Sep 14, 2026 · 17 min · 7 segments
Part 2 is here! The Prima Porta is an exceptional piece of Roman Imperial imagery and we unpack its key features and symbolism with Dr Hannah Cornwell (University of Birmingham) in this two-part mini…
James RenshawHostKatrinaHostIt's Katrina here, and I hope you've enjoyed our expert and residents interviews over the summer.
It's the start of a new academic year, and I'm delighted to welcome back my co-host, James Renshaw, as he'll be talking with an expert in this miniseries focusing on one of the most iconic statues from the ancient world, and indeed, a vital form of Roman imperial propaganda.
Over to you, James.
[upbeat music] Today, I'm delighted to welcome from Birmingham University, Dr. Hannah Cornwell, expert in all things Late Republic and early Empire, and currently working on a book on diplomacy in the Roman world.
But she's gonna be talking to us about one very special statue, the Prima Porta statue.
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It's Katrina here, and I hope you've enjoyed our expert and residents interviews over the summer.
It's the start of a new academic year, and I'm delighted to welcome back my co-host, James Renshaw, as he'll be talking with an expert in this miniseries focusing on one of the most iconic statues from the ancient world, and indeed, a vital form of Roman imperial propaganda.
Over to you, James.
[upbeat music] Today, I'm delighted to welcome from Birmingham University, Dr. Hannah Cornwell, expert in all things Late Republic and early Empire, and currently working on a book on diplomacy in the Roman world.
But she's gonna be talking to us about one very special statue, the Prima Porta statue.
