Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics Episodes Available now
Saturnalia
Natalie Haynes celebrates Saturnalia with guests André Vincent and Llewelyn Morgan.
Tacitus—Series 10
The great historian of imperial Rome, Tacitus can persuade you of just about anything.
Aesop—Series 10
The best-known author from antiquity, famed for his fables. But did he really exist?
Artemis—Series 10
Predator, hunter, archer, daughter of Zeus, queen of wild creatures: the goddess Artemis.
Aphrodite—Series 10
The Greek goddess of love, desire and beauty, Aphrodite is mostly depicted naked, or wet.
Hesiod—Series 10
Prize-winning poet, cataloguer of gods and author of a flatpack wagon manual: Hesiod.
Cleopatra—Series 10
Brilliant politician, ruthless leader, massive brain-box: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.
Livia—Series 9
4/4 First Empress of Rome, faithful wife and influential advisor - or serial killer?
Athene—Series 9
3/4 Goddess of wisdom, war and... handicrafts: Athene is charismatic and bloodthirsty.
Demeter—Series 9
2/4 A story of a mother's love, and anger. Demeter seeks justice for Persephone.
