About this podcast
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. Discover The Odyssey and join the book club at: https://www.exploringtheodyssey.com
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Instant Classics
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About this podcast
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. Discover The Odyssey and join the book club at: https://www.exploringtheodyssey.com
Recent episodes
- Classic Chats: Daniel Mendelsohn on translating the Odyssey24 Sept · 1 h 00 min
- How Homer’s Odyssey Conquered the English-speaking World17 Sept · 1 h 00 min
- How Homer's Odyssey Conquered the Ancient World10 Sept · 53 min
- The Vestal Virgins - just how virginal were they?3 Sept · 54 min
- Classic Chats: Robert Harris on ‘Agrippa’27 Aug · 54 min
- Marcus Agrippa: Power behind the throne20 Aug · 54 min
- BONUS Emily Wilson on translating the Odyssey18 Aug · 50 min
- Classic Chats: Charlotte Higgins on Ukrainian Lessons13 Aug · 1 h 08 min
- BONUS: Which Translation of the Odyssey should I read?10 Aug · 11 min
- Classical Beach Reads6 Aug · 59 min
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