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The Reading Party PodcastSeason 2 RoundupJoin Megan and Lexie for a wrap up of season two! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1839 minThe Reading Party PodcastDesert God: Part 2In the season finale of The Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie dive deep into the final chapters of "Desert God" by Wilbur Smith. They discuss the inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and unsatisfying conclusions in the book, questioning the choices made by the author. Despite the captivating writing style and beautiful descriptions, they express disappointment in the lack of resolution and the abrupt ending. Join them as they analyze the plot, characters, and historical inaccuracies, offer a critical review of "Desert God”, and explore the complexities of blending mythology and history in fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2024-05-0752 minThe Reading Party PodcastDesert God: Part 1In this episode of the Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie dive into the world of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as they discuss the book "Desert God" by Wilbur Smith. Join them as they dissect the historical inaccuracies, character developments, and plot twists in this fifth installment of the Egyptian series. From the over-sexualization of characters to the questionable lore inconsistencies, Megan and Lexie provide a critical yet engaging analysis of the book.Grab your favorite beverage and snacks as they spill the tea on the adventures of Taita, Mem, and the princesses in this epic...
2024-04-3050 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Prince of Egypt (1998)In this episode of the Reading Party Podcast, hosts Megan and Lexie are joined by Dr. Roselyn A. Campbell to discuss the animated movie "The Prince of Egypt" set in ancient Egypt. Dr. Campbell, a subject matter expert, shares insights and expertise on bioarchaeology, the historical/cultural aspects of the film, and provides a captivating exploration of ancient Egyptian stories. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with tea-spilling and historical analysis on this engaging episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2354 minThe Reading Party PodcastPharaohJoin your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians, Megan and Lexie, as they unpack the fast-paced plot and questionable historical accuracy of the book Pharaoh by Wilbur Smith on today’s episode of The Reading Party Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1654 minThe Reading Party PodcastExodus: Gods and Kings (2014)Today on the Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie discuss the 2014 movie "Exodus: Gods and Kings" starring Christian Bale. Egyptologist Dr. Christian Casey, a postdoc at the Freie Universität Berlin working on the Zodiac Project, joins them to talk about ancient zodiacal terms and the development of horoscopes in Mesopotamia. Dr. Casey also shares insights on popular representations of ancient Egypt, focusing on accuracy and educating audiences about the reality of ancient Egyptian culture.Dr. Casey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osarnachthis/Website: https://www.caseyegyptologist.com/ Hosted on...
2024-04-091h 09The Reading Party PodcastJoseph, King of Dreams (2000)Grab your tea and snacks, and join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians, Megan and Lexie, today as they talk about the 2000 animated movie Joseph, King of Dreams with special guest Dr. Joshua Bowen, who shares his expertise as an honorary Hebrew Bible scholar to analyze the biblical context of the film! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-0258 minThe Reading Party PodcastCleopatra (1963) Deep Dive with Dr. Kara CooneyOn today’s episode of the Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie are joined by Egyptologist Kara Cooney, to discuss Egypt during Cleopatra's reign. Cleopatra's identity and heritage have been a subject of debate, with various theories suggesting different aspects of her ancestry. The episode discusses the possibility that Cleopatra may have had Egyptian ancestry, despite being part of the Macedonian Ptolemaic dynasty. One key piece of evidence supporting this theory is Cleopatra's ability to speak and read Egyptian, a language that was not commonly known among the ruling class of the Ptolemaic dynasty. This linguistic ski...
2024-03-1954 minThe Reading Party PodcastCleopatra (1963)Today on The Reading Party Podcast, join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians, Megan and Lexie, as they shed light on the inaccuracies in costumes and historical context present in the 1963 movie Cleopatra, prompting discussions about the creative liberties taken in portraying ancient Egypt and Roman culture on screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-1254 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe QuestYour friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians, Megan and Lexie, are back this week to delve into their changing perspective on Wilbur Smith's novel The Quest, a mystical high fantasy novel set in ancient Egypt. They explore problematic themes of race essentialism, exoticism, and strange relationships within the story. The discussion highlights uncomfortable elements like magical rituals involving sex for knowledge transfer and the villain who steals magic from others. While critical, you don't want to miss this discussion examining the book's flaws and contradictions, offering a nuanced take on its content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2024-03-0532 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Mummy (2017)Today, Megan and Lexie are joined by Egyptologist Dr. Jill Waller, to discuss the 2017 movie "The Mummy". Definitely not cut from the same cloth as the original movies with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, Megan, Lexie, and Jill explore how the film deviates from actual Egyptian history and culture, resulting in a portrayal that is far from accurate.One key point raised by the hosts is the misrepresentation of Egyptian hieroglyphs and language in the movie. They note that the language used in the film, while aiming to sound ancient and mystical, does not align with...
