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The Classics Podcast
by The Classical Association
Produced by The Classical Association, this podcast features content all about the ancient world - from revision material for students of ancient history to stories inspired by classical mythology, to interviews with famous voices and people from all walks of life discussing the classical past, there's something for everyone. Follow The Classics Podcast on Instagram at @theclassicalpod so you don't miss out on a single episode and @classicalassociation to keep up to date with our work.Out now: Classics & Careers Season 3
Episodes
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The Prima Porta with Dr Hannah Cornwell: Part 2
Part 2 is here! The Prima Porta is an exceptional piece of Roman Imperial imagery and we unpack its key features and symbolism with Dr Hannah Cornwell (University of Birmingham) in this two-part mini series, hosted by James Renshaw, perfect for those studying Ancient History or Classical...
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The Prima Porta with Dr Hannah Cornwell: Part 1
We're going back to school! The Prima Porta is an exceptional piece of Roman Imperial imagery and we unpack its key features and symbolism with Dr Hannah Cornwell (University of Birmingham) in this two-part mini series, hosted by James Renshaw, perfect for those studying Ancient History or...
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Q&A on Greek Drama with our Resident Expert
Academic, writer and director Dr David Bullen answers your questions - how to remember what happens in the different Electra plays, are there plays without a plot, his four favourite adaptations, dispelling myths, understanding the Dionysian, evaluating Peter Hall's Oresteia, and more... Show…
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Expert in Residence: Get to Know David Bullen
Our new Resident Expert Dr David Bullen (Royal Holloway University of London) is a theatre director, writer, and dramaturg. He has been co-artistic director of Theatre of the Gentle Furies since 2011 and his adaptations of plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes have been...
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Was Odysseus the best speaker in the ancient world? Feat. HarrysPoetryy
Creator, linguist and tutor Harry Donoghue (@harryspoetryy) joins Katrina to discuss his love for ancient literature, to preview Christopher Nolan's Odyssey film, to highlight the pervading humour and relatability of Roman poets, and share whom he thinks was the best salesman in the ancient...
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Classics & Careers S3, E8: Eleanor Crook, Sculptor
That's right, we couldn't conclude Season 3 without a bonus episode! It was a privilege to speak to eminent sculptor Eleanor Crook about her Classics degree, a life-changing experience at Hadrian's Wall, forging an unconventional career, immortalising the Queen's Lying in State, and backwards...
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Classics & Careers S3, E7: Sarah Rowley (Head of Comms at YouTube UK)
For the final episode of this season of Classics & Careers, Katrina meets Sarah Rowley, Head of Communications at YouTube in the UK, and discovers her love for Latin (join in with 'guess the song'), how she turned a lockdown project into a brilliant book, and how ancient rhetoric plays an...
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Classics & Careers S3, E6: Tracy-Ann Oberman (Actor & Writer)
Tracy-Ann Oberman, perhaps best known for playing Chrissie Watts in EastEnders, as well as her many stage and TV roles including Monroe, Doctor Who, New Tricks, It's A Sin and more, is a self-proclaimed Classics geek! Winner of 2021 Celebrity Mastermind, her chosen topic was the Women of Imperial...
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Expert in Residence: Q&A with Richard Kendall
We're back with Richard for part 2 in our Expert in Residence interview series - he answers your questions on Georgian caves, steppe nomads, ancient homelessness, lost heritage, the Scythians, Olbian pottery and gives some excellent PhD advice. David Braund book mentioned Enjoy Richard's...
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Expert in Residence: Get to Know Richard Kendall
From Basildon to the Black Sea, explore Richard's classics journey, and, having listened to this episode, ask him a question to answer in Part 2! Dr Richard Kendall is a Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exeter. He completed his doctorate, ‘Strategies of Cooperation’…
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Classics & Careers S3, E5: James Simpson MW (Pol Roger)
This week we're swapping A Level exams for something very different - the fiendish exams you have to take if you want to become a 'Master of Wine', which is exactly what James Simpson (Managing Director at Pol Roger) did after his Classics degree! In this episode, find out what ancient wine might...
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Classics & Careers S3, E4: Cosi's Odyssey (Historian & Presenter)
Cosi is an ancient historian, presenter and digital communicator - her engaging content and events have built a classics community and in this episode, we explore her proudest achievements, what she's learned on her journey through academia and her current PhD research, and her love for hot yoga...
