A Very Merry Saturnalia to You
Every December, the Ancient Romans took part in a festival of feasting, drinking, gift-giving and awkward office parties. So far, so Christmas. But, in this episode, Mary and Charlotte ask what really...
25 Dec 202545min
A Day at the Theatre in Ancient Athens
The Ancient Greeks, it’s often said, invented theatre - and the plays they wrote are still big box office today, particularly when you have a Hollywood star in the main part. In this episode, Mary and...
18 Dec 202551min
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (or did it?)
From Asterix to Up Pompeii to Life of Brian, there are lots of modern comedies about the Romans, but what did the Romans themselves find funny? In this episode, Mary and Charlotte share their favourit...
11 Dec 202542min
Life, Death and Gladiators in Roman London
Recorded live in an actual Roman amphitheatre underneath the Guildhall Art Gallery in London, Mary and Charlotte uncover the (Roman) origins of one of the world’s great cities. London’s Roman amphit...
5 Dec 20251h 2min
Athena: Private Life of a Greek Goddess
Athena: goddess, shape-shifter, helper of heroes, fashion guru, patron deity of Athens and a bit of a daddy’s girl. She’s also one of the most elusive and puzzling characters in Greek mythology. In th...
27 Nov 202543min
Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire Pt2
In the second of this two-part special, Mary and Charlotte rejoin Boudica as she marches on London, continues her path of destruction, and finally meets the Roman army on the battlefield. It’s a dra...
20 Nov 202531min
Boudica: The Woman Who Defied an Empire pt 1
Boudica. Britain’s original badass. A warrior queen who almost defeated the Romans, gave voice to the oppressed and inspired countless school children ever since. But what do we really know about her?...
13 Nov 202529min
A Trip To The Underworld
Any Greek hero worth their salt makes a trip to the Underworld at some point during their adventures. Mary and Charlotte follow in their footsteps, crossing the River Styx to ask: what exactly was the...
6 Nov 202546min
