Asterix The Gaul

The Minds Behind the Latin Quotes

thechiefix — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:59:00 +0000

Roman authors such as Cicero, Virgil and the Plinys shaped the foundations of Western literature, philosophy, and historical writing. This includes the Asterix stories.

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Analog Comics

thechiefix — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:49:49 +0000

Find out what the most important comic album is.

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Uncorking Asterix in Switzerland

thechiefix — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:47:23 +0000

Discover the hidden history, Roman orgies, and untranslatable 1970s French wordplay behind Asterix in Switzerland. Dive deep into the satirical secrets of Goscinny and Uderzo's Alpine masterpiece!

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Two New Mundarts

thechiefix — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:13:04 +0000

Two new German Mundarts were announced: Low-Bavarian and Middle-Franconian.

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Audaces Fortuna Juvat

thechiefix — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:48:43 +0000

A single Latin phrase in Asterix and the Chieftain’s Shield reveals a rich history and subtle differences in meaning. While most translations follow Goscinny’s wording, the Dutch edition returns to the classical version found in Virgil.

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The Tea is Ready!

thechiefix — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:36:26 +0000

You can now order an Asterix themed tea set: Le Thé est prêt !

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Roman Baths in the Age of Asterix

thechiefix — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:08:49 +0000

Roman baths in the time of Asterix were accessible, highly social public spaces used by all layers of society. This article explains their architecture, bathing rituals, and how Romans experienced these iconic complexes in daily life.

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Sowing discord in La Zizanie

thechiefix — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:06:46 +0000

A detailed look at La Zizanie reveals how René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo built an Asterix story around language, rumor, and psychological warfare—packed with French wordplay that often disappears or is reinvented in translation.

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How an Asterix Album Was Made

thechiefix — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:38:17 +0000

Discover how Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny created Asterix albums—from first ideas to final artwork—based on insights from Uderzo l’irréductible.

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The Indomitable Brand: Asterix from 1959 to 2026

thechiefix — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:39:21 +0000

Since 1959, Asterix has grown into one of Europe’s most enduring cultural icons. While global, the indomitable Gaul remains strongest in continental Europe.

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Asterix across the Atlantic

thechiefix — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:55:39 +0000

Asterix’s path into the United States has been shaped by multiple publishing attempts, each facing challenges. While early efforts struggled to gain traction, modern publications by Papercutz have helped the series reach a more stable and diverse audience in the US.

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Asterix: The Kingdom of Nubia to Get Illustrated Album

thechiefix — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:28:47 +0000

Asterix: The Kingdom of Nubia arrives in cinemas alongside a 48-page illustrated album

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