Aspasia

Meet Aspasia, the woman who broke all the rules in ancient Greece. Explore how writers and comedians used Aspasia's reputation to attack statesman Pericles. Learn about the contrasting portrayal of Aspasia in the Vatican Museum and Pericles' devotion to her. Discover Aspasia's remarkable life and her influence on philosophical dialogues. Explore the challenges of portraying Aspasia in comedy through examples from Aristophanes' play and a hypothetical portrayal of Barbara Streisand in the future.

Aspasia, a high-profile figure in Greek history, and her relationship with Pericles are explored in this podcast. It delves into their complex love story amidst a male-dominated society, their controversial lives, and Aspasia's influence on Pericles' actions. The podcast also discusses the pestilence in Athens and Pericles' attempts to preserve his legacy.