004– That’s Amores!

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!Chilli warning – adult content!  If you think ancient love poetry sounds dry, think again.  From Sapphic longings to racy hook-ups amongst the fast set, from threesomes to ancient sex manuals, there's not a mawkish rhyming couplet, daffodil, or summer’s day in sight.  If you’ve ever wondered what NOT to give someone for Valentine’s Day, this episode’s for you. 

Battle of the Books - Round 4

• Wildcard:  Sappho – Lesbian Love Poems 

• Catullus – The Love Poems 

• Ovid – The Amores and The Art of Love 

Shortcuts

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Battle of the Booze

Aglianico from near Rome – thought to be the nearest to Ancient Rome’s favourite red grape variety. 

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