Ancient Lives with Mary Beard Being Greek Episodes Episode guide

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1. BONUS: Mary Beard on Homer's Odyssey

   Mary Beard talks to film director Uberto Pasolini about the power of Homer's Odyssey.
2. Martin Scorsese and the Godfather of Athens

   Mary Beard and Martin Scorsese chart the rise and fall of an Athenian strongman.
3. The Greengrocer Who Saved Democracy

   Mary Beard meets Gerys the Greengrocer as he faces up to the army of Sparta.
4. The Odyssey of Gamma 58

   Mary Beard meets the real people who inspired the myths of Homer.
5. Star of Stage and Temple

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

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

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