Katharine Earnshaw

Join classics experts Katharine Earnshaw, Neville Morley, and Diana Spencer as they explore Virgil's 'Georgics'—a remarkable blend of farming manual and philosophical treatise. They discuss its intricate connections between agriculture and post-civil war politics in Rome, exploring the significance of rural life and land ownership. The conversation highlights the symbolism of bees as reflections of civil unrest and examines Virgil’s Epicurean influences, making his insights relevant to today's environmental challenges.