Dr. Jane Draycott, a Roman historian, archaeologist, and lecturer at the University of Glasgow, joins Lexie to discuss her work on ancient medical practices looking at the evolution of skincare and assistive technologies like prosthetics, the complexities of studying classical reception in video games, ethical concerns with game studios, and writing her book Cleopatra’s Daughter. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com!
Originally recorded July 25, 2024.
Learn more about Dr. Draycott: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/humanities/staff/janedraycott/
Find her on Twitter as @JLDraycott
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Check out her book Cleopatra’s Daughter: https://shop.shakeandco.com/book/9781324095156
Check out her newest book Fulvia: The Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fulvia-jane-draycott/1146468855?ean=9780300278040
Check out her publications on Academia: https://glasgow.academia.edu/JaneDraycott
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