The Essay

Greek and Latin Voices

Wednesday 9 April 2008 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

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

Duration:

15 minutes

Playlist:

3/3. Prof Emily Greenwood considers the enduring popularity of Herodotus's work and his importance in travel writing, journalism, anthropology, science, and the art of storytelling.

In the light of Herodotus' tales of cryptic gifts of animals and arrows, goat-footed men, and bald-headed tribes, she also explores what this 5th-century BC historian can tell us about cultural diversity today.

The Essay

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