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Series 9

Athene

Goddess of wisdom, war and... handicrafts: Athene is charismatic and bloodthirsty.

• 27 mins

Series 9

Livia

First Empress of Rome, faithful wife and influential advisor - or serial killer?

• 27 mins

Cleopatra

Brilliant politician, ruthless leader, massive brain-box: Cleopatra, queen of Egypt.

• 27 mins

Hesiod

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

• 27 mins

Aphrodite

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

• 27 mins

Artemis

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

• 27 mins

Aesop

The best-known author from antiquity, famed for his fables. But did he really exist?

• 27 mins

Tacitus

The great historian of imperial Rome, Tacitus can persuade you of just about anything.

• 27 mins

Saturnalia

Natalie Haynes celebrates Saturnalia with guests André Vincent and Llewelyn Morgan.

• 27 mins