Season 1: Lucretius' De Rerum Natura

Zainab Mahdi talks to Dr Dhiaa Kareem Ali, lecturer at the University of Kufa and Nahrein Network - British Institute for the Study of Iraq (BISI) Visiting Scholar. Dr Dhiaa talks about his work with the Mandaean community, both in Iraq and the Diaspora. Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/nahrein/media/podcasts/transcript-conversation-dhiaa-kareem-ali Date of episode recording: 2024-04-25T00:00:00Z Duration: 26:47 Language of episode: English Presenter: Zainab Mahdi Guests: Dhiaa Kareem Ali Producer: Zainab Mahdi

In the final episode of this series of Generation One, we take a look at cities and climate action. With many elections happening around the world, what are cities actually doing to adapt to climate change, mitigate climate impact on populations, and reduce emissions? Our hosts discuss urban adaptation and transformation with UCL Professor Lauren Andres (Director of Research at the Bartlett School of Planning) and Mark Watts, the Executive Director of C40 Cities, a global network of mayors taking urgent climate action. C40 Cities website: https://www.c40.org/ The Bartlett School of Planning: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/planning/bartlett-school-planning For the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast Date of episode recording: 11th April 2024 Duration: 33.46 minutes Language of episode: English  Presenter: Mark Maslin and Simon Chin-Yee  Guests: Professor Lauren Andres, UCL Mark Watts, C40 Cities Producer: Adam Batstone

How does our understanding of genetics shape the health of the public? In this month’s episode, our experts dive into the exciting world of genetics, exploring the latest technological breakthroughs and innovations. They discuss not only the value of these advancements but also the ethical considerations surrounding them, particularly in how they can enhance the health of the public. Dr Adam Rutherford (bestselling author, broadcaster and lecturer in genetics and society at UCL) shares his wealth of knowledge on the evolution of genetics, and the common misconceptions that persist in the field. Adam delves into the historical context of genetics and its entanglement with eugenics, reminding us of the ethical considerations that must accompany scientific advancement. Prof George Davey Smith, a clinical epidemiologist and director of the MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, discusses the impact of genetics on the health of the public. He highlights the potential of genetic data to revolutionise healthcare and offers a critical perspective on the consumer genetics market. Listen for an in depth look at the complexities of genetic diseases, the implications for health policy, and the ethical dimensions of genetic research. Public Health Disrupted with Rochelle Burgess and Xand Van Tulleken is produced by Annabelle Buckland at Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry Date of episode recording: 2023-11-23T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:29:32 Language of episode: English Presenter:Melissa Pires Da Silva Guests: Maddalena Italia Producer: Melissa Pires Da Silva

Maddalena Italia & Mélissa Pires Da Silva: On Sanskrit Erotic Poetry Date of episode recording: 2023-11-23T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:29:32 Language of episode: English Presenter:Melissa Pires Da Silva Guests: Maddalena Italia Producer: Melissa Pires Da Silv

In the Second Episode of Season Two Professor Mark Weeden talks about his current research across the Cuneiform World from hieroglyphic inscriptions discovered in Turkey to cuneiform tablets found in Iraq. You can see more about Prof. Weeden at the Departmental People page. Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/markweedentranscript.docx Date of episode recording: 2022-03-13T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:27:20 Language of episode: English Presenter:Sofia Bongiovanni Guests: Dr. Mark Weeden Producer: Mélissa Pires Da Silva

Season Two begins with a discussion with Prof. Phiroze Vasunia who talks about his new inter-institution research project ‘Comparative Classics, Greece, Rome, and India’. You can see more about Prof. Vasunia at the Departmental People page and more on the project is situated on the Departmental Research pages. Transcript link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/phiroze_podcast_transcript.docx Date of episode recording: 2022-01-13T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:30:14 Language of episode: English Presenter:Mélissa Pires Da Silva Guests: Prof. Phiroze Vasunia Producer: Giovanna Di Martino

(Mis)understanding heroes: from Achilles to Superman In this episode, we embark on an exciting journey as Antony bills Achilles alongside Superman. Transcript link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/makrinospodcasttranscript.docx Date of episode recording: 2021-11-25T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:30:11 Language of episode: English Presenter:Mateen Arghandehpour Guests: Dr. Antony Makrinos Producer: Sofia Bongiovanni

In this episode, Marta speaks about the political dimensions and implications, past and present, of Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things. Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/marta_podcast_transcription_revised.docx Date of episode recording: 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:20:06 Language of episode: 00:20:06 Presenter:Giovanna Di Martino Guests: Marta Martín Díaz Producer: Sofia Bongiovanni

In this episode, Melissa explores the reception of Homer and Virgil, and the concept of 'family' in their epics, in 20th-century Germany and France. Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/classics/sites/classics/files/family_in_broch_and_giraudouxs_receptions_of_the_homeric_and_virgilian_epics_transcript.docx Date of episode recording: 2021-06-28T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:20:43 Language of episode: English Presenter:Sofia Bongiovanni Guests: Melissa Pires da Silva Producer: Sofia Bongiovanni