The Essay - Greek and Latin Voices (Cicero)

A series examining the culture that underpins Western civilisation, focusing on Cicero, the Roman politician, orator and author - of works such as On Rhetoric

The Essay - Greek and Latin Voices (Cicero) - Episode 1

Maria Wyke, Professor of Latin at UCL, discusses the end of Cicero's life and his last speeches.

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The Essay - Greek and Latin Voices (Cicero) - Episode 2

Mary Beard, Professor of Classics at Cambridge University, explains why she still reads Cicero.

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The Essay - Greek and Latin Voices (Cicero) - Episode 3

Paula James, of the Open University, looks at Roman relationships as annotated by Cicero.

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The Essay - Greek and Latin Voices (Cicero) - Episode 4

Catherine Steel, of Glasgow University, talks about Cicero's love for and mastery of gossip.

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