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Mary Beard: Why You Should Argue With the Ancients

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Apr 17, 202627:15Society & Culture

What is the point of studying Classics today? Mary Beard explains why the ancient world still shocks, challenges, and reshapes how we think. Discover how Greek and Roman history can change your perspective, without offer...

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Mary Beard: Why You Should Argue With the Ancients is an episode from Classical Wisdom Speaks by Classical Wisdom . What is the point of studying Classics today? Mary Beard explains why the ancient world still shocks, challenges, and reshap...

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Mary Beard: Why You Should Argue With the Ancients

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