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Classics & Careers S3, E3: Scott Handcock (Director & Producer)
Scott Handcock is a TV and audio producer, writer, and director. Having recently worked as Assistant Producer on the BBC's 'The War Between the Land and the Sea', he has been Script Editor for Doctor Who and Head Writer on spin-off Torchwood. He discusses how his Classics degree at the University...
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Classics & Careers S3, E2: Kamila Shamsie (Author of Home Fire)
In this episode, Katrina is joined by Kamila Shamsie, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and award-winning novelist, including of Home Fire, for which she won the Women’s Prize for Fiction and was long listed for the Booker Prize. Enjoy a deep-dive into this modern adaptation of the story…
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Classics & Careers S3, E1: David Harry (Tour Guide and Magician)
Meet David Harry, aka 'The London Spy' and 'The Delusionist', a former Vice President of Deutsche Bank who went from photocopy-boy to member of the Magic Circle and social media star via ancient trade guilds and a love for Latin. This is an episode not to be missed! We talk flatulence, London's...
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TCP Talking Disability: Dyslexia and Classics
Joining Dr Chella Ward this week are Dr Marcus Bell and Ronnais Lloyd to explore how dyslexia and learning difference has influenced their studies of the ancient past. This UK Disability History Month, we're exploring experiences of disability and the study of the ancient world - follow us on...
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TCP Talking Disability: Neurodiversity and Classics
Joining Dr Chella Ward this week are Annis Wiltshire and Dr Ellie Mackin-Roberts for an episode of Talking Disability on autism and neurodivergence. They discuss ancient sensory experiences, retrospective diagnoses and the reliability of accessible adjustments. This UK Disability History Month,...
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TCP Talking Disability: Cerebral Palsy and Classics
Join Dr Chella Ward and her two guests, Alexandra and Danny, in this first episode of our Talking Disability mini-series, launching this UK Disability History Month, exploring experiences of disability and the study of the ancient world. Dr Alexandra F Morris (Queen’s University Belfast):...
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Virgil's Aeneid: BONUS with Prof. Llewelyn Morgan
We lied - there's one final episode of the series and it's a special one with Oxford don and Virgil super expert, Prof. Morgan. Find out what he thinks about our traitor theories and Aeneas' character arc, his favourite passages, the importance of Hercules and enjoy the quick fire round!…
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 12 fidus (Summary & Book 3)
Our final episode has a summary of the series to date and then jumps into Book 3 as Katrina explains why 'The Wanderings' is a bit of a misnomer, and Caroline takes us through the smellscape of Aeneas' voyage from Troy to Carthage. We meet Helenus and Achates, two 'fidus' (faithful) sidekick...
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 11 - The Colour Purple
Virgil's Purple Prose? No, definitely not, but the Aeneid is replete with interesting uses of the word 'purpureus' and in this episode we look at purple as a colour of beauty, death, danger and eroticism - as well as shades of gold and the mystery of Lavinia's blush! 💜 Did you know that the…
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 10 Lacrimae (Book 12)
Is the Aeneid fundamentally a melancholy poem? We revisit the Optimists and Pessimists whilst looking at examples of 'tears' and weeping, learning about the scholar Adam Parry, exploring Virgil’s use of apostrophes and brilliant half-lines, and taking a proper look at the closing scene of book…
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 9 Pater (Fathers and Sons)
In this episode, politics come to the forefront as Katrina explains the historical context to Augustus' principate and the grizzly proscriptions (cw: violence) and Caroline explains two different schools of thought about Virgil's poetic intentions: the Optimists and the Pessimists. To listen to…
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 8 'Pius' - Traitors Edition
Was Aeneas a pious Faithful or a deceptive Traitor? Caroline and Katrina explore the importance of 'pietas' in the Aeneid, spill the tea on the latest episodes of Celebrity Traitors and discuss morality and heroism - is Aeneas perhaps more like Odysseus than we think? To listen to our bonus...
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 7 Viscum ('The Golden Bough')
It’s Spooky Season and so this week’s episode is a trip to the Underworld, as imagined by Virgil in Aeneid Book VI. But what does ‘Viscum’ mean? A 'parasitic plant' (no, that's not a new description of Aeneas!) and have you ever heard of 'birdlime'? What links Meleager and Virgil? Would you trust...
