A year on from the allegations against Harvey Weinstein and the beginnings of #metoo movement Mary Beard revisits the gender agenda with new material on rape, consent and how the discussion has moved on.
Mary Beard on Ancient Rome: Britain's favourite classicist lifts the lid on the Roman Empire.
Contains chapters that include Street Life, Earning a Living: Baker, Banker and Garum Maker (who ran the city), and The Pleasure of the Body: Food, Wine, Sex and Baths. This book offers an insight into the workings of a Roman town.
The world's most acclaimed classicist on whether and why the Classics still matter
A sweeping account of the social and political world of the Roman emperors by 'the world's most famous classicist' (Guardian)
A sweeping account of the social and political world of the Roman emperors by 'the world's most famous classicist' (Guardian)
The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. Its 'looted' Elgin Marbles are a global cause celebre. But what actually are they?... Læs mere
'The world's most controversial classicist debunks our movie-style myths about the Roman town with meticulous scholarship and propulsive energy - scrutinising and animated in equal measure' Laura Silverman, Daily Mail
Explores our rich classical heritage - from Greek drama to Roman jokes, introducing some larger-than-life characters of history, such as... Læs mere
Covers the author's famous blog, A Don's Life, that ran on the "TLS" website for over three years.
Lets you share the author's 'terror of humiliation' as she enters 'hairdresser country' and follow her dilemma as she wanders through the quandary of illegible handwriting on... Læs mere
Companion to the BBC series CIVILISATIONS