In this final episode, Katrina talks to Leo, Alice and Aimee about how Oxford has nurtured their passion for the ancient world, what connects Lizzo to Classics, and how understanding the past can be a force for good. When making Regional Classi

Episode 6: Wales

Dec 17th, 2021 39m 15s

This episode features Boudica, a tortoise, Pegasus and Chris Martin, and that’s before we meet our panellists! Listen to Ellie’s experiences studying on both sides of the border, learn more about Roman funerary monuments, Lewys’ favourite part

Episode 5: The North of England

Nov 1st, 2021 44m 40s

In this episode, we discuss Classics and employability, the tremendous breadth of the discipline, the thrill of philosophy, and how you can discover what fascinates you. We find out how Amy got hooked on Plato (having first applied to study ph

Episode 4: Midlands

Oct 6th, 2021 41m 28s

In this episode, we talk about coming to Classics without any ancient languages; Bertie’s first love and how Classics took her into the world of Facebook… Alexander’s passion for history; Ellie’s research into Ancient Nubia; Classics outreach;

Episode 3: South West England

Sep 20th, 2021 51m 33s

In this episode, we discover what links Virgil to Devon, why Classics is relevant today, Justin’s love for languages, which transferable skills Classics gives you, and why, in Molly’s view, Classics and English is the best degree available in O

Episode 2: Scotland

Sep 13th, 2021 48m 4s

We talk about the Classics Admissions Test, growing up in Fife, Jess’ work with the Clydeside Project, things that get into a ‘fankle’ (Arlene explains all!), and how we’d love for more teachers to teach Classics in Scotland! ContributorsProf

Episode 1: Northern Ireland

Aug 31st, 2021 52m 40s

We talk about what ‘Classics’ really means and its place in the 21st century; we discuss Greek vases, ‘Irish modesty’, provincial art, the Sogdians; and we highlight the particular barriers that Northern Irish students may face, and how to over

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