Being Roman with Mary Beard
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<p>Mary Beard unearths the lives of the Ancients. Join Mary as she discovers the real lives of people from the ancient Greek world and the Roman empire.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
Courtroom Drama
Mary Beard interviews historian Rosanna Omitowoju about the dramatic trial of Euphiletos, revealing ancient Greek justice and daily life.
June 16, 2026
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Historian Mary Beard explores the daily lives and societal foundations of ancient Greeks, revealing relatable details of their existence in this interview.
June 11, 2024
12. The Wolf of Via Vesuvio
<p>Lucius Caecilius Iucundus kept the economic wheels of Pompeii well greased. He was a middle man doing very nicely- part money-lender, part auctioneer, part banker, all hustler. </p><p>Thanks to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the preservation of the ruins of Pompeii, we can still visit his house, look at his bronze portrait, and read his account books. 150 tablets of receipts, carbonised in the destruction of Pompeii, lead us through the deals that keep the city’s economy moving. If you want to buy a Ferrari-level horse but only have the cash for a Fiesta then Iucundus is your man. It might look like dry stuff, but it's as revealing of real life as snooping on someone’s Paypal account or leafing through their credit card receipts might be now. Never mind imperial plunder and luxury lifestyles, it’s a glimpse of how the economy works in a regular town. </p><p>Mary Beard visits Iucundus's home and talks to the novelist Robert Harris about his fascination with the Pompeii moneylender.</p><p>Producer: Alasdair Cross</p><p>Expert Contributors: Sophie Hay, Parco Archeologico di Pompei; Matthew Nicholls, Oxford University</p><p>Special thanks to National Archaeological Museum, Naples and Parco Archeologico di Pompei</p>
27 total episodes available with 2 transcripts
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