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 6 Cerva (Dido)
It's our Dido episode at last! In Book 4 Line 69 Virgil describes Dido as a 'cerva' - a 'doe', wounded by an arrow in one of his most impressive and ambiguous similes. But who is to blame in their 'doomed' relationship? We examine some other similes from books 1 and 4, with Aeneas as hunter (is…
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 5 Musa (Singers)
We're sticking with the theme of song and Katrina explains the relevance of some of the minor characters in the Aeneid from Iopas the bard to the unfortunate Cretheus from book 9, with some comparisons to Homer and the oral tradition. Caroline has been revisiting the Muses - just why does Erato...
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 4 Cano (Book 1)
Cano - 'I sing'! We're heading back to the beginning and in this episode, Caroline and Katrina explore the opening lines of the poem, translation difficulties, Aeneas' heroism, and find out more about Virgil the man - as well as themselves! Watch on YouTube to view the texts at the same time....
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 3 Limen (Part 2)
Following straight on from our last episode, we're finding thresholds in Books 5-8 - featuring footraces, fatherly mentors, a fearsome Fury and The Shining. Tell us your favourite 'crossing the threshold' moments on screen or on the page! And watch on YouTube to view the texts at the same time.…
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 2 Limen (Part 1)
Starting with the word for 'threshold', Katrina and Caroline explore storytelling techniques and the stages of the Hero's Journey; the links between Paddington Bear and Aeneas; and dalliances with death, talismans, chihuahuas and K Pop Demon Hunters! Watch now on YouTube for the accompanying…
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 1 - Lumen
In this brand new series, TCP host Katrina Kelly is joined by bestselling author Caroline Lawrence, to discuss Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid. Inspired by a particular word (this week it's lumen, 'light') that acts as a springboard for each episode, Katrina and Caroline explore characters, themes...
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Q&A with Louise O'Brien, our Expert in Residence
Featuring ancient sourdough, hippos, ritual instruments, obelisks in Rome, Hadrian’s lover Antinous, and Louise's favourite ancient god! Time stamps for this episode: 11 mins: what hieroglyphics sounded like 12 mins: if we didn’t have the Rosetta stone... 14:10: the Egyptian money system 15:50:...
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Expert in Residence: Louise O'Brien
Introducing Dr Louise O'Brien, our new Expert in Residence! Ask Louise a question for our next episode Time stamps for this episode: 9.53 Intro to Roman Egypt 11.05 Mummy portraits 14.22 Commissioning these portraits 18.15 What would you add to the curriculum? 19.55 The most shocking thing about...
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Prof. Dame Sue Black, Forensic Scientist: Classics & Careers
We have a bonus episode for you... what better way to close out Season 2 than with an interview with one of the most fascinating people we've ever met - Baroness Black. Sue, as she prefers, is a trailblazing scientist and a champion for education and, indeed classical subjects. After graduating...
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Q&A with Jessica Clarke, our Expert in Residence
Before her Expert in Residence Special Lecture on Thursday 15th May, Jessica joins us to answer your questions: featuring discussion on layered cakes, Cestius' pyramid, the Appian Way, Roman London, ancient archaeologists and of course Pompey's Theatre, with a sneak preview of her lecture! To…
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Claudian Inscriptions with Dr Abigail Graham
In the third and final episode of this mini series, Dr Abigail Graham (Institute of Classical Studies) explores the Emperor Claudius' use of epigraphy, focusing on four key monuments across the empire - from Greece to Egypt. Look out for these key timestamps: 09:16 - Claudius' letter to the...
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Tiberian Inscriptions with Dr Abigail Graham
In the second episode of this mini series, Dr Abigail Graham (Institute of Classical Studies) moves on from Augustus to explore how Tiberius presented himself and his imperial inheritance, via the two following inscriptions: 1. Gythium inscription from AD 15, including discussion about the...
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Mary-Ann Ochota, Anthropologist & Broadcaster: Classics and Careers
In the final episode of Season 2, Katrina chats to Mary-Ann Ochota, author of Hidden Histories and Secret Britain, anthropologist, broadcaster and President of the Countryside Charity. You might recognise Mary-Ann from Time Team or as a documentary maker and presenter for the BBC World Service....
