Podcast

Instant Classics

Author: Vespucci
Feed episode count: 61
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Summary

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

Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested

The Vestal Virgins - just how virginal were they?

Duration seconds: 3246
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4640654912.mp3

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Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested

Classic Chats: Robert Harris on ‘Agrippa’

Duration seconds: 3267
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2128892119.mp3

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Aug 20, 2026 · not_requested

Marcus Agrippa: Power behind the throne

Duration seconds: 3248
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR8930401332.mp3

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Aug 18, 2026 · not_requested

BONUS Emily Wilson on translating the Odyssey

Duration seconds: 2975
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR3548768196.mp3

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Aug 13, 2026 · not_requested

Classic Chats: Charlotte Higgins on Ukrainian Lessons

Duration seconds: 4056
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2547266580.mp3

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Aug 10, 2026 · not_requested

BONUS: Which Translation of the Odyssey should I read?

Duration seconds: 689
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR1123620368.mp3

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Aug 6, 2026 · not_requested

Classical Beach Reads

Duration seconds: 3522
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4585672714.mp3

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Aug 3, 2026 · not_requested

Classic Chats: Count Binface (Bonus episode)

Duration seconds: 2098
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR6985331343.mp3

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Jul 30, 2026 · not_requested

Classic Chats: Tom Hiddleston on Pompeii

Duration seconds: 3291
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR3707760790.mp3

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Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 3: The Pedants Revolt

Duration seconds: 3391
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR1740210504.mp3

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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 2: Instant Verdict

Duration seconds: 3086
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR7052113184.mp3

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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 1: What you need to know before you go

Duration seconds: 2862
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR3390104496.mp3

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

USA 250: “I’m Spartacus!”

Duration seconds: 2875
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR8603346570.mp3

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

USA 250: Building a new Rome

Duration seconds: 3176
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR6634779841.mp3

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

USA 250: President Jackson and the Emperor’s Tomb

Duration seconds: 3036
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR5370832041.mp3

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

USA 250: America’s Roman Revolution

Duration seconds: 3097
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR7069146065.mp3

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

What did the Romans dream about?

Duration seconds: 3323
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2908368423.mp3

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Cleopatra 5: Cleopatra on Screen

Duration seconds: 3647
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR1544958041.mp3

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Cleopatra 4: Cleopatra on the Page

Duration seconds: 3221
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2373750108.mp3

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May 17, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 448
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4241966922.mp3

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Cleopatra 3: Life After Death

Duration seconds: 2925
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR8406598604.mp3

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Cleopatra 2: Cleopatra Meets the Romans

Duration seconds: 2776
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR5001205459.mp3

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Cleopatra 1: Last Egyptian Pharaoh

Duration seconds: 3559
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4492351037.mp3?updated=1777530124

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

Classic Chats: Grayson Perry on why he hates classical civilisation

Duration seconds: 3012
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4747674275.mp3?updated=1776921944

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Talking Classics with Mary Beard

Duration seconds: 3442
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR3214383179.mp3?updated=1776248176

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

Perpetua: A Martyr in Her Own Words

Duration seconds: 3198
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR7674916639.mp3?updated=1775625168

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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Antigone: Girl vs Tyrant

Duration seconds: 3130
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR1209458353.mp3?updated=1775091137

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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

Roman Graffiti: The Writing on the Wall

Duration seconds: 3268
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR6780472800.mp3?updated=1774481499

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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

The Great Plague of Athens

Duration seconds: 3179
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR6982716538.mp3?updated=1773885059

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Mar 12, 2026 · not_requested

What Did the Romans Eat? Part 2: Plebs’ Food

Duration seconds: 2664
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR3227307867.mp3?updated=1773200681

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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

What Did the Romans Eat? Part 1: Posh Food

Duration seconds: 3272
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4398578156.mp3?updated=1772586168

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Feb 26, 2026 · not_requested

Classic Chats: Tom Holland

Duration seconds: 3386
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4085419094.mp3?updated=1772071589

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Feb 19, 2026 · not_requested

Who's Afraid of Lupercalia?

Duration seconds: 2840
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2297122428.mp3?updated=1771386349

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Feb 12, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 3351
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR6328026051.mp3?updated=1770854568

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Feb 5, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 2697
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR6618170381.mp3?updated=1770167631

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Feb 3, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 442
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR9690090416.mp3?updated=1770101753

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Jan 29, 2026 · not_requested

Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt2

Duration seconds: 2975
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR3153283181.mp3?updated=1769642304

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Jan 22, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 2460
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP7444833307.mp3?updated=1769058929

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Jan 15, 2026 · not_requested

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spartan: Spies and Spycraft in Ancient Greece

Duration seconds: 2600
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP9783811740.mp3?updated=1771354524

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Jan 8, 2026 · not_requested

Underneath the Toga pt 2 (With Naomi Alderman)

Duration seconds: 2843
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP5981604705.mp3?updated=1767927384

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Jan 1, 2026 · not_requested

Instant Answers: New Year’s Day Q&A

Duration seconds: 3051
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP6892140680.mp3

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Dec 25, 2025 · not_requested

A Very Merry Saturnalia to You

Duration seconds: 2708
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP9763770232.mp3?updated=1766616440

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Dec 18, 2025 · not_requested

A Day at the Theatre in Ancient Athens

Duration seconds: 3076
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP4689659218.mp3?updated=1768774850

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Dec 11, 2025 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 2537
Source: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP8060441473.mp3?updated=1765418650

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