The Conversation is a new series, held in the atmospheric Crypt with writers interviewed about big issues facing the world, followed by your chance to continue The Conversation afterwards.

The Conversation series finale sees the rockstar classicist Natalie Haynes celebrate the goddesses of Greek myth in her new book Divine Might. Here are Hera, Athene and Aphrodite in all their vengeful superpower and the brighter gifts of Hestia, Demeter and Persephone. The swaggering dash of Beyoncé thrown in reminds us of the contemporary weight of Natalie’s retelling of feminist perspectives in the novels A Thousand Ships, The Children of Jocasta, The Amber Fury and Stone Blind and the non-fiction best-seller Pandora’s Jar. All eight seasons of the BBC Radio 4 show Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics are available wherever you get your podcasts. Chaired by Peter Florence.

The main talk held in the atmospheric Crypt Bar is followed by an informal discussion. The discussion is free to attend.

If you cannot attend in-person, this talk will also be streamed live online. For tickets to watch online, click here.