Mary Beard
Date of birth: 1955-01-01
Place of birth: Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, UK
Known for: Acting
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Biography
Dame Winifred Mary Beard, DBE, FSA, FBA is an English scholar of Ancient Roman civilization. The New Yorker characterises her as "learned but accessible". Beard is Professor of Classics at the University of Cambridge, a fellow of Newnham College, and Royal Academy of Arts Professor of Ancient Literature.
Movie Credits
Sultana's Dream
2023-11-17
Inés sets out on a voyage of discovery around India in search of Ladyland, the Utopian land of women
Meet the Roman Emperor with Mary Beard
2024-04-08
With unique insights in epic locations and interpretations of ancient inscriptions and artefacts, Ma
Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town
2010-12-14
The volcanic eruption that ravaged Pompeii in year 79 is one of the most famous in history. It is kn
Julius Caesar Revealed
2018-02-12
Mary Beard is on a mission to uncover the real Julius Caesar, and to challenge public perception, ex
Caligula with Mary Beard
2013-07-29
What is true and what is false in the hideous stories spread about the controversial figure of the R
Pompeii: New Secrets Revealed with Mary Beard
2013-07-06
With unparalleled access to Pompeii and featuring cutting-edge modern technology, Mary Beard guides
Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards
2017-09-15
An in-depth portrait of MANOLO BLAHNIK, self-confessed 'cobbler' and the man regarded by most influe