Why Romans raised their kids speaking Greek

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A video discussing how Greek held a prestiged position in Ancient Rome, how it was associated with the elite and was the language of many valued texts, and how it was considered critical for many elites to have their children tutored on it.

Posted by Helen Spinden on May 13, 2026

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Ideology;
Power;
Socioeconomic Status;
Education;
Multilingualism

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