Produced by The Classical Association, this podcast features content all about the ancient world - from revision material for students of ancient history 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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Out now: Classics & Careers Season 3
Classics & Careers S4, E1: Sam Akbar (Clinical Psychologist)
Classics and Careers is BACK! (https://classicalassociation.org/classics-and-careers-2/)
We're kicking off a new season where the Classics Podcast host Katrina Kelly meets guests from all walks of life, from anthropologists to actuaries, producers to policy advisers, fascinating people whose connection to the ancient world has influenced their diverse careers.
Episode 1 features trained classicist Dr Sam Akbar, author of the Odyssey Mindset, and an expert in stress, resilience and trauma. Her expertise in treating refugees with PTSD provides unique insight into resilience and her book distils the wisdom of Homer's Odyssey into seven practical lessons for the modern reader.
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14 Sept 2026
The Prima Porta with Dr Hannah Cornwell: Part 2
Part 2 is here! The Prima Porta is an exceptional piece of Roman Imperial imagery and we unpack its key features and symbolism with Dr Hannah Cornwell (University of Birmingham) in this two-part mini series, hosted by James Renshaw, perfect for those studying Ancient History or Classical Civilisation.
Timestamps:
1:00: where was Parthia and what is the historical context?
2:55: losing the Parthian standards
8:14: is this a dog? or a wolf?
10:51: is Aeneas linked to the Prima Porta?
13:16: comparing to other statues of Augustus
Follow Hannah's work (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/caha/cornwell-hannah). Look at the statue here (https://museum.classics.cam.ac.uk/collections/casts/primaporta-augustus).
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10 Sept 2026
The Prima Porta with Dr Hannah Cornwell: Part 1
We're going back to school! The Prima Porta is an exceptional piece of Roman Imperial imagery and we unpack its key features and symbolism with Dr Hannah Cornwell (University of Birmingham) in this two-part mini series, hosted by James Renshaw, perfect for those studying Ancient History or Classical Civilisation.
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Timestamps:
1:00: what is the Prima Porta?
3:50: were there any copies of the Prima Porta?
5:05: the adlocutio pose and what this tells us about Augustus
8:10: the decoration on the breastplate
Follow Hannah's work (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/caha/cornwell-hannah). Look at the statue here (https://museum.classics.cam.ac.uk/collections/casts/primaporta-augustus).
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