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Stories and myths

Watch humanist Natalie Haynes describer the value we get from fictional stories

Natalie Haynes is a classicist, comedian, and writer. She is the author of several books including The Ancient Guide to Modern Life.

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Humanist Lives, with Alice Roberts

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