
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
Latest episodeMedea 1: Child killer
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
- Exploring Anne Carson22 Oct · 1 h 02 min
- Roman Cancel Culture15 Oct · 52 min
- What did Roman emperors really look like?8 Oct · 59 min
- The Bayeux Tapestry: Britain’s Lost Latin masterpiece1 Oct · 56 min
- 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