Instant Classics

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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.

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Classic Chats: Tom Holland

Classic Chats: Tom Holland Instant Classics

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Who's Afraid of Lupercalia?

Who's Afraid of Lupercalia? Instant Classics

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Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 4

Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 4 Instant Classics

608 views - 2 weeks ago

Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 3

Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 3 Instant Classics

793 views - 3 weeks ago

BONUS Mary & Charlotte on the trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey

BONUS Mary & Charlotte on the trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Instant Classics

763 views - 3 weeks ago

Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 2

Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 2 Instant Classics

948 views - 4 weeks ago

Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy part 1

Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy part 1 Instant Classics

1.2K views - 1 month ago

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spartan: Spy and Spycraft in Ancient Greece

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spartan: Spy and Spycraft in Ancient Greece Instant Classics

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Underneath the Toga pt 2 (With Naomi Alderman)

Underneath the Toga pt 2 (With Naomi Alderman) Instant Classics

663 views - 1 month ago

Instant Answers: New Year’s Day Q&A

Instant Answers: New Year’s Day Q&A Instant Classics

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A Very Merry Saturnalia to You

A Very Merry Saturnalia to You Instant Classics

1.3K views - 2 months ago

A Day at the Theatre in Ancient Greece

A Day at the Theatre in Ancient Greece Instant Classics

1.1K views - 2 months ago

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (or did it?)

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (or did it?) Instant Classics

1.1K views - 2 months ago

Life, Death and Gladiators in Roman London

Life, Death and Gladiators in Roman London Instant Classics

1.5K views - 2 months ago

Athena: Private Life of a Greek Goddess

Athena: Private Life of a Greek Goddess Instant Classics

1.1K views - 3 months ago

Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire pt2

Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire pt2 Instant Classics

692 views - 3 months ago

Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire pt 1

Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire pt 1 Instant Classics

1.1K views - 3 months ago

A Trip to the Underworld

A Trip to the Underworld Instant Classics

1.3K views - 3 months ago

Roman Ghostbusters

Roman Ghostbusters Instant Classics

822 views - 3 months ago

Announcing Instant Classics Live!

Announcing Instant Classics Live! Instant Classics

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Did Nero Really Fiddle While Rome Burned?

Did Nero Really Fiddle While Rome Burned? Instant Classics

1.2K views - 4 months ago

Underneath the Toga

Underneath the Toga Instant Classics

998 views - 4 months ago

Cassandra: Prophet of the modern world?

Cassandra: Prophet of the modern world? Instant Classics

1.3K views - 4 months ago

How Did Rome Begin?

How Did Rome Begin? Instant Classics

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Decoding the Parthenon

Decoding the Parthenon Instant Classics

1.3K views - 5 months ago

Free Speech - An Ancient History

Free Speech - An Ancient History Instant Classics

1.2K views - 5 months ago

The Odyssey#2: "Tell Me About A Complicated Man, Muse"

The Odyssey#2: "Tell Me About A Complicated Man, Muse" Instant Classics

1.2K views - 5 months ago

What Sappho Still Teaches Us About Love

What Sappho Still Teaches Us About Love Instant Classics

911 views - 5 months ago

A Day At The Races In Ancient Rome

A Day At The Races In Ancient Rome Instant Classics

1.3K views - 5 months ago

The Odyssey #1: Journey Begins

The Odyssey #1: Journey Begins Instant Classics

1.7K views - 5 months ago

Introducing The Instant Classics Book Club - The Odyssey

Introducing The Instant Classics Book Club - The Odyssey Instant Classics

805 views - 5 months ago

Instant Classics Episode 1 I Which Roman Emperor is Donald Trump?

Instant Classics Episode 1 I Which Roman Emperor is Donald Trump? Instant Classics

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Instant Classics - Trailer

Instant Classics - Trailer Instant Classics

618 views - 6 months ago