Instant Classics
Join world-renowned classicist Mary Beard and Guardian chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins for Instant Classics — the weekly podcast that proves ancient history is still relevant.Ancient stories, modern twists… and no degree in Classics required.Become a Member of the Instant Classics Book Club here: https://instantclassics.supportingcast.fm/
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Episodes (41)
Talking Classics with Mary Beard
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Perpetua: A Martyr in Her Own Words
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Antigone: Girl vs Tyrant
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Roman Graffiti: The Writing on the Wall
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The Great Plague of Athens
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What Did the Romans Eat? Part 2: Plebs’ Food
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What Did the Romans Eat? Part 1: Posh Food
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Classic Chats: Tom Holland
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Who's Afraid of Lupercalia?
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Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 4
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Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 3
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BONUS Mary & Charlotte on the trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey
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Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt2
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Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 1
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spartan: Spies and Spycraft in Ancient Greece
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Underneath the Toga pt 2 (With Naomi Alderman)
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Instant Answers: New Year’s Day Q&A
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A Very Merry Saturnalia to You
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A Day at the Theatre in Ancient Athens
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (or did it?)
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Life, Death and Gladiators in Roman London
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Athena: Private Life of a Greek Goddess
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Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire Pt2
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Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire pt 1
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A Trip To The Underworld
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Roman Ghostbusters
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Special Announcement! - Instant Classics Live
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Did Nero Really Fiddle While Rome Burned?
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Underneath The Toga
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Cassandra: Prophet Of The Modern World?
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How did Rome begin?
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Decoding The Parthenon
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Free Speech - An Ancient History
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The Odyssey#2: "Tell Me About A Complicated Man, Muse"
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What Sappho Still Teaches Us About Love
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A Day At The Races In Ancient Rome
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The Odyssey#1: Journey Begins
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Introducing the Instant Classics Book Club - The Odyssey
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Which Roman Emperor is Donald Trump?
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Instant Classics - Trailer
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