Historian Mary Beard Tackles Myths About Ancient Rome (Terry Gross, Fresh Air)

From Julius Caesar's last words to what Gladiator duels were actually like, classicist Mary Beard sets the record straight. Her new book is 'SPQR.' Also, John Powers reviews France's Oscar submission, 'Mustang.'
Interview:
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