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The Classics Podcast

By The Classical Association

Produced by The Classical Association, this podcast features content all about the ancient world - from revision material for students of classical subjects to stories inspired by classical mythology, to interviews with famous voices and people from all walks of life discussing the classical past, there's something for everyone.

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EPIC #2 Elements - The Aquamarine Immortal

The Classics PodcastOct 26, 2022

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REVISION: Athenian Defeat - Oligarchic Coup & Cyrus the Younger
May 18, 202417:23
REVISION: Athenian Defeat - Sicilian Expedition, Alcibiades & Tissaphernes
May 18, 202419:57
REVISION: Athenian Defeat - Early War & the Peace of Nicias
May 17, 202417:54
REVISION: Athenian Defeat - Sources, Archidamus & Persia
May 17, 202413:57
REVISION: The Peloponnesian Wars - The Causes (Conclusion)
May 16, 202411:36
REVISION: The Peloponnesian Wars - Megarian Decree
May 16, 202415:43
REVISION: The Peloponnesian Wars - Causes of Complaint (Corcyra and Potidaea)
May 15, 202413:13
REVISION: The Peloponnesian Wars - 30 Year Peace & Samian Revolt
May 15, 202417:56
REVISION: The Peloponnesian Wars - From 478 to 446 BCE
May 14, 202419:38
REVISION: The Peloponnesian Wars - The History of the Debate
May 14, 202409:58
REVISION: Greek Victory - Lines, Luck & Conclusions
May 13, 202419:58
REVISION: Greek Victory - Tactics v Leadership
May 13, 202416:40
REVISION: Greek Victory - The Numbers
May 11, 202412:06
REVISION: Greek Victory - Xerxes's Aims & Greek Unity
May 11, 202410:32
REVISION: Greek Victory - Taking the Credit & Earlier Invasions
May 10, 202412:13
REVISION: Greek Victory - The Sources
May 10, 202412:22
Hardeep Dhindsa: our new Expert in Residence
May 08, 202436:20
Historical Han: Q&A with our Expert in Residence
Apr 08, 202424:47
*Bonus Episode* feat. winning writer Cait Kremenstein
Apr 03, 202414:01
Historical Han: our new Expert in Residence
Feb 02, 202438:32
Classics and Careers: Jennifer Saint, Bestselling Author

Classics and Careers: Jennifer Saint, Bestselling Author

Oct 25, 202354:54
Classics and Careers: Amanda Dylina Morse, Social Epidemiologist

Classics and Careers: Amanda Dylina Morse, Social Epidemiologist

Amanda Dylina Morse is a public health researcher, lecturer, and PhD student at Queen's University, Belfast. She studied her undergraduate degree in Classical Studies and Ancient History at the University of Washington before embarking upon a Master's in Public Health. She then became a surveillance epidemiologist leading and supporting investigations using emergency department, hospitalisation, and outpatient data in the United States.


In this episode, we discover how the ancient world has been a thread throughout her varied career, her take on the differences between life in the US, UK and Ireland, and why she'd dress like Livia, kill Theseus, and always make sure the meat at a Roman banquet was fully cooked!


In this series, we meet guests from all walks of life, fascinating people with a connection to classics who lead fascinating lives and we discuss where studying the past can take you; what classicists bring to the workplace (and the world!); how to forge your own path; and the resonance of the ⁠#ancientworld⁠.


Share your own personal story about #classics⁠ and ⁠#careers⁠ and find us at @theclassicalpod on Instagram or Threads.

Transcript of this episode available here.


Show Notes

Follow Amanda on LinkedIn or Instagram

Join the Classical Association to access discounts, events and more

More info and enter the CA's Young Speaker Competition here

Watch the CA's Anniversary Film feat. a host of famous faces!

Follow the CA on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Oct 03, 202334:42
Classics and Careers: George Maher, actuary and Roman economist

Classics and Careers: George Maher, actuary and Roman economist

Dr George Maher, actuary, Roman economist and honorary treasurer of the Classical Association discuss his twofold career, what the Romans would have made of Bitcoin, life on a Roman frontier, and gives us a crash course in ancient economics 101 - this is such an interesting conversation and we hope you enjoy Episode 7 of Classics and Careers!


A former Partner at Tillinghast-Towers Perrin, the international firm of actuaries and risk management consultants, George is the author of Pugnare. Economic Success and Failure which uses the Roman Empire as a parable for our times and was listed by The Week magazine as one of the top ten business books of 2021. George studied in Dublin, at Birkbeck College London and King's College London for a number of degrees, as you will hear. He is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and joined the CA in 2023.


In this series, we meet guests from all walks of life, fascinating people with a connection to classics who lead fascinating lives and we discuss where studying the past can take you; what classicists bring to the workplace (and the world!); how to forge your own path; and the resonance of the ⁠#ancientworld⁠.


Share your own personal story about #classics⁠ and ⁠#careers⁠ and find us at @theclassicalpod on Instagram or Threads.

Transcript of this episode available here.


Show Notes

The map George talks about is here

More info and enter the CA's Young Speaker Competition here

Watch the CA's Anniversary Film feat. a host of famous faces!

Follow the CA on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Sep 13, 202355:36
Classics and Careers: Sabah Hussain, Rights and Security International

Classics and Careers: Sabah Hussain, Rights and Security International

In the sixth episode of 'The Classics Podcast Does...Careers', we welcome Sabah Hussain, Migration and Citizenship Team Leader at Rights & Security International, to discuss Odysseus' no 1 virtue, the resonance of faith, studying abroad and the weirdness of the ancient world.


Sabah studied her undergraduate degree in Ancient World Studies at University College London before an MA in Investigative Journalism at City University.


In this series, we meet guests from all walks of life, fascinating people with a connection to classics who lead fascinating lives and we discuss where studying the past can take you; what classicists bring to the workplace (and the world!); how to forge your own path; and the resonance of the ⁠#ancientworld⁠.


Share your own personal story about #classics⁠ and ⁠#careers⁠ and find us at @theclassicalpod on Instagram or Threads.

Transcript of this episode available here.


Show Notes

More info and enter the CA's Young Speaker Competition here

Follow Sabah on Twitter/X

Check out the CA's education work and grants programme

Follow the CA on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

And learn more at classicalassociation.org

Sep 06, 202321:51
Classics and Careers: Sam Betley, Senior Policy Adviser at HM Treasury
Aug 29, 202335:35
Classics and Careers: Jonathan Goddard, Educator and Rapper
Aug 22, 202328:11
Classics and Careers: Claire Marchetti, Carbon and Sustainability Manager at Historic England
Aug 15, 202327:51
Classics and Careers: Tristan Hughes, Producer and Presenter at History Hit
Aug 08, 202344:32
Classics and Careers: Helena Lee, Features Director at Harper's Bazaar

Classics and Careers: Helena Lee, Features Director at Harper's Bazaar

In Episode 1 of 'The Classics Podcast Does...Careers', Katrina chats to Helena Lee, Features Director at monthly fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar, and they discuss learning how to develop and defend an argument, becoming a writer and an advocate, and who would be the cover star of an ancient edition of Harper's Bazaar!


Helena studied Classics at university (with no previous knowledge of ancient languages) and she is now the author of East Side Voices, as well as a Visiting Lecturer at City University.


In this series, we meet guests from all walks of life, fascinating people with a connection to classics who lead fascinating lives and we discuss where studying the past can take you; what classicists bring to the workplace (and the world!); how to forge your own path; and the resonance of the ⁠#ancientworld⁠.


Share your own personal story about #classics⁠ and ⁠#careers⁠ and find us at @theclassicalpod on Instagram or Threads.


Show Notes

Watch the CA's Anniversary Film feat. a host of famous faces!

