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Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics Series 10 Episodes Available now
Tacitus
The great historian of imperial Rome, Tacitus can persuade you of just about anything.
Aesop
The best-known author from antiquity, famed for his fables. But did he really exist?
Artemis
Predator, hunter, archer, daughter of Zeus, queen of wild creatures: the goddess Artemis.
Aphrodite
The Greek goddess of love, desire and beauty, Aphrodite is mostly depicted naked, or wet.
Hesiod
Prize-winning poet, cataloguer of gods and author of a flatpack wagon manual: Hesiod.
Cleopatra
Brilliant politician, ruthless leader, massive brain-box: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.
