HeyJaredThe Classics Podcast
Produced by The Classical Association, this podcast features content all about the ancient world - from revision material for students of ancient history to stories inspired by classical mythology, to interviews with famous voices and people from all walks of life discussing…
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The Prima Porta with Dr Hannah Cornwell: Part 2 (opens the original)
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Part 2 is here! The Prima Porta is an exceptional piece of Roman Imperial imagery and we unpack its key features and symbolism with Dr Hannah Cornwell (University of Birmingham) in this two-part mini series, hosted by James Renshaw, perfect for those studying Ancient History or Classical Civilisation. Timestamps: 1:00: where was Parthia and what is the historical context? 2:55: losing the Parthian standards 8:14: is this a dog? or a wolf? 10:51: is Aeneas linked to the Prima Porta? 13:16: compar
The Prima Porta with Dr Hannah Cornwell: Part 1 (opens the original)
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We're going back to school! The Prima Porta is an exceptional piece of Roman Imperial imagery and we unpack its key features and symbolism with Dr Hannah Cornwell (University of Birmingham) in this two-part mini series, hosted by James Renshaw, perfect for those studying Ancient History or Classical Civilisation. Give us a follow or subscribe to listen when part 2 is released. Timestamps: 1:00: what is the Prima Porta? 3:50: were there any copies of the Prima Porta? 5:05: the adlocutio pose and
Q&A on Greek Drama with our Resident Expert (opens the original)
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Academic, writer and director Dr David Bullen answers your questions - how to remember what happens in the different Electra plays, are there plays without a plot, his four favourite adaptations, dispelling myths, understanding the Dionysian, evaluating Peter Hall's Oresteia , and more... Show Notes The APGRD - feat. Gilbert Murray's typewriter Actors of Dionysus Follow us on Instagram to view David's recommended reading Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are tho
Expert in Residence: Get to Know David Bullen (opens the original)
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Our new Resident Expert Dr David Bullen (Royal Holloway University of London) is a theatre director, writer, and dramaturg. He has been co-artistic director of Theatre of the Gentle Furies since 2011 and his adaptations of plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes have been performed in the UK and the US. Listen now to discover his beef with Aristotle, his unconventional academic journey, his most underrated Greek tragedy and his answers to this episode's quick fire round! Send
Was Odysseus the best speaker in the ancient world? Feat. HarrysPoetryy (opens the original)
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Creator, linguist and tutor Harry Donoghue (@ harryspoetryy ) joins Katrina to discuss his love for ancient literature, to preview Christopher Nolan's Odyssey film, to highlight the pervading humour and relatability of Roman poets, and share whom he thinks was the best salesman in the ancient world... Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker(s), and do not necessarily reflect those of the CA. Follow us on Instagram
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