Find out more about East Side Voices

Follow Helena's Instagram

Follow the CA on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Aug 01, 202323:47
EPIC #35 War - The Mother of Heroes
Dec 05, 202211:59
EPIC #34 War - The Fox Who Charmed The Snake

EPIC #34 War - The Fox Who Charmed The Snake

In this story, inspired by Homer and Sophocles, Benjamin Howell introduces us to Diomedes and Odysseus who are en route to visit an old acquaintance - his name is Philoctetes...

The Fox Who Charmed The Snake was narrated by the University of Edinburgh's Professor Douglas Cairns, Chair of the Classical Association Council and a Fellow of the British Academy.

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy MythosHeroes and Troy.

We are releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

To enter our 2023 Competition click here.

Follow us on

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Dec 04, 202211:07
EPIC #33 War - ὁλος

EPIC #33 War - ὁλος

Αt Aulis, three crones enter a bar...no, it's not the start of a bad joke but a brilliant story by Senior category entrant Seung-A-Han! Listen now to ὁλος, narrated by Caroline Bristow, Director of the Cambridge Schools Classics Project and member of the Classical Association Teaching Board. Follow her at https://twitter.com/MsCBristow.

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy MythosHeroes and Troy.

We are releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

To enter our 2023 Competition click here.

Follow us on

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Dec 03, 202211:01
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - Episode 6 Part 3, Athens Depth Study - Aristophanes with Rosie Wyles

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - Episode 6 Part 3, Athens Depth Study - Aristophanes with Rosie Wyles

Welcome to The Classics Podcast Does…Ancient History A Level, designed for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world! Episode 6 features Dr Rosie Wyles and James discussing how we can enjoy and use Aristophanes as a valuable source for this period of ancient Greek history.

Part 3 focuses on the Athens Depth Study. You can follow Rosie here. Click here for the transcript for this episode and make sure you've subscribed to The Classics Podcast to listen back to the rest of the series.

- - - - - - - - - -

In TCP Does Ancient History A Level, teacher and author James Renshaw chats to experts about some of the key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level.

Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of  Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

Follow James @jajrenshaw and the Classical Association @classical_assoc on Twitter. You can also follow @ocrclassics.

Students: click here to find out more about what the CA does and how we can support you

Teachers: click here for more resources, CPD and advocacy or sign up to our free twice termly mailout here.

Everyone: follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube!

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Dec 02, 202251:18
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - Episode 6 Part 2, Sparta Depth Study - Aristophanes with Rosie Wyles

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - Episode 6 Part 2, Sparta Depth Study - Aristophanes with Rosie Wyles

Welcome to The Classics Podcast Does…Ancient History A Level, designed for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world! Episode 6 features Dr Rosie Wyles and James discussing how we can enjoy and use Aristophanes as a valuable source for this period of ancient Greek history.

Part 2 focuses on the Sparta Depth Study. You can follow Rosie here. Click here for the transcript for this episode and make sure you've subscribed to The Classics Podcast to listen back to the rest of the series.

- - - - - - - - - -

In TCP Does Ancient History A Level, teacher and author James Renshaw chats to experts about some of the key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level.

Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of  Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

Follow James @jajrenshaw and the Classical Association @classical_assoc on Twitter. You can also follow @ocrclassics.

Students: click here to find out more about what the CA does and how we can support you

Teachers: click here for more resources, CPD and advocacy or sign up to our free twice termly mailout here.

Everyone: follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube!

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Dec 02, 202221:06
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - Episode 6 Part 1 - Aristophanes with Rosie Wyles

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - Episode 6 Part 1 - Aristophanes with Rosie Wyles

Welcome to The Classics Podcast Does…Ancient History A Level, designed for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world! Episode 6 features Dr Rosie Wyles and James discussing how we can enjoy and use Aristophanes as a valuable source for this period of ancient Greek history. 

