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Instant Classics
Podcast

Instant Classics

Vespucci

60 episodes · History

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

Classic Chats: Robert Harris on ‘Agrippa’
Classic Chats: Robert Harris on ‘Agrippa’
Aug 27, 2026 · 54 min
Marcus Agrippa: Power behind the throne
Marcus Agrippa: Power behind the throne
Aug 20, 2026 · 54 min
BONUS Emily Wilson on translating the Odyssey
BONUS Emily Wilson on translating the Odyssey
Aug 18, 2026 · 47 min
Classic Chats: Charlotte Higgins on Ukrainian Lessons
Classic Chats: Charlotte Higgins on Ukrainian Lessons
Aug 13, 2026 · 1h 7m
BONUS: Which Translation of the Odyssey should I read?
BONUS: Which Translation of the Odyssey should I read?
Aug 10, 2026 · 11 min
Classical Beach Reads
Classical Beach Reads
Aug 6, 2026 · 58 min
Classic Chats: Count Binface (Bonus episode)
Classic Chats: Count Binface (Bonus episode)
Aug 3, 2026 · 34 min
Classic Chats: Tom Hiddleston on Pompeii
Classic Chats: Tom Hiddleston on Pompeii
Jul 30, 2026 · 54 min
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 3: The Pedants Revolt
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 3: The Pedants Revolt
Jul 23, 2026 · 56 min
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 2: Instant Verdict
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 2: Instant Verdict
Jul 15, 2026 · 51 min
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 1: What you need to know before you go
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 1: What you need to know before you go
Jul 9, 2026 · 47 min
USA 250: “I’m Spartacus!”
USA 250: “I’m Spartacus!”
Jul 2, 2026 · 47 min
USA 250: Building a new Rome
USA 250: Building a new Rome
Jun 25, 2026 · 52 min
USA 250: President Jackson and the Emperor’s Tomb
USA 250: President Jackson and the Emperor’s Tomb
Jun 18, 2026 · 50 min
USA 250: America’s Roman Revolution
USA 250: America’s Roman Revolution
Jun 11, 2026 · 51 min
What did the Romans dream about?
What did the Romans dream about?
Jun 4, 2026 · 55 min
Cleopatra 5: Cleopatra on Screen
Cleopatra 5: Cleopatra on Screen
May 28, 2026 · 1h 0m
Cleopatra 4: Cleopatra on the Page
Cleopatra 4: Cleopatra on the Page
May 21, 2026 · 53 min
BONUS Mary & Charlotte on the latest trailer for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey
BONUS Mary & Charlotte on the latest trailer for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey
May 17, 2026 · 7 min
Cleopatra 3: Life After Death
Cleopatra 3: Life After Death
May 14, 2026 · 48 min
Cleopatra 2: Cleopatra Meets the Romans
Cleopatra 2: Cleopatra Meets the Romans
May 7, 2026 · 46 min
Cleopatra 1: Last Egyptian Pharaoh
Cleopatra 1: Last Egyptian Pharaoh
Apr 30, 2026 · 59 min
Classic Chats: Grayson Perry on why he hates classical civilisation
Classic Chats: Grayson Perry on why he hates classical civilisation
Apr 23, 2026 · 50 min
Talking Classics with Mary Beard
Talking Classics with Mary Beard
Apr 16, 2026 · 57 min
Perpetua: A Martyr in Her Own Words
Perpetua: A Martyr in Her Own Words
Apr 9, 2026 · 53 min
Antigone: Girl vs Tyrant
Antigone: Girl vs Tyrant
Apr 2, 2026 · 52 min
Roman Graffiti: The Writing on the Wall
Roman Graffiti: The Writing on the Wall
Mar 26, 2026 · 54 min
The Great Plague of Athens
The Great Plague of Athens
Mar 19, 2026 · 52 min
What Did the Romans Eat? Part 2: Plebs’ Food
What Did the Romans Eat? Part 2: Plebs’ Food
Mar 12, 2026 · 44 min
What Did the Romans Eat? Part 1: Posh Food
What Did the Romans Eat? Part 1: Posh Food
Mar 5, 2026 · 54 min
Classic Chats: Tom Holland
Classic Chats: Tom Holland
Feb 26, 2026 · 56 min
Who's Afraid of Lupercalia?
Who's Afraid of Lupercalia?
Feb 19, 2026 · 47 min
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
Feb 12, 2026 · 55 min
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
Feb 5, 2026 · 44 min
BONUS Mary & Charlotte on the trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey
BONUS Mary & Charlotte on the trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey
Feb 3, 2026 · 7 min
Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt2
Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt2
Jan 29, 2026 · 49 min
Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 1
Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy pt 1
Jan 22, 2026 · 41 min
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spartan: Spies and Spycraft in Ancient Greece
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spartan: Spies and Spycraft in Ancient Greece
Jan 15, 2026 · 43 min
Underneath the Toga pt 2 (With Naomi Alderman)
Underneath the Toga pt 2 (With Naomi Alderman)
Jan 8, 2026 · 47 min
Instant Answers: New Year’s Day Q&A
Instant Answers: New Year’s Day Q&A
Jan 1, 2026 · 50 min
A Very Merry Saturnalia to You
A Very Merry Saturnalia to You
Dec 25, 2025 · 45 min
A Day at the Theatre in Ancient Athens
A Day at the Theatre in Ancient Athens
Dec 18, 2025 · 51 min
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?)
Dec 11, 2025 · 42 min
Life, Death and Gladiators in Roman London
Life, Death and Gladiators in Roman London
Dec 5, 2025 · 1h 2m
Athena: Private Life of a Greek Goddess
Athena: Private Life of a Greek Goddess
Nov 27, 2025 · 43 min
Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire Pt2
Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire Pt2
Nov 20, 2025 · 31 min
Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire pt 1
Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire pt 1
Nov 13, 2025 · 29 min
A Trip To The Underworld
A Trip To The Underworld
Nov 6, 2025 · 46 min
Roman Ghostbusters
Roman Ghostbusters
Oct 30, 2025 · 37 min
Special Announcement! - Instant Classics Live
Special Announcement! - Instant Classics Live
Oct 28, 2025 · 1 min