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Instant Classics
By Vespucci
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History
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
Episodes(68)
The Bayeux Tapestry: Britain’s Lost Latin masterpiece
2026-10-0156:06
Classic Chats: Daniel Mendelsohn on translating the Odyssey
2026-09-2459:48
How Homer’s Odyssey Conquered the English-speaking World
2026-09-1759:32
How Homer's Odyssey Conquered the Ancient World
2026-09-1053:07
The Vestal Virgins - just how virginal were they?
2026-09-0354:06
Classic Chats: Robert Harris on ‘Agrippa’
2026-08-2754:27
Marcus Agrippa: Power behind the throne
2026-08-2054:08
BONUS Emily Wilson on translating the Odyssey
2026-08-1849:35
Classic Chats: Charlotte Higgins on Ukrainian Lessons
2026-08-1367:36
BONUS: Which Translation of the Odyssey should I read?
2026-08-1011:29
Classical Beach Reads
2026-08-0658:42
Classic Chats: Count Binface (Bonus episode)
2026-08-0334:58
Classic Chats: Tom Hiddleston on Pompeii
2026-07-3054:51
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 3: The Pedants Revolt
2026-07-2356:31
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 2: Instant Verdict
2026-07-1551:26
USA 250: “I’m Spartacus!”
2026-07-0247:55
USA 250: Building a new Rome
2026-06-2552:56
USA 250: President Jackson and the Emperor’s Tomb
2026-06-1850:36
USA 250: America’s Roman Revolution
2026-06-1151:37
What did the Romans dream about?
2026-06-0455:23
Cleopatra 5: Cleopatra on Screen
2026-05-2860:47
Cleopatra 4: Cleopatra on the Page
2026-05-2153:41
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