Part 1 focuses on the Greek Period Study. You can follow Rosie here. Click here for the transcript for this episode and make sure you've subscribed to The Classics Podcast to listen back to the rest of the series.

- - - - - - - - - -

In TCP Does Ancient History A Level, teacher and author James Renshaw chats to experts about some of the key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level.

Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of  Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

Follow James @jajrenshaw and the Classical Association @classical_assoc on Twitter. You can also follow @ocrclassics.

Students: click here to find out more about what the CA does and how we can support you

Teachers: click here for more resources, CPD and advocacy or sign up to our free twice termly mailout here.

Everyone: follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube!

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Dec 02, 202236:26
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - Episode 5 - Plutarch with Judith Mossman

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - Episode 5 - Plutarch with Judith Mossman

In this episode of TCP Does Ancient History A Level, Professor Judith Mossman talks to James about the life and works of the biographer and historian Plutarch. 

Time codes: Greek Period Study (00:00-41:35). Sparta Depth Study (41:45). Macedon Depth Study (56:00). Rome Study (1:11:32). Shakespeare (1:22:00).

Click here for the transcript of this episode and make sure you've subscribed to The Classics Podcast to listen to the rest of the series.

- - - - - - - - - -

In TCP Does Ancient History A Level, teacher and author James Renshaw chats to experts about some of the key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level.

Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

Follow James @jajrenshaw and the Classical Association @classical_assoc on Twitter. You can also follow @ocrclassics.

Students: click here to find out more about what the CA does and how we can support you

Teachers: click here for more resources, CPD and advocacy or sign up to our free twice termly mailout here.

Everyone: follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube!

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Dec 01, 202201:28:26
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - Episode 4 - Attic Inscriptions with Peter Liddel

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - Episode 4 - Attic Inscriptions with Peter Liddel

Welcome to The Classics Podcast Does…Ancient History A Level, designed for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world! Episode 4 features Professor Peter Liddel and James discussing the importance of Attic Inscriptions to our understanding of this period of ancient history.

Click here for the transcript for this episode and here for the list of sources discussed. Find out more about Attic Inscriptions here.

Make sure you've subscribed to The Classics Podcast to listen to the rest of the series.

- - - - - - - - - -

In TCP Does Ancient History A Level, teacher and author James Renshaw chats to experts about some of the key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level.

Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of  Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

Follow James @jajrenshaw and the Classical Association @classical_assoc on Twitter. You can also follow @ocrclassics.

Students: click here to find out more about what the CA does and how we can support you

Teachers: click here for more resources, CPD and advocacy or sign up to our free twice termly mailout here.

Everyone: follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube!

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Nov 30, 202241:59
EPIC #32 War - I Am Too Much In The Sun

EPIC #32 War - I Am Too Much In The Sun

"Before, sleep felt like coming alive. Before, in dream, he walked among heroes"... 

Heather Chapman's solemn, atmospheric tale of war brings us towards the end of our audiobook - but fear not, there are still a few stories still remaining. This episode was narrated by Dr Alex McAuley, Honorary Secretary of the Classical Association. 

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy MythosHeroes and Troy.

We are releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

To enter our 2023 Competition click here.

Follow us on

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

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And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Nov 29, 202207:46
EPIC #31 War - The Last Song

EPIC #31 War - The Last Song

Yesterday, Odysseus met Cassandra; today, we meet Lorna Lee's Cassandra reflecting on the past, the future and her present in war-torn Troy. The Last Song was narrated by award winning author Daisy Dunn, winner of the 2020 Classical Association Prize. Follow Daisy at @DaisyfDunn and Lorna at @unexpectedlj 

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy MythosHeroes and Troy.

We are releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

To enter our 2023 Competition click here.

Follow us on

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Nov 28, 202211:19
EPIC #30 War - Ode to an Odyssey

EPIC #30 War - Ode to an Odyssey

In Ode to an Odyssey, we see the aftermath of the sack of Troy through the eyes of a Greek king as author Vijay Hare takes us to meet a famed inhabitant of the smouldering city. This commended story was narrated by Katrina Kelly, CA Engagement Coordinator. 