2024-02-2756 minThe Reading Party PodcastAssassin's Creed OriginsGrab your tea and your snacks, and join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians, Megan and Lexie, as they talk with Dr. Christian Casey about how Assassin's Creed Origins incorporates elements of ancient Egyptian culture and history to enhance the gameplay experience. They focus on the significance of the feather of Ma'at in the game, a symbol of truth and justice in ancient Egyptian mythology associated with the weighing of the heart ceremony in the afterlife. Players engage in conversations with defeated characters in the underworld, using the feather of Ma'at for judgment.They discuss how the...
2024-02-2054 minThe Reading Party PodcastWarlock: Part 2*Content warning below* Today Megan and Lexie discuss part two of Wilbur Smith's novel, Warlock, which includes a pursuit, a trick, a dust storm, and a change in plans. How many things are we frustrated with in this episode? Too many to count. Gratuitous and poorly written sex scenes, racist and misogynistic elements, and the problematic portrayal of women, particularly African women, in the book, with descriptions that perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Grab your tea, your snacks, and join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians for all of this, plus the many historical inaccuracies!CONTENT WARNING: The end o...
2024-02-131h 10The Reading Party PodcastWarlock: Part 1*Content warning below* In this episode of the Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie dive into the first part of the book "Warlock", from the “Egyptian Series” by Wilbur Smith. They discuss their initial thoughts and share their feelings of familiarity with the plot. Despite some disappointments, they appreciate the well-written descriptions and the immersive atmosphere of the story, though the villain could have done with some more work! Grab your tea, your snacks, and join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians as they analyze and enjoy another ancient Egypt-inspired story!Content warning: "Warlock" contains scenes of grap...
2024-02-0655 minThe Reading Party PodcastGods of EgyptIn this episode, Megan and Lexie discuss the 2016 movie "Gods of Egypt" with special guest Dr. Marissa Stevens, an Egyptologist at UCLA. They delve into the themes and cultural influences of the film, as well as the intersection between Egypt and Ancient Persia. Marissa shares her expertise on funerary papyri and the significance of the 21st dynasty. Grab your tea, your snacks, and join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians as they explore the connections between ancient civilizations and the impact on religious practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-3053 minThe Reading Party PodcastRiver God: Part 2This week, Dr. Briana Jackson joins us again to tackle part 2 of Wilbur Smith’s novel, “River God”! What do we think of the novel’s ending? Who exactly were the Hyksos? Is the relationship between Taita and Lostris as weird as we all think? All this and more, on this episode of The Reading Party Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2358 minThe Reading Party PodcastRiver God: Part 1Megan and Lexie are joined by guest host, Dr. Brianna Jackson, to talk about Wilbur Smith's 1993 novel, River God. You can find Brianna online here: https://www.brianacjackson.com/abouthttps://twitter.com/Baladriahttps://www.youtube.com/user/Baladria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1651 minThe Reading Party PodcastBonus Episode! Stray Gods: The Roleplaying MusicalJoin Megan and Lexie for a special, bonus episode on Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, a fantastic new video game heavily inspired by Greek mythology!Join our Patreon for more bonus content: patreon.com/readingpartypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2452 min
Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & FolkloreHomer & The Iliad w/ Lexie HenningTraveling bards, days of performances, and a 10 year war - we’re talking about Homer and The Iliad with scholar and podcaster, Lexie Henning! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of warfare, death, enslavement, drowning, and plague/disease. GuestLexie Henning is the Programs & Administration Coordinator for the Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian World. Her research interests include Classical reception in media, nationalism studies, and cultural heritage in political conflict. In 2020, she co-founded The Ozymandias Project, a humanities focused non-profit aimed at making access to t...
2023-10-1857 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyIconoclasm with Lexi HenningEPISODE 64 | Kara and Jordan discuss iconoclasm in the ancient and medieval worlds with Lexie Henning, the host of the Ancient Office Hours podcast. Below is information about Lexie and some visuals! We include Aya Sofia, also called Hagia Sophia, a 6th century CE multi-domed church turned mosque turned museum turned back to mosque. We also discuss the 13th century CE church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, which literally means St. Mary on top of (the goddess) Minerva, indicating a Christian claim over what is now defined as pagan. Both Aya Sofia and Santa Maria Sopra...
2023-10-021h 13The Reading Party PodcastSeason 1 RoundupJoin us for this final episode of the Reading Party Podcast's inaugural season! What were our favourite adaptations? Did we find a Helen and Paris we could love? Who was our favourite Achilles, and just why does Lexie continue to love "Odysseus, Voyage to the Underworld" quite so much?All this and more!SEASON 2 RELEASES EARLY 2024!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast
2023-08-2239 minThe Reading Party PodcastIthaca: A Novel of Homer's Odyssey, Part 2We finish up looking at a very unexpected book - how does this Odysseus compare to the others we seen? What about Penelope? Does Telemachus follow in his father's footsteps and become a mighty warrior king? How many tangents do we go off on this time? All this and more!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod
2023-08-1558 minThe Reading Party PodcastIthaca: A Novel of Homer's Odyssey, Part 1Finally, a book that gives us a Telemachus we can get behind! Questionable chaperoning choices aside, this was a great read, with a complex and well-rounded main character. Sadly the same can't be said for Penelope...but at least we got to witness one of Helen and Menelaus' domestic disputes? Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://w...
