What did the Romans do for us? Classicist Mary Beard reveals all

They've certainly kept us entertained and, 1,500 years after their empire collapsed, they're as popular as ever. In no small part thanks to our most famous classicist, Dame Mary Beard. Now she reveals why their emperors were just like today's leaders...

What did the Romans do for us? Classicist Mary Beard reveals all


They've certainly kept us entertained and, 1,500 years after their empire collapsed, they're as popular as ever. In no small part thanks to our most famous classicist, Dame Mary Beard. Now she reveals why their emperors were just like today's leaders...