The Iliad and Odyssey (Radio Edit)
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The Iliad and Odyssey (Radio Edit)

B1IntermediateOctober 23, 202628 min

Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Greece by historian Dr Emily Hauser and comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe to learn about the epic poems the Iliad and Odyssey. Traditionally attributed to the poet Homer, these works tell parts of a legend that has fascinated us for centuries: the story of the Trojan War. Featuring a cast of unforgettable characters – Achilles, Odysseus, Paris, Helen, Hector and Agamemnon – the war between ancient Greece and Troy has inspired writers, artists and filmmakers for over a millennium. But the Iliad and Odyssey only recount episodes of this much bigger story. The Ilia...

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to learn all about the epic poems known as the Iliad and Odyssey. And to help us on this valiant voyage we are joined by two heroic companions in History Corner. She's senior lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exeter, an expert on women in Antiquity, Homer and the modern reception of classical texts. You might have read her

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incredible new book Mythica, a new history of Homer's world through the women written out of it. It's Dr Emily Howser. Welcome Emily. Thank you for having me. Pleasure to have you in, and in Comedy Corner. He's a multi-talented actor, comedian and broadcaster.

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