Mary Beard

The Classicist who wants the ancient world to have a radical future

22 February 2023

Mary Beard says the Greeks and Romans have more to say about modern society than we might think. A new set of films, aimed at teenagers whose schools don’t teach Classics, will investigate how the subject can help us to explore modern issues like free speech, heroes and self-imaging.

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Ancient statues with students

Classics shorts with Mary Beard

19 February 2023

Celebrity guests join Professor Mary Beard and colleagues in a new series of films, that explore modern day classroom themes, through the lens of the ancient world.

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