A tribute to the world of myth: Ovid and Holkham Hall

A tribute to the world of myth: Ovid and Holk...

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Exploring myth at Holkham Hall

Open University classics lecturer Paula James explains why Holkham Hall was chosen as a focus to study the significance of mythology and its function in art and culture. 

 . 6min 11sec
Why study myth?

Chris Emlyn-Jones, Valerie Hope and Paula James reveal the enduring importance of myth. 

 . 3min 36sec

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