The Classics Podcast
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Join Dr Chella Ward and her two guests, Alexandra and Danny, in this first episode of our Talking Disability mini-series, launching this UK Disability History Month, exploring experiences of disability and the study of the ancient world.
Dr Alexandra Wright: https://staff.lincoln.ac.uk/05c06bfb-cea2-4992-b1d2-153685907b47
and https://alexandrafmorris.wordpress.com/
Dr Danny Pucknell:Cardiff and Vale College is Chair of the Cardiff and District Classical Association
https://classicalassociation.org/croeso-i-caerdydd-classics-past-present-and-future/
Alexandra mentioned Crip Antiquity (https://cripantiquity.com/) and Asterion Hub (https://asterion.uk/)
Disability Terminology Blog: https://classicalstudies.org/scs-blog/alexandra-morris/blog-brief-guide-disability-terminology-and-theory-ancient-world-studies
Article written for the general public about Harpocrates and cerebral palsy: https://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/disability-history/tomorrow-is-yesterday-disability-in-ancient-egypt/
Original peer-reviewed article written for a medical audience: https://pediatricstrokejournal.com/cerebral-palsy-in-ancient-egypt/
The views and opinions expressed in these podcasts are those of the speakers, and do not necessarily reflect those of the CA.
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We lied - there's one final episode of the series and it's a special one with Oxford don and Virgil super expert, Prof. Morgan. Find out what he thinks about our traitor theories and Aeneas' character arc, his favourite passages, the importance of Hercules and enjoy the quick fire round!
Llewelyn's music picks: Joan Armatrading (Down to Zero), Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis) and Leonard Cohen (Boogie St)
Thanks so much for joining us on this podcast series - look out for a mini series dropping very soon and a brand new season coming in 2026... send your comments and recommendations to us via IG @theclassicalpod
Our Bonus Episode this week is some extra time with Llewelyn: become a CA member to enjoy
Watch on YouTube to view the texts at the same time.
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Browse Caroline's work: https://carolinelawrence.com/
Enjoy the rest of the series and our reading suggestions
Read the Aeneid in Latin and English
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Our final episode has a summary of the series to date and then jumps into Book 3 as Katrina explains why 'The Wanderings' is a bit of a misnomer, and Caroline takes us through the smellscape of Aeneas' voyage from Troy to Carthage. We meet Helenus and Achates, two 'fidus' (faithful) sidekick companions and rate Aeneas' powers of storytelling.
Thanks so much for joining us on this podcast journey - look out for more episodes soon! Our Bonus Episode this week is a reading of the Roman Quests: become a CA member to enjoy
Watch on YouTube to view the texts at the same time.
Watch a documentary about sailing the route of Aeneas
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Browse Caroline's work: https://carolinelawrence.com/
Enjoy the rest of the series and our reading suggestions
Read the Aeneid in Latin and English
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Virgil's Purple Prose? No, definitely not, but the Aeneid is replete with interesting uses of the word 'purpureus' and in this episode we look at purple as a colour of beauty, death, danger and eroticism - as well as shades of gold and the mystery of Lavinia's blush!
💜 Did you know that the colour purple in ancient Rome was a symbol of power and decadence but its origins are Phoenician?
Camilla is our bonus feature this week: to listen to our bonus content, become a CA member today and head to our member area: https://classicalassociation.org/join-us/
Watch on YouTube to view the texts at the same time.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts and find out more about the CA: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-classics-podcast
Browse Caroline's work: https://carolinelawrence.com/
Enjoy the rest of the series and our reading suggestions
Read the Aeneid in Latin and English
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Is the Aeneid fundamentally a melancholy poem? We revisit the Optimists and Pessimists whilst looking at examples of 'tears' and weeping, learning about the scholar Adam Parry, exploring Virgil’s use of apostrophes and brilliant half-lines, and taking a proper look at the closing scene of book 12, when Aeneas is enraged by sorrow to commit a terrible act...Enter our Verse and Voice Competition
Read Adam Parry's article here
To listen to our bonus content, become a CA member today and head to our member area: https://classicalassociation.org/join-us/
Watch on YouTube to view the texts at the same time.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts and find out more about the CA: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-classics-podcast
Browse Caroline's work: https://carolinelawrence.com/
Enjoy the rest of the series and our reading suggestions
Read the Aeneid in Latin and English
Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.