Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics Episodes Available now
Saturnalia
Natalie Haynes celebrates Saturnalia with guests Andr茅 Vincent and Llewelyn Morgan.
Tacitus
The great historian of imperial Rome, Tacitus can persuade you of just about anything.
Aesop
The best-known author from antiquity, famed for his fables. But did he really exist?
Artemis
Predator, hunter, archer, daughter of Zeus, queen of wild creatures: the goddess Artemis.
Aphrodite
The Greek goddess of love, desire and beauty, Aphrodite is mostly depicted naked, or wet.
Hesiod
Prize-winning poet, cataloguer of gods and author of a flatpack wagon manual: Hesiod.
Cleopatra
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.
