The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.
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Introducing… Being Roman with Mary Beard.
In her new series for BBC Radio 4, Mary Beard reveals the real people from the Roman Empire, from a slave to an emperor. Beneath the starched togas and the pungent fug of gladiator sweat there are real Romans waiting to be discovered. Mary Beard uncovers six fascinating stories from the Empire.