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Our new exhibition about ancient DNA, We Go Way Back, is now open.

As well as our exhibition and cafe, you can also join us at free events related to the exhibition in the coming months.

On 9 September, renowned classicist Mary Beard will host a panel of speakers to discuss how ancient DNA is reshaping our understanding of the Roman era.

Joining Mary Beard will be archaeologist Hella Eckardt, Professor of Global History Peter Frankopan, and postdoctoral fellow in our own Ancient Genomics Lab Marina Soares Da Silva.

Check the 'We Go Way Back' link in our bio for more information. taken in The Francis Crick Institute by @wmarybeard

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A medieval chapel, largely unchanged for some 900 … it’s a remarkable survival, its @wmarybeard favourite chapel so let’s, of course, take a look! 🏰👀

#history #folklore #church #medieval #heathchapel by @wmarybeard

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"Leighton House belongs to everybody" - hear from classicist Mary Beard, Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp, and calligraphy artist Soraya Syed, as they share their personal connections with Victorian artist Frederic Leighton's studio-home in a new documentary video exploring the 100 years journey, transformation and legacy of Leighton House.

🎞️ Watch the full video at @leightonsambournemuseums link in bio > 100 Years of Leighton House: 1926 - 2026

Join us throughout 2026 as we celebrate 100 years since Leighton House first opened as a public museum, under the governance of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with a diverse programme of exhibitions, special events and outreach initiatives.

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@wmarybeard @garyjkemp @artofthepen @othercinemas @bdp_com @kensingtonandchelseacouncil by @wmarybeard

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“One of the ways that I have learnt how to be part of a family” - Historian Mary Beard tells #Newsnight what Christmas has taught her. by @wmarybeard

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10 months ago

It's desperation in Homer if you ask us.

Continue the conversation with Mary and Charlotte by joining the Instant Classics Book Club! (link in bio)

#historypodcast #ancienthistory #homer #odyssey #bookclub #booktok by @wmarybeard

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Why are Taylor Swift and Florence Welch so interested in the mythical Cassandra? Find out tomorrow when Episode 6 drops!

#historypodcast #ancienthistory #ancientrome #ancientgreece #ancientcivilizations by @wmarybeard

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🚨NEW SERIES🚨

🏛️Starting THIS FRIDAY, @holland_tom_six is joined by Mary Beard for a four episode odyssey through ancient history...

🐴Oct 10th: THE TROJAN WAR🐴
☀️Oct 17th: ALEXANDER THE GREAT☀️
👑Oct 24th: JULIUS CAESAR👑
⚔️Oct 31st: GLADIATORS & SPARTACUS⚔️

Tom and Mary will explore the real stories behind these legends of the ancient world, with new episodes every Friday for the next four weeks.

The whole series will be available exclusively to members of The Rest Is History Club. The link to join is in our bio. by @wmarybeard

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Looking at the Latin makes the story a whole lot more believable 🐺

#historypodcast #ancienthistory #ancientrome #romanmythology #ancientcivilizations by @wmarybeard

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Rome’s foundation myths weren’t about being born Roman, they were about becoming Roman. What if our identities today worked the same way?

Episode 4 is OUT NOW!

#historypodcast #ancienthistory #ancientrome #rome #ancientcivilizations by @wmarybeard

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Democracy is something that has to be worked on, not just something that you get and enjoy.

#historypodcast #ancienthistory #ancientgreece #ancientcivilizations #democracy by @wmarybeard

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The truth is always more complicated than it first appears.

#historypodcast #ancienthistory #ancientgreece #ancientcivilizations #freedomofspeech by @wmarybeard

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Did Nero really fiddle while Rome burned?

Instant Classics - A new podcast hosted by @wmarybeard and @charlotteelizabethhiggins

Ancient stories, modern twists… and no degree in Classics required.

Launching Thursday, August 28th, 2025.

Handmade by @vespuccigroup by @wmarybeard

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