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Instant Classics

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,…

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Latest episodes

  1. BONUS: Which Translation of the Odyssey should I read?10 Aug 2026
  2. Classical Beach Reads6 Aug 2026
  3. Classic Chats: Count Binface (Bonus episode)3 Aug 2026
  4. Classic Chats: Tom Hiddleston on Pompeii30 Jul 2026
  5. Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 3: The Pedants Revolt23 Jul 2026
  6. Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 2: Instant Verdict15 Jul 2026
  7. Christopher Nolan's Odyssey 1: What you need to know before you go9 Jul 2026
  8. USA 250: “I’m Spartacus!”2 Jul 2026
  9. USA 250: Building a new Rome25 Jun 2026
  10. USA 250: President Jackson and the Emperor’s Tomb18 Jun 2026