Pierre Gorsky-Mièze or « Petrus Calculus »
I started learning Latin in middle school, at age 12. My parents had nothing to do with it; I wanted to stay with my friends, who were forced to take the class. Around that time, I discovered Age of Mythology and Titan Quest, and antiquity made me think of sun, sea, and adventure. Very quickly, I always wanted to read the texts aloud when the teacher asked. My friends started calling me Petrus.
At 16, I had to give a presentation on meals in Rome. After a quick search, I came across the website of the VIII Augusta Legion. Since then, I have been involved in historical reenactment. During the Autun/Bibracte/Alesia march, my companions gave me the cognomen “Calculus,” meaning “little stones.”
After three years of preparatory classes in Versailles, I learned to speak Latin and Ancient Greek in Italy. For the past six years, I have been teaching both languages for Oxford Latinitas, giving Latin lessons in a French high school and private lessons. I teach students from all over the world ☀️
Mon parcours :
2008 – Discovering Latin through video games
Passionate about Age of Mythology, I decided to enroll in Latin class in middle school.
2014 – Historical reenactments
That year, I discovered historical reenactments, and I haven’t stopped since.
2018 – Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy
I obtained my bachelor’s degree in philosophy at Paris-Sorbonne University.
2019 à 2021 – Italy Academy
During my two years at the academy near Rome, I learned how to teach Latin using the lively method.
2022 – Master’s Degree in Political Philosophy and Ethics
I wrote a thesis there on the extent to which ethics should be taught in schools.
2023 to present – Oxford and Fribourg
I give private lessons there and teach my methods to young students.