2023-08-0850 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Odyssey (1997 miniseries)Is this finally a Penelope we dislike, and a Telemachus we enjoy? What's with the weird, Egyptian-esque Circe? Are these gods the best we've seen yet? Answers to all of these questions and more, on this episode of The Reading Party Podcast!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9...
2023-07-1859 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Lost Books of the Odyssey: A NovelWerewolves, golems, and the theory of everything, oh my! This might just be one of the weirdest and most initially confusing literary adaptations of the Odyssey that we've ever seen. We even try to pick our favorite version of Odysseus' homecoming. Come hear out thoughts on the Odyssey, re-told in an alternative mythology mini short-story format! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @T...
2023-07-111h 03The Reading Party PodcastTroy: The OdysseyThis week's (delightfully?) chaotic episode features a ton of weird accents, out of place armour, and really bizarre set choices! Apparently Calypso's island is in Thailand, while the Palace of Odysseus on Ithaca looks like a baroque 18th century French palace. Also, we can't figure out why there's a Kraken that won't attack Trojans... Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod
2023-07-0457 minThe Reading Party PodcastOdysseus: Voyage to the UnderworldMight this be Megan's best recap ever? Did Homer invent the first vampire or did giant bat creatures exist already in mythology? Can we all agree that this movie is not really related to the Odyssey since Megan instead finds way too many bizarre Christian symbols? Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...
2023-06-2743 minThe Reading Party PodcastCirce Part 2Wait, the book doesn't end with Odysseus leaving Aiaia?! Does Circe turn out to be the parent we think she'd be? What exactly happens when a man's mistress/baby mama and child live with his wife and firstborn son on a tiny island? Also, Lexie find parallels between the Norse myth of Odin and Fenrir and a certain exchange in Circe. Come hear our many opinions on this packed back half of Madeline Miller's novel! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing...
2023-06-2056 minThe Reading Party PodcastCirce Part 1Today we contemplate whether Madeline Miller's Circe is the world's original "ugly duckling" story, why Circe and Calypso are often confused for the same person, and explore Circe's selfish and mortal hating family! We discuss this and more in this cameo filled, who is who of Greek mythology in this origin story packed first half! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod
2023-06-1342 minThe Reading Party PodcastUlysses (1954)Come and hear our thoughts on the 1954 movie Ulysses, starring Kirk Douglas, and some of the shortest man-skirts to ever grace the silver screen! Is Telemachus the most annoying teenage "boy" in existence? Why is Nausica wearing a wedding cake as a hat? All this and more, on the latest Reading Party Podcast!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @T...
2023-06-0648 minThe Reading Party PodcastHelen of Troy (Margaret George novel) Part 2Join us as we discuss how having an inside view of Paris’ and Helen’s relationship changes our understanding of the characters and the story, how we think that the gods could have been more convincingly (and helpfully!) integrated into the novel, and see whether Lexie finds any redeeming qualities in this version of Helen!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodIns...
2023-02-131h 03The Reading Party PodcastHelen of Troy (Margaret George novel) Part 1Will this monster of a novel finally give us the Helen of Troy we’ve been looking for? Is this the sassiest Hecuba we’ve ever seen? Does someone finally end the “star-crossed lovers” trope? Did we even read the same book?! Join us for this week’s Reading Party to find out all of this and more!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPart...
2023-02-071h 02The Reading Party PodcastHelen of Troy (2003 miniseries)Featuring the wildest backstory for Helen (who is “a child”), a disconcertingly graphic scene of sexual assault, and the weirdest Achilles we’ve met so far, join us as we laugh our way through the 2003 miniseries Helen of Troy. Despite taking a *very* dark turn at the end (seriously, not recommended for those with SA trauma), this is one of the funniest, most enjoyable adaptations of the Iliad that we’ve seen, and comes with an almost non-stop feeling of “what the actual fuck?!”.Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email...
2023-01-311h 13The Reading Party PodcastSong of Achilles Part 2How does Madeline Miller take Achillles from lovestruck teen to fully-fledged warrior? Is this the most rounded Briseis we’ve come across? How do you tell the end of Achilles’ story from Patroclus’ point of view when the latter dies before the former?! All this and more!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.you...
2023-01-2459 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Song of Achilles Part 1S1 Ep16 The Song of Achilles Part 1We enjoy a teenage romance that takes us to Patroclus and Achilles before the war even begins, and debate whether Thetis’ dislike of humanity is reasonable, and whether she is, in fact, Dark Galadriel of the ocean. As a side note…can you adapt a myth and manage to avoid using tropes?Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast
2023-01-1752 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Women of Troy Part 2We continue reading Pat Barker’s “Trojan Women”, and…well, we have questions! Why invent a totally unnecessary pregnancy for a minor character when the main character is so very pregnant? Why is Pyrrhus allowed to get away with (literal) murder? Why are there so many storylines?!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtu...
2023-01-101h 02The Reading Party PodcastThe Women of Troy Part 1Moving on from the siege of Troