Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics Episodes Available now
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.
Martial—Series 9
1/4 Epigrams, jokes and absolute filth, that's Martial. With Robin Ince and Llewelyn Morgan.
