The Classics Podcast

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The Classics Podcast is your gateway to the ancient world. There’s a series for everyone – whether you’re nuts about numismatics or amused by Aristophanes! Click on some of the links below, or scroll to the bottom to view all podcasts. Or head to your favourite podcast platform and search The Classics Podcast

Why not delve into modern interpretations of ancient myths in our series EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories? Or explore the perspectives of ancient historians in Urban History with Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, and measure them up against ancient epigraphy in Inscriptions in Ancient Rome with Dr Abigail Graham?  

Aimed primarily at students and teachers – but fascinating for all! – our TCP Does Ancient History A Level, and its accompanying bitesize REVISION series, are fantastic educational resources which cover key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level, whilst if you want to learn more about Virgil’s epic masterpiece, the Aeneid, our YouTube and podcast series has you covered!

Across our episodes, we are privileged to be joined by an array of fascinating guests. In our expansive Classics and Careers series, we meet people from all walks of life who have a connection to the ancient world and discuss where studying the past can take you. And in our Expert in Residence Q&As, leading researchers answer your questions and share what it’s really like to work at the forefront of classical studies. 

Click below to start exploring the ancient world today! 

Classics and Careers

Ancient History A Level

Virgil’s Aeneid

The Classics Podcast features content all about the ancient world – from revision material for students of classical subjects to stories inspired by classical mythology, to interviews with famous voices and people from all walks of life discussing the classical past, there’s something for everyone.

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Roman Urban Living – Claudius...

Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (formerly University of Cambridge and Director of the British School at Rome) chats with James Renshaw in this bitesize mini-series on Urban Life in Ancient Rome. Andrew is an eminent archaeologist, broadcaster,...

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Roman Urban Living – Aug,...

Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (formerly University of Cambridge and Director of the British School at Rome) chats with James Renshaw in this bitesize mini-series on Urban Life in Ancient Rome. Andrew is an eminent archaeologist, broadcaster,...

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Roman Urban Living – Who...

Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (formerly University of Cambridge and Director of the British School at Rome) chats with James Renshaw in this bitesize mini-series on Urban Life in Ancient Rome. Andrew is an eminent archaeologist, broadcaster,...

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Roman Urban Living – Bread...

Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (formerly University of Cambridge and Director of the British School at Rome) chats with James Renshaw in this bitesize mini-series on Urban Life in Ancient Rome. Andrew is an eminent archaeologist, broadcaster,...

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Roman Urban Living – Housing...

Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (formerly University of Cambridge and Director of the British School at Rome) chats with James Renshaw in this bitesize mini-series on Urban Life in Ancient Rome. Andrew is an eminent archaeologist, broadcaster,...

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Roman Urban Living – Local...

Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (formerly University of Cambridge and Director of the British School at Rome) chats with James Renshaw in this bitesize mini-series on Urban Life in Ancient Rome. Andrew is an eminent archaeologist, broadcaster,...

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Roman Urban Living – Water...

Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (formerly University of Cambridge and Director of the British School at Rome) chats with James Renshaw in this bitesize mini-series on Urban Life in Ancient Rome. Andrew is an eminent archaeologist, broadcaster,...

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Roman Urban Living – Food

Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (formerly University of Cambridge and Director of the British School at Rome) chats with James Renshaw in this bitesize mini-series on Urban Life in Ancient Rome. Andrew is an eminent archaeologist, broadcaster,...

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Roman Urban Life – Population

Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (formerly University of Cambridge and Director of the British School at Rome) chats with James Renshaw in this bitesize mini-series on Urban Life in Ancient Rome. Andrew is an eminent archaeologist, broadcaster,...

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Roman Inscriptions – Claudius

In the third and final episode of this mini series, ⁠⁠⁠Dr Abigail Graham⁠⁠⁠ (Institute of Classical Studies) explores the Emperor Claudius’ use of epigraphy, focusing on four key monuments across the empire –...

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Roman Inscriptions – Tiberius

In the second episode of this mini series, ⁠⁠Dr Abigail Graham⁠⁠ (Institute of Classical Studies) moves on from Augustus to explore how Tiberius presented himself and his imperial inheritance, via the two following...

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Roman Inscriptions – Augustus

After an introduction to Roman epigraphy (what do we mean by inscriptions and how can we go about reading them?), ⁠Dr Abigail Graham⁠ (Institute of Classical Studies) explores how we should analyse these...

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Virgil’s Aeneid Ep 8 ‘pius...

Podcast host Katrina Kelly is joined by bestselling author Caroline Lawrence, to discuss Virgil’s epic poem, The Aeneid. In each episode, inspired by a particular word, Katrina and Caroline explore characters, themes and poetic techniques, their...

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Virgil’s Aeneid Ep. 7 The...

Podcast host Katrina Kelly is joined by bestselling author Caroline Lawrence, to discuss Virgil’s epic poem, The Aeneid. In each episode, inspired by a particular word, Katrina and Caroline explore characters, themes and poetic techniques, their...

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Virgil’s Aeneid, Ep. 6 Dido...

Podcast host Katrina Kelly is joined by bestselling author Caroline Lawrence, to discuss Virgil’s epic poem, The Aeneid. In each episode, inspired by a particular word, Katrina and Caroline explore characters, themes and poetic techniques, their...

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Virgil’s Aeneid Ep 5 Musa...

Podcast host Katrina Kelly is joined by bestselling author Caroline Lawrence, to discuss Virgil’s epic poem, The Aeneid. In each episode, inspired by a particular word, Katrina and Caroline explore characters, themes and poetic techniques, their...

