# Instant Classics

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Author: Vespucci
Episodes: 49

## Resource

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. Become a Member of the Instant Classics Book Club here: https://instantclassics.supportingcast.fm/

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## Episodes
- [USA 250: America’s Roman Revolution](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/usa-250-america-s-roman-revolution) — 2026-06-11T11:43:00+00:00
- [What did the Romans dream about?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/what-did-the-romans-dream-about) — 2026-06-04T05:00:00+00:00
- [Cleopatra 5: Cleopatra on Screen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/cleopatra-5-cleopatra-on-screen) — 2026-05-28T05:00:00+00:00
- [Cleopatra 4: Cleopatra on the Page](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/cleopatra-4-cleopatra-on-the-page) — 2026-05-21T05:00:00+00:00
- [BONUS Mary & Charlotte on the latest trailer for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/bonus-mary-charlotte-on-the-latest-trailer-for-christopher-nolan-s-odyssey) — 2026-05-17T22:50:00+00:00
- [Cleopatra 3: Life After Death](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/cleopatra-3-life-after-death) — 2026-05-14T05:00:00+00:00
- [Cleopatra 2: Cleopatra Meets the Romans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/cleopatra-2-cleopatra-meets-the-romans) — 2026-05-07T08:43:00+00:00
- [Cleopatra 1: Last Egyptian Pharaoh](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/cleopatra-1-last-egyptian-pharaoh) — 2026-04-30T06:12:00+00:00
- [Classic Chats: Grayson Perry on why he hates classical civilisation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/classic-chats-grayson-perry-on-why-he-hates-classical-civilisation) — 2026-04-23T05:00:00+00:00
- [Talking Classics with Mary Beard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/talking-classics-with-mary-beard) — 2026-04-16T05:00:00+00:00
- [Perpetua: A Martyr in Her Own Words](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/perpetua-a-martyr-in-her-own-words) — 2026-04-09T05:00:00+00:00
- [Antigone: Girl vs Tyrant](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/antigone-girl-vs-tyrant) — 2026-04-02T05:00:00+00:00
- [Roman Graffiti: The Writing on the Wall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/roman-graffiti-the-writing-on-the-wall) — 2026-03-26T06:00:00+00:00
- [The Great Plague of Athens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/the-great-plague-of-athens) — 2026-03-19T06:00:00+00:00
- [What Did the Romans Eat? Part 2: Plebs’ Food](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/what-did-the-romans-eat-part-2-plebs-food) — 2026-03-12T06:00:00+00:00
- [What Did the Romans Eat? Part 1: Posh Food](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/what-did-the-romans-eat-part-1-posh-food) — 2026-03-05T06:00:00+00:00
- [Classic Chats: Tom Holland](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/classic-chats-tom-holland) — 2026-02-26T06:00:00+00:00
- [Who's Afraid of Lupercalia?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/who-s-afraid-of-lupercalia) — 2026-02-19T06:00:00+00:00
- [Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 4](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/villain-victim-double-agent-the-many-lives-of-helen-of-troy-pt-4) — 2026-02-12T06:00:00+00:00
- [Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 3](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/villain-victim-double-agent-the-many-lives-of-helen-of-troy-pt-3) — 2026-02-05T06:00:00+00:00
- [BONUS Mary & Charlotte on the trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/bonus-mary-charlotte-on-the-trailer-for-christopher-nolan-s-odyssey) — 2026-02-03T06:50:00+00:00
- [Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt2](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/villain-victim-double-agent-the-many-lives-of-helen-of-troy-pt2) — 2026-01-29T06:00:00+00:00
- [Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 1](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/villain-victim-double-agent-the-many-lives-of-helen-of-troy-pt-1) — 2026-01-22T06:00:00+00:00
- [Tinker Tailor Soldier Spartan: Spies and Spycraft in Ancient Greece](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/tinker-tailor-soldier-spartan-spies-and-spycraft-in-ancient-greece) — 2026-01-15T06:00:00+00:00
- [Underneath the Toga pt 2 (With Naomi Alderman)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/underneath-the-toga-pt-2-with-naomi-alderman) — 2026-01-08T10:44:00+00:00
- [Instant Answers: New Year’s Day Q&A](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/instant-answers-new-year-s-day-q-a) — 2026-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
- [A Very Merry Saturnalia to You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/a-very-merry-saturnalia-to-you) — 2025-12-25T06:00:00+00:00
- [A Day at the Theatre in Ancient Athens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/a-day-at-the-theatre-in-ancient-athens) — 2025-12-18T06:00:00+00:00
- [A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (or did it?)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/instant-classics-7455513/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-forum-or-did-it) — 2025-12-11T06:00:00+00:00

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