bring back that line,
Enjoy old times again.

#classicstober

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 9d

This was fun

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A puzzling morning for Pocklington Probus Club members At their September meeting, Pocklington Probus Club members were challenged to complete cryptic crossword puzzles by Duggleby resident Julian...

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 9d

Today marks the anniversary of Pompey the Great's birth in 106 BC. Here's a poem taken from my collection, Sonnets for Classical Stars.

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 11d

A great site. It left its mark on me, for sure. 24 years since I was there but it's not one you forget.

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 11d

I'm back in @thetimes.com today as Aenigmatifex.

I'll be delighted to have feedback, especially if you enjoy it!

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 12d

And now for something completely different...

... a new book is imminent, with input from James Herriot.

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 15d

Ah, Dickie Bird. A great man, for whom I wrote this poem a few years ago. He was kind enough to tell me he liked it too. RIP

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 15d

I rather doubt the veracity of this but some folks claim that Euripides was born on this day in Salamis in 480 BC.

It's up to you if you believe that or not but here's a poem I wrote about him earlier, taken from: j-progs.com/SfCS/sonnets...

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 15d

Today we should be saying Happy Birthday to @brucespringsteen.net

Here's a little something I cooked up for The Boss.

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Quick crossword No 296 · MyCrossword

Solve Quick crossword No 296 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 26 clues by JM. Published Tue 23 Sep 2025. Features special instructions. Free to solve online.

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 17d

Today marks the anniversary of Virgil's death in Brindisi, in 19 BC. Here's a poem taken from my collection, Sonnets for Classical Stars, to commemorate this wonderful poet.

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 19d

Well the only answer is to leave it where it is and step outside the bubble. That's why I'm here.

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · 20d

It's Trajan's birthday today, born in AD 53. Here's a little extract from my book Sonnets for Classical Stars to mark the occasion.

Details can be found here: j-progs.com/SfCS/sonnets...

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Aug 22

The nostalgia quizzes at Seaways Cafe have been scheduled and it appears that I am now officially able to call myself renowned!

If you will be anywhere near Fridaythorpe, do drop by.

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Aug 18

Good luck with this! We need to fight against these things urgently.

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Jul 25

That's mostly right, though please allow me to add this, from my book of a few years back:

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Jul 20

In position at the Malton Roman Festival.

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Jul 15

I will be attending the Malton Roman Festival this weekend and will be delighted to meet anyone who comes to the stall in search of a puzzle book or a collection of sonnets. @romanarchaeouk.bsky.social

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Jul 2

The External Examiner's Report

This year's examinations are all done now and I am on my way home. My final set of orals took place in the European School of Karlsruhe, a place where I have spent very many happy hours.

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Jun 30

Please feel free to email with your questions about the Imperium Latin Course. I am always keen to help and advise and I will certainly try to save you money if you are wanting to buy sets of books.

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Jun 29

Books 1 and 2 contain so-called Moral Messages in an attempt to keep things ticking along and also to introduce the backbone of Book 3, a collection of Martial’s poems. These are fun to read and have the great advantage of being short.

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Jun 28

Other Latin courses use long lists of vocabulary, so progress can be hard. Imperium Latin keeps its word count to a minimum, though it was compiled to include the complete GCSE vocabulary list current at the time. The course also has its own grammar book.

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Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Jun 27

External examiner report

English orals on Thursday and Friday this week in Munich. A much-enjoyed experience with thanks to all who took part. Special thanks to Thomas Hardy for writing Tess of the d'Urbervilles.

Julian Morgan @julianmorgan.bsky.social · Jun 27

Each chapter of Imperium Latin has a section called sine qua non, which itemises clearly the things which are expected to be learned and known. As such, the course is very suitable for home learners and mature students.

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