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy MythosHeroes and Troy.

We are releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

To enter our 2023 Competition click here.

Follow us on

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Nov 27, 202211:47
EPIC #29 War - The God of Forget

EPIC #29 War - The God of Forget

The God of Forget is Joseph Nevin's poignant story, which was commended in the Open category and was inspired by the aftermath of the fall of Troy. It was narrated by Caroline Bristow, Director of the Cambridge Schools Classics Project and member of the Classical Association Teaching Board. Follow her at https://twitter.com/MsCBristow

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy MythosHeroes and Troy.

We are releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

To enter our 2023 Competition click here.

Follow us on

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Nov 26, 202210:29
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E3 Part 2 - Why did the Athenians lose the Peloponnesian War?

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E3 Part 2 - Why did the Athenians lose the Peloponnesian War?

Welcome to The Classics Podcast Does…Ancient History A Level, designed for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world! Episode 3 features Greek historians Dr Maria Fragoulaki and Professor Paul Cartledge examining the reasons why the Athenians lost the Peloponnesian War.

Click here for the transcript for this episode and made sure you've subscribed to The Classics Podcast to be the first to hear next week's episodes.

- - - - - - - - - -

In TCP Does Ancient History A Level, teacher and author James Renshaw chats to experts about some of the key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level.

Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of  Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

Follow James @jajrenshaw and the Classical Association @classical_assoc on Twitter. You can also follow @ocrclassics.

Students: click here to find out more about what the CA does and how we can support you

Teachers: click here for more resources, CPD and advocacy or sign up to our free twice termly mailout here.

Everyone: follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube!

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Nov 25, 202238:00
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E3 Part 1 - Why did the Athenians lose the Peloponnesian War?

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E3 Part 1 - Why did the Athenians lose the Peloponnesian War?

Welcome to The Classics Podcast Does…Ancient History A Level, designed for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world! Episode 3 features Greek historians Dr Maria Fragoulaki and Professor Paul Cartledge examining the reasons why the Athenians lost the Peloponnesian War.

Click here for the transcript for this episode and made sure you've subscribed to The Classics Podcast to listen to Part 2.

- - - - - - - - - -

In TCP Does Ancient History A Level, teacher and author James Renshaw chats to experts about some of the key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level.

Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of  Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

Follow James @jajrenshaw and the Classical Association @classical_assoc on Twitter. You can also follow @ocrclassics.

Students: click here to find out more about what the CA does and how we can support you

Teachers: click here for more resources, CPD and advocacy or sign up to our free twice termly mailout here.

Everyone: follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube!

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Nov 25, 202241:37
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E2 Part 2 - The Causes of the Peloponnesian War

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E2 Part 2 - The Causes of the Peloponnesian War

Welcome to The Classics Podcast Does…Ancient History A Level, designed for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world! Episode 2 features Professor Polly Low and Professor Neville Morley debating the manifold causes of the Peloponnesian War.

Click here for the transcript for this episode and made sure you've subscribed to The Classics Podcast to be the first to hear our next episode. 

Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of  Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

Follow James @jajrenshaw and the Classical Association @classical_assoc on Twitter. You can also follow @ocrclassics.

Students: click here to find out more about what the CA does and how we can support you

Teachers: click here for more resources, CPD and advocacy or sign up to our free twice termly mailout here.

Everyone: follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube!

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Nov 24, 202238:21
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E2 Part 1 - The Causes of the Peloponnesian War

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E2 Part 1 - The Causes of the Peloponnesian War

Welcome to The Classics Podcast Does…Ancient History A Level, designed for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world! Episode 2 features Professor Polly Low and Professor Neville Morley debating the manifold causes of the Peloponnesian War with James. 

Click here for the transcript for this episode and made sure you've subscribed to The Classics Podcast to listen to Part 2.

