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Kes Publica

Kes Publica

By: Nick Burns & Peter Feeney
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Kes Publica is about everything wonderful to be found in the ancient world. Nick Burns and Peter Feeney are two Classics teachers at King Edward's School, Bath. Have you ever wished you could go back and study Classics? Now you can: join us on a journey into all the most interesting topics at A-Level and beyond. An excellent resource for A-Level students and anyone who wants to learn more!

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Episodes
  • Episode 35: The Controversial Case of Late Antiquity

    Episode 35: The Controversial Case of Late Antiquity
    May 12 2026

    In this episode we look at a strange, unsettling, forbidden area of Classics: Late Antiquity. We admit our ignorance and prejudice regarding this neglected and haunted land. Mr Burns makes the case that perhaps we should take another look. We give a broad overview of what happens and why, and what Classicists think of it. We discuss questions such as: what counts as better or worse art? What counts as literary excellence? What counts as history worth studying? Do the words we use such as 'Classics' have their own, subtle effects? Listen to find out more.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 34: Slavery in the Ancient World

    Episode 34: Slavery in the Ancient World
    Apr 27 2026

    This episode is aimed at pupils who are studying slavery in the ancient world in their Latin lessons at KES. However, it is also appropriate for anyone interested in the subject. Mr Burns and Mr Feeney go into depth about the distinctive characteristics of ancient slavery, exploring what it was like and how it was viewed. KES pupils, parents, and indeed anyone else are most welcome to listen in and hear about what students are learning.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 33: Aeneid Book 8 - Part 2

    Episode 33: Aeneid Book 8 - Part 2
    Mar 6 2026

    In this episode Mr Burns and Mr Feeney deal with the second half of Book 8. Expect Lord of the Rings comparisons, psychedelic passages about lightning bolts, divine comedy, and of course the inimitable shield of Aeneas. Enjoy!
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    42 mins
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