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Augustan Inscriptions with Dr Abigail Graham
After an introduction to Roman epigraphy (what do we mean by inscriptions and how can we go about reading them?), Dr Abigail Graham (Institute of Classical Studies) explores how we should analyse these types of sources and consider their limitations as well as the information they shed on the...
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Tom Davey, Actor & Educator: Classics and Careers
Tom Davey, RADA trained actor, talks to Katrina about his favourite roles, playing in an adaptation of Antigone at the Edinburgh Fringe, his company Bright Torches inspiring young people and the power of storytelling to build resilience. Find out more about Bright Torches and on our blog Find…
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Ancient Tokens - Revisited!
Katrina welcomes back Dr Clare Rowan from the University of Warwick to find out what brilliant ideas entrants had in her Tokens Competition - from gladiators to feasts, gambling to securing safe passage to the Underworld, these fascinating objects have a rich and still uncertain history so there...
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Nimi Shephard-Patel, Fundraising Manager: Classics and Careers
In this episode, Katrina talks to Dr Nimisha Shephard-Patel, a fundraising manager for the Hyde Group, who also has a doctorate in Classics from King's College London. Nimi highlights the importance of curiosity and asking questions, discusses how she was inspired by one classicist in particular,...
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Jessica Clarke: our new Expert in Residence
It's a big welcome to our new Expert in Residence, Dr Jessica Clarke, Roman historian and archaeologist! In this introductory interview, Katrina discovers Jessica's most exciting excavation; her first experience of archaeology as a child growing up on the Isle of Wight; how Roman magistrates were...
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Erica Stevenson, Moan Inc YouTuber: Classics and Careers
From pulling pints to interviewing world experts, Erica tells Katrina how MoAn Inc was born, how she went from hating Latin to fangirling with Emily Wilson and Stephen Fry. She reveals the secrets behind some of her most popular videos, her plans for the future, and we have a very personal…
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Matthew Rawcliffe, Dancer & Choreographer: Classics and Careers
In this episode, Katrina talks to former BBC Young Dancer of the Year (Contemporary), Matthew Rawcliffe, who is combining his love for dance and ancient art to retell myths such as Narkissos and Hades & Persephone for new audiences. Listen to other episodes in our Careers series here SHOW NOTES...
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Rhodessa Jones, Activist & Performer: Classics and Careers
CW: in this episode, Rhodessa does talk about difficult themes including ab*se and dr*g-taking; the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker, and do not necessarily reflect those of the CA. Performer, teacher, director Rhodessa Jones is Co-Artistic Director of the...
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Peter Frankopan: Why is the Ancient World Important?
Peter Frankopan, Professor of Global History and the Director of the Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research and our 2024 CA Prizewinner shares why he thinks the ancient world is important. He and Katrina talk about what Byzantine studies involves, his interest in texts like the Alexiad , the place...
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4. Nero: Roman Coins with Sam Moorhead
In the final episode of this mini-series, Sam discusses several coins that reflect the different periods of Nero's rule - from his accession through to the Vindex rebellion, covering his mother's influence and his relationship with the Roman people. Look out for the following time stamps: 2.40 -...
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3. Tiberius, Caligula and Claudius: Roman Coins with Sam Moorhead
In Episode 3, Sam tells James about how coin imagery developed across these three very different imperial reigns. Look out for the following time stamps: 6.05 & 9.08 Gaius Caligula's coins 12.01 Claudius - intro and the praetorians 15.50 The Drusus Aureus 17.35 - Claudius' Conquest of Britain…
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Flora Kirk, Jenks and Cora Beth Fraser, Illustrators: Classics and Careers
For the first time, Katrina welcomes three guests to the podcast with illustrators and classicists, Dr Cora Beth Fraser, Laura Jenkinson-Brown (aka Greek Myth Comix) and Flora Kirk sharing their perspectives on bringing the ancient world to life through art; their early encounters with classics;...
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Produced by The Classical Association, this podcast features content all about the ancient world - from revision material for students of ancient history to stories inspired by classical mythology, to interviews with famous voices and people from all walks of life discussing the classical past, there's something for everyone. Follow The Classics Podcast on Instagram at @theclassicalpod so you don't miss out on a single episode and @classicalassociation to keep up to date with our work.Out now: Classics & Careers Season 3
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