- - - - - - - - - - 

In TCP Does Ancient History A Level, teacher and author James Renshaw chats to experts about some of the key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level. 

Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of  Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

Follow James @jajrenshaw and the Classical Association @classical_assoc on Twitter. You can also follow @ocrclassics.

Students: click here to find out more about what the CA does and how we can support you

Teachers: click here for more resources, CPD and advocacy or sign up to our free twice termly mailout here.

Everyone: follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube!

And find out more at classicalassociation.org

Nov 24, 202247:31
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E1 Part 2 - Why did the Greeks win the Persian Wars?

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E1 Part 2 - Why did the Greeks win the Persian Wars?

Welcome to The Classics Podcast Does…Ancient History A Level, a brand new series designed for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world!

Ancient History teacher and author James Renshaw chats to experts about some of the key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level. We're back for the second half of Episode 1 with Dr Roel Konijnendijk and Professor Lynette Mitchell to explore the reasons for the Greek victory over the Persians in 480–479 BCE.

Click here for captions for this episode.

Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of  Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

Follow James @jajrenshaw and the Classical Association @classical_assoc on Twitter. You can also follow @ocrclassics.

Students: click here to find out more about what the CA does and how we can support you

Teachers: click here for more resources, CPD and advocacy or sign up to our free twice termly mailout here.

Everyone: follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube!

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Nov 23, 202238:12
TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E1 Part 1 - Why did the Greeks win the Persian Wars?

TCP Does Ancient History A Level - E1 Part 1 - Why did the Greeks win the Persian Wars?

Welcome to The Classics Podcast Does…Ancient History A Level, a brand new series designed for students, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world!

Ancient History teacher and author James Renshaw chats to experts about some of the key events, themes, sources and debates in the OCR Ancient History A Level. Episode 1 with Dr Roel Konijnendijk and Professor Lynette Mitchell explores the reasons for the Greek victory over the Persians in 480–479 BCE. 

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Season 1 features six episodes on Greek history, and explores the three interpretation questions on the syllabus, centred on the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and three key types of source that feature prominently in the course - Attic inscriptions written and preserved on stone; the comic plays of Aristophanes; and the biographies of  Plutarch (who is also an important source for the Roman Republic Depth Study).

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Nov 23, 202246:17
EPIC #28 War - Troy

EPIC #28 War - Troy

Along with Achilles, Hector, Helen and Cassandra, one of the most famous names associated with Troy is Heinrich Schilemann, German businessman and 'discoverer' of Troy.  In this entertaining story, Rebecca Lewis-Oakes reimagines how Schilemann's discovery came about, with a little help from the gods...follow Rebecca here and on Twitter.

Troy was narrated by Anastacia Holding, Classical Association EDI Officer and keen archaeologist. 

We're sorry about the background noise in parts of this episode!

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy MythosHeroes and Troy.

Over six weeks, we have been releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

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Nov 22, 202211:22
EPIC #27 War - Just like an honest, wool-working woman

EPIC #27 War - Just like an honest, wool-working woman

Inspired by a line in Book 12 of Homer's Iliad, Susanna Phillippo's story about grief and storytelling was commended in the Open Category and it was vividly brought to life in this narration by Professor James Robson. Susanna is herself a Senior Lecturer in Classics at Newcastle University and you can read her profile here.

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy MythosHeroes and Troy.

We are releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

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Nov 21, 202211:55
EPIC #26 War - Not Long Now

EPIC #26 War - Not Long Now

A new story for a new theme - in the final section of our EPIC Compendium, we're showcasing stories of war, inspired by the Open category theme 'Troy'. We begin with an epistolary story from Ellie Field, narrated by Professor Douglas Cairns, Chair of the Classical Association Council and a Fellow of the British Academy. Can you spot the tribute to Stephen Fry in Ellie's story? 

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy MythosHeroes and Troy.

Over six weeks, we have been releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

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Nov 20, 202209:27