Mary Beard
Mary Beard is a renowned British classicist and historian, celebrated for her accessible writings and insights into ancient Rome. She recently commented on the ongoing efforts to decipher the Herculaneum papyri, cautioning that despite the excitement surrounding these discoveries, they have not yet substantially altered our understanding of the ancient world.
Born on Jan 01, 1955 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 8.33 | 0.13% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 108,377 | $2,700,000 | 4,310$ |
| Uruguay | 2 | 7.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 5,713 | $54,000 | 89$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 5,081 | $350,000 | 307$ |
| Totals | 6 | 77,151,943 | 119,171 | $3,104,000 | 4,706$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Denmark:
Mary Beard also points out the lack of humor in Nolan's adaptation of 'The Odyssey'.
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Uruguay:
Mary Beard finds the film a good introduction to Homer's work despite character conceptualization issues.
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United Kingdom:
Mary Beard is a presenter of the podcast Instant Classics, which discusses the Odyssey.
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United Kingdom:
My most recent reading is ongoing: a long and lingering journey through Wilson’s fleet-footed version, in fortnightly discussion with classicist Mary Beard.
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Uruguay:
Mary Beard describes the Odyssey as the most complex postmodern epic ever composed.
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United Kingdom:
Mary Beard, a professor emerita of classics, discusses the cultural relevance of The Odyssey.
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New Zealand:
Mary Beard is a celebrity classicist known for her clever and companionable television shows about the classics.
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United Kingdom:
Mary Beard was a previous guest on The Rest Is History.
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Spain:
Mary Beard explains in her wonderful book about the Parthenon, perhaps the most recognizable building in Europe.
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Australia:
Mary Beard is mentioned as a contrasting figure to Brigitte Bardot in the context of Mediterranean culture.
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