The Essay

Greek and Latin Voices

Tuesday 8 April 2008 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Series exploring the life and work of the Greek historian Herodotus.

Duration:

15 minutes

Playlist:

2/4. Author Tom Holland recalls his schoolboy passion for Herodotus' shaggy dog stories, complete with naked queens, dolphins and cannibals, and how, through Herodotus' account of the wars between Greece and Persia in the 5th century BC, he was given his first taste of tragedy.

The Essay

Episode and Playlist Information

• 17 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 16 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 15 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 14 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 10 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 9 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 8 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 7 Apr 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 3 April 08 Maths and Music 4/4
• 2 April 08 Maths and Music 3/4