Mary Beard
Mary Beard appears in 4 indexed podcast episodes across 1 show on PodcastMentions, with linked books, timestamps, and episode context.
About Mary Beard
Dame Mary Beard is an English classicist specializing in Ancient Rome. She is a trustee of the British Museum and formerly held a personal professorship of classics at the University of Cambridge. She is a fellow of Newnham College, Cambridge, and Royal Academy of Arts Professor of Ancient Literature.
Track Mary Beard appearances on The Rest Is History. Linked books include Colosseum and Instant Classics.
Books mentioned around this guest
These books appear in episodes featuring Mary Beard; a guest is not necessarily the speaker or recommender.
1 mention in episodes featuring Mary Beard
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Quick FAQ
Answers to common episode, podcast, book, and topic questions tied to Mary Beard.
Which podcast episodes feature Mary Beard?
Spartacus and Gladiators, with Mary Beard on The Rest Is History is the latest indexed appearance for Mary Beard. Other indexed episodes include Julius Caesar, with Mary Beard on The Rest Is History and Alexander the Great, with Mary Beard on The Rest Is History.
Which podcasts feature Mary Beard most?
The Rest Is History (4 episodes) are the strongest indexed podcast homes for Mary Beard.
Which books are mentioned around Mary Beard?
Colosseum, Instant Classics by Mary Beard, and Commentaries on the War in Gaul by Julius Caesar are the clearest linked books around Mary Beard, based on transcript mentions across the indexed episodes.
What does Mary Beard discuss on podcasts?
Mary Beard most often comes up around history.
Source moments
Indexed context
Tom Holland mentions Mary Beard's book 'Instant Classics' while discussing their collaboration on ancient history themes. He highlights her focus on the podcast, indicating its relevance to their exploration of gladiators.
Indexed context
Tom Holland and Mary Beard discuss the cultural significance of gladiators and the Colosseum in ancient Rome. The mention of the book 'Colosseum' serves to highlight the iconic nature of this historical structure and its connection to the themes of their podcast episode.
Indexed context
The host discusses the significance of Plutarch's work in comparing Julius Caesar to Alexander the Great, highlighting the unique insights provided by Plutarch's biographies. This mention serves to emphasize the depth of historical context available for Caesar compared to other figures like Alexander.
Indexed context
The host discusses the significance of Julius Caesar in modern politics and compares him to Alexander the Great. They highlight the wealth of contemporary sources available for studying Caesar, particularly his own writings, which provide a clearer understanding of his life and actions.
