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Women in power: the unfinished revolution for female MPs

Even after two female prime ministers, the model of politics we offer ourselves remains resolutely male.

By Mary Beard

Women in power: the unfinished revolution for female MPs

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Sex and death in the classical world

From striking coffin portraits to boldly erotic statues, the art of the Romans and Greeks tells us compelling stories…

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Death of a dictator

How Caesar’s murder set the template for political assassination.

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Mary Beard: humour in ancient Rome was a matter of life and death

It has always been bad for your public image to laugh in the wrong way or to crack jokes…

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