Beard, Mary, 1955-

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August 12, 2016

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From Gladiator Duels To Caesar's Last Words: The Myths Of Ancient Rome

Historian Mary Beard says many of our popular notions about the empire are based on culture rather than fact. Her new book is called SPQR. Originally broadcast Nov. 30, 2015.

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From Gladiator Duels To Caesar's Last Words: The Myths Of Ancient Rome

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