Creating a Spectacle: Theatre in Ancient Athens
Creating a Spectacle: Theatre in Ancient Athens
Why was theatre-going so important to the Athenians? James Robson, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at The Open Univ... Read more
15 Aug 2013
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9mins
Making Athens Laugh: The Ancient Sense of Humour
Making Athens Laugh: The Ancient Sense of Humour
Slapstick, satire or stereotypes, just what made the Greeks laugh? In this episode James Robson, Senior Lecturer in Clas... Read more
15 Aug 2013
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10mins
Sex, Swearing and Satire in Aristophanes’ Comedy
Sex, Swearing and Satire in Aristophanes’ Comedy
Obscenity was a powerful tool in the hands of Greek playwrights. James Robson, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at T... Read more
15 Aug 2013
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8mins
Aristophanes’ Athens
Aristophanes’ Athens
What do Aristophanes’ plays tell us about life in ancient Athens? James Robson, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at ... Read more
15 Aug 2013
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14mins
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Performing Aristophanes
Performing Aristophanes
What are the challenges in performing Aristophanes for a modern audience? James Robson, Senior Lecturer in Classical Stu... Read more
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Aristophanes’ Women
Aristophanes’ Women
How well do the women in Aristophanes’ plays reflect the lives of real women in ancient Athens? James Robson, Senior Lec... Read more
15 Aug 2013
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