My question is whether I should acknowledge the change in her appearance, and if so, what is the appropriate thing to say.

I believe that Mary has the right to present herself as she chooses, and I am not at all uncomfortable with her having a ...

Mary Beard is an everyday sort of heroine. She occupies public spaces – television screens, bookshop displays and magazine pages – with grey hair and no make-up. She takes on the vilest of ...

At some point during the two months that I didn’t see Mary, she grew a thick beard that completely covers her chin. When I saw the drastic and sudden (at least to me) change in her appearance ...

From the heart of Rome to the edges of empire, Mary Beard meets twelve intriguing Romans Hadrian's Wall attracted soldiers, slaves and traders from all around the Empire ...

At some point during the two months that I didn’t see Mary, she grew a thick beard that completely covers her chin. When I saw the drastic and sudden (at least to me) change in her appearance ...

Loving An Emperor Mary Beard explores the Empire and meets its people From the heart of Rome to the edges of empire, Mary Beard meets twelve intriguing Romans Gallery ...