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Virgil’s Aeneid: Ep. 4 cano...

Podcast host Katrina Kelly is joined by bestselling author Caroline Lawrence, to discuss Virgil’s epic poem, The Aeneid. In each episode, inspired by a particular word, Katrina and Caroline explore characters, themes and poetic techniques, their...

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Virgil’s Aeneid Ep 3 –...

Podcast host Katrina Kelly is joined by bestselling author Caroline Lawrence, to discuss Virgil’s epic poem, The Aeneid. In each episode, inspired by a particular word, Katrina and Caroline explore characters, themes and poetic techniques, their...

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Virgil’s Aeneid Ep 2 –...

Podcast host Katrina Kelly is joined by bestselling author Caroline Lawrence, to discuss Virgil’s epic poem, The Aeneid. In each episode, inspired by a particular word, Katrina and Caroline explore characters, themes and poetic techniques, their...

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Virgil’s Aeneid Ep 1 –...

Podcast host Katrina Kelly is joined by bestselling author Caroline Lawrence, to discuss Virgil’s epic poem, The Aeneid. In each episode, inspired by a particular word, Katrina and Caroline explore characters, themes and poetic techniques, their...

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Classics and Careers Season 2...

We have a bonus episode for you…what better way to close out Season 2 than with an interview with one of the most fascinating people we’ve ever met – Baroness Black. Sue, as she...

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Expert in Residence: Louise O’Brien

Introducing Dr Louise O’Brien, our new Expert in Residence! Click below to listen to her first episode with The Classics Podcast. Louise recently completed her PhD in Egyptology at the University of Liverpool, having...

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Q&A with Louise O’Brien, our...

Click below to listen to a Q&A with our new Expert in Residence, Louise O’Brien. Featuring ancient sourdough, hippos, ritual instruments, obelisks in Rome, Hadrian’s lover Antinous, and Louise’s favourite ancient god! Follow The...

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EPIC: An Audiobook

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry’s trilogy Mythos, Heroes and Troy.  Featuring narrations by well-known authors and scholars...

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TCP Does Rome: Josephus introduction

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The Classics Podcast Does Greece:...

The Classics Podcast Does Ancient History A Level Episode 6: Aristophanes with Rosie Wyles Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a single episode!

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The Classics Podcast Does Greece:...

The Classics Podcast Does Ancient History A Level Episode 5: Plutarch with Judith Mossman Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a single episode!

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The Classics Podcast Does Greece:...

The Classics Podcast Does Ancient History A Level Episode 4: Attic Inscriptions with Peter Liddel Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a single episode!

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The Classics Podcast Does Greece:...

The Classics Podcast Does Ancient History A Level Episode 3: Why did the Athenians fail to win the Peloponnesian Wars? Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a...

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The Classics Podcast Does Greece:...

The Classics Podcast Does Ancient History A Level Episode 2: The Causes of the Peloponnesian Wars Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a single episode!

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The Classics Podcast Does Greece:...

The Classics Podcast Does Ancient History A Level Episode 1: Greek Victory in the Persian Wars Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a single episode!

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The Classics Podcast Does Roman...

Click below to listen to each episode on the historian Cassius Dio with our expert Dr Christopher Burden-Strevens (University of Kent). Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram – give us a follow to make sure...

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The Classics Podcast Does Roman...

Click below to listen to each episode on the Roman historian Suetonius with our expert Professor Catharine Edwards (Birkbeck, University of London) Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram – give us a follow to make...

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Jennifer Saint, Classics & Careers...

Classics and Careers Season 1, Episode 9: Jennifer Saint, bestselling author Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a single episode!

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The Classics Podcast Does Roman...

Click below to listen to each episode on the Roman historian Tacitus. Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram – give us a follow to make sure you don’t miss out on a single episode!

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TCP Does Rome: Cassius Dio...

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The Classics Podcast Does Rome:...

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The Classics Podcast Does Rome:...

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Revision

If you’ve enjoyed our longer form Greek Series to support you with the Ancient History A Level syllabus (or if you’re just interested in ancient history!), you can also find bitesize versions of the...

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Amanda Dylina Morse, Classics &...

Classics and Careers Season 1, Episode 8: Amanda Dylina Morse, Social Epidemiologist Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a single episode!

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George Maher, Classics & Careers...

Classics and Careers Season 1, Episode 7: Dr George Maher, actuary and Roman economist Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a...

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Sabah Hussain, Classics & Careers...

Classics and Careers Season 1, Episode 6: Sabah Hussain, Rights and Security International Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a single...

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Sam Betley, Classics & Careers...

Classics and Careers Season 1, Episode 5: Sam Betley, Senior Policy Adviser at HM Treasury Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on...

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Jonathan Goddard, Classics & Careers...

Classics and Careers Season 1, Episode 4: Jonathan Goddard, Educator and Rapper Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a single episode!

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Clare Marchetti, Classics & Careers...

Classics and Careers Season 1, Episode 3: Clare Marchetti, Carbon and Sustainability Manager at Historic England Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out...

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Tristan Hughes, Classics & Careers...

Classics and Careers Season 1, Episode 2: Tristan Hughes, Producer and Presenter at History Hit Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on...

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Helena Lee, Classics & Careers...

Classics and Careers Season 1, Episode 1: Helena Lee, Features Director at Harper’s Bazaar Follow The Classics Podcast on Podcasters, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a...

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