The hero we need now.

The classicist and TV presenter's revelation comes shortly after the UK boss of the social networking site apologised to women who have experienced abuse on the site. Prof Beard, who has also faced ...

He works in mysterious ways.

Classics professor Mary Beard, author of SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about her new book, as well as a look at how Roman times speak to today.

17:28, Mon, Oct 13, 2025 Updated: 17:39, Mon, Oct 13, 2025 Dame Professor Mary Beard has said that the University of Cambridge is smarter now than in previous years after rugby players were "excluded" ...