The Essay - Greek and Latin Voices (Herodotus)

A series examining the culture that underpins Western civilisation, focusing on the Greek historian Herodotus, author of The Histories

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

Greek and Latin Voices: Series exploring the work of Herodotus. 1: Prof Christopher Pelling focuses on Herodotus' The Histories, considered the first western work of history.

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

Greek and Latin Voices: Series exploring the life and work of the Greek historian Herodotus. 2/4. Tom Holland recalls his youthful passion for Herodotus' shaggy dog stories.

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

Greek and Latin Voices: Series on the Greek historian Herodotus. 3/4. Emily Greenwood looks at the lasting appeal of Herodotus's work and his use to travel writing and journalism.

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

Greek and Latin Voices: Series exploring the life and work of the Greek historian Herodotus. 4/4. Paul Cartledge looks - in the writings of Herodotus - at the battle of Thermopylae.

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