Mary Beard
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Filmography
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Meet the Romans with Mary Beard
The acclaimed British historian Mary Beard fell in love with the intrigue of classical Rome as a child. Here she delves deep into its heart to meet the citizens of the Empire. Exploring the latest archaeological evidence, she reveals what went on behind closed doors and in public baths 2,000 years ago. She enters buildings and walks the streets of Italy to show us what life was really like.

Caligula with Mary Beard
(2013)Two thousand years ago, Rome’s most capricious tyrant, Caligula, made himself a living god before having half of his empire’s elite killed.
Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
How could a mediocre city in central Italy come to dominate such a huge area? What held the empire together and tore it apart? Mary Beard takes in the history and archaeology of the ancient world.

Julius Caesar Revealed
(2018)Mary Beard is on a mission to uncover the real Julius Caesar.

Meet the Roman Emperor with Mary Beard
(2024)Acclaimed classicist Mary Beard explores what it was really like for the emperors of ancient Rome, taking us behind palace walls to reveal the hidden world of the Roman imperial court and lifestyle. Deciphering rare inscriptions, imperial-era artefacts and exploring epic locations, Mary gives us her unique insights into the emperors' lives, homes, entourages, sex lives and health.

Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards
(2017)An in-depth portrait of MANOLO BLAHNIK, self-confessed 'cobbler' and the man regarded by most influential fashion figures as 'the best shoe-maker of the 20th and 21st centuries. A film for anyone who has ever looked longingly at a pair of... 'Manolos'