Ever wondered why William Shakspeare was so obsessed with classical mythology and ancient history? He wasn't alone! In this week's podcast episode Jean is joined by Elle Jones, classics and theatre enthusiast, to talk all about the classical influences abundant throughout early modern theatre; from Shakspeare to Christopher Marlow; from Greek mythology to Roman history; Elle knows it all!

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Books Mentioned:The Iliad by Homer: https://amzn.to/2z5T7phDoctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe: https://amzn.to/2z4iQOLDido, Queen of Carthage by Christopher Marlowe: https://amzn.to/2z66h5ITroilus and Cressida by William Shakspeare: https://amzn.to/2zNIIhlMidsummer Night's Dream by William Shakspeare: https://amzn.to/2JWd0TUTitus Andronicus by William Shakespeare: https://amzn.to/2QyxwfNMacbeth by William Shakspeare: https://amzn.to/2ODXugaRomeo and Juliet by William Shakspeare: https://amzn.to/2z5d3IJ'Tis Pity She's a Whore by John Ford: https://amzn.to/2Dh4OwnWhoso List to Hunt, I Know Where Is An Hind (poem) by Thomas WyattThe Duchess of Malfi by John Webster: https://amzn.to/2zJtrhSThe Witch of Edmonton: https://amzn.to/2PkWaEeThe Tale of Troy by Roger Lancelyn Green: https://amzn.to/2JV0mV7