Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics Episodes Available now

Artemis—Series 10
Predator, hunter, archer, daughter of Zeus, queen of wild creatures: the goddess Artemis.

Aphrodite—Series 10
The Greek goddess of love, desire and beauty, Aphrodite is mostly depicted naked, or wet.

Hesiod—Series 10
Prize-winning poet, cataloguer of gods and author of a flatpack wagon manual: Hesiod.

Cleopatra—Series 10
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.

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½r: The Odyssey—Series 8
4/4 Natalie retells ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½r's epic story of homecoming, adventure and passion.

Lucretius—Series 8
3/4 Six-book epic poem on philosophy and physics? Don't mind if I do.