We could listen to Mary Beard talk about art 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨. When it comes to works of art, how can we tell what’s fake and what’s real? What’s the difference between a forgery and a replica? Which was Giovanni da Cavino trying to make when he created his medals? Mary Beard explores the motives behind Cavino’s creations.🕵️‍♀️ 🔎 Take a closer look at this work of art ➡️ bit.ly/3bwMJgN 🖼 Giovanni da Cavino, “Antonia, 36 B.C.-A.D. c. 38, Daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia,” mid 16th cen

Leading scholar and classicist Dame Mary Beard has been outlining the themes being explored in her Edinburgh lecture series. Professor Beard is using this year’s Gifford Lectures to highlight that we are not so different from those living in the ancient world. #GiffordsEd | The University of Edinburgh

16K views · 100 reactions | Mary Beard, one of the world's most respected classical scholars, shares her big ideas. | Big Think | Facebook

151K views · 590 reactions | Mary Beard examines the only cradle to survive from the ancient Roman world. | BBC | Facebook