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Penelope

Writen by Hazel Atkinson. Known for her unwavering fidelity, Penelope did not lose hope that her husband, Odysseus, would return from the Trojan War, despite the decades that passed. This fictional piece relates the story through the eyes of the legendary Queen of Ithaca.
The Morning Star: Philippe I Duc d’Orléans Reconsidered

Written by Hazel Atkinson. The life of Philippe I Duc d’Orléans has been treated with pity and contempt by historians, on account of his lack of conformity to both early modern and modern notions of masculinity. But when re-considered, we can learn much about Philippe’s life, and how he was regarded by those around him.
Spilling Over: Ovid’s Heroides and the Mythological Female Voice

Written by Hazel Atkinson. Ovid’s Heroides is one of his most understudied texts. It consists of fifteen “letter” poems written from the perspective of various female characters of Greek myth. How might the text alter our perceptions of Greek myth and writings about it?
Walking in the Shadows: Britain’s Corpse Roads

Written by Hazel Atkinson. The old corpse roads of Northern England are situated between myth and memory, often becoming the topic of ‘folk horror’ discussions online. These paths marked the route of corpses on their way to burial, but what can they teach us about different methods of history?
Antony and Cleopatra

Written by Hazel Atkinson. “Here is how they say it began: a man, alone. Left waiting like a fool in an empty marketplace while the city emptied itself onto the riverbanks, desperate for a glimpse of her. She came to Caesar in secret, but for Antony she is all spectacle.”
Io Saturnalia! How to Welcome in the Festive Season like a Roman

Written by Hazel Atkinson. Saturnalia pre-dated today’s Christmas. In Ancient Rome, how was it celebrated? And, why was it necessary?
‘Awful and Lovely’: Bettany Hughes discusses her recent publication – ‘Venus and Aphrodite: History of a Goddess’ – with Daisy Dunn

Written by Hazel Atkinson. Bettany Highes’ latest book discusses the history of Aphrodite and Venus. In a recent talk, what did she have to say about representations of the goddess?
Review: Pandora’s Jar, Natalie Haynes

Written by Hazel Atkinson. Pandora’s Jar is a witty and wise attempt by Natalie Haynes to (re)centre the often overlooked or misjudged women of Ancient Greek myth.