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Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the ClassicsSeries 10Episodes

    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.