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Ancient Lives with Mary Beard Being Greek Episodes

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  1. The Greengrocer Who Saved Democracy

    Mary Beard meets Gerys the Greengrocer as he faces up to the army of Sparta.

  2. The Odyssey of Gamma 58

    Mary Beard meets the real people who inspired the myths of Homer.

  3. Star of Stage and Temple

    Mary Beard goes in search of Myrrhine, priestess and unlikely star of a popular sex comedy

  4. Courtroom Drama

    Mary Beard presents the first of five compelling stories from Ancient Greece.

  5. Trailer

    Mary Beard uncovers the real life of Ancient Greece hidden behind the gods and heroes.