Professor Mary Beard talks about her new history of ancient Rome book, The Independent

So this is what the Romans did for us .

Mary Beard's 'SPQR' Takes a New Approach to the History of Rome - The Atlantic

A new book by Mary Beard looks at the glitz and gore of Rome

Are Men Obsessed With the Roman Empire? Yes, Say Men. - The New York Times

A Beginner's Guide to Getting Into Ancient Rome, by Mackenzie Patel

Empire to Empire: Mary Beard's Rome

TV review: Caligula with Mary Beard, BBC2, The Independent

Who is Mary Beard?

Mary Beard: 'The last thing I'd want is a world in which we all agreed', Mary Beard

Mary Beard is one of the world's best-known classicists - a brilliant academic, with a rare gift for communicating with a wide audience both though her books and TV presenting. In a series of sparkling essays, she explores our rich classical heritage - from Greek drama to Roman jokes, introducing some larger-than-life characters of classical history, such as Alexander the Great, Nero and Boudicca.

Confronting the Classics: Traditions, Adventures and Innovations [Book]