'Rockstar mythologist' Natalie Haynes is the best-selling author of Divine Might, Stone Blind, and A Thousand Ships as well ...

Are you a touch narcissistic? Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek myths from Achilles to Zeus.

So I am delighted to report that Radio 4 has found space in the schedule in-between analysis of the latest dire economic and geopolitical news for Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics, which is ...

Bestselling author, stand-up comedian, and broadcaster Natalie Haynes is the closest thing the world of classical academia ...

Rockstar mythologist' Natalie Haynes is the best-selling author of Divine Might, Stone Blind, and A Thousand Ships as well as a reformed comedian who is a little bit obsessive about Ancient Greek ...

Natalie Haynes considers the work of the Roman poet Virgil, ranging from his hints on bee-keeping to his great work The Aeneid. Dido is the classic wronged woman and the Aeneid contains the best ...

Natalie Haynes stands up in the name of Roman poet, Ovid. Expect frottage at the races, Greek myths from a female perspective, and enough inspiration for painters, writers and sculptures to last a ...

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Natalie examines the life of Cleopatra: a brilliant politician, a ruthless leader and a massive brain-box. But she probably didn't look like Elizabeth Taylor.

Epigrams, jokes, highly-polished poems in praise of the Emperor. Oh, and absolute filth. These are what made the name of the first-century Roman poet Martial. Joining Natalie to discuss him are Robin ...

Why are ripe pomegranates and some squashed grapes such key archaeological finds from the ancient city of Pompeii? Natalie discusses with archaeologist Dr Sophie Hay.