70 years old (Born on January 01, 1955)
Happy birthday to the amazing Mary Beard! From decoding Roman Triumphs to revealing ancient jokes in "Laughter in Ancient Rome," you've made classics captivating and (dare we say) hilarious. Your witty contributions to academia show that history isn't always serious stuff!Your blog, “A Don’s Life,” keeps us both entertained and enlightened—who knew a Cambridge professor could be this relatable? While editing the Times Literary Supplement, you managed not only scholarly wisdom but also literary wit.
Here's wishing another year of archaeological humor, blog brilliance, and timeless triumphs—you've truly earned your toga as Classics' favorite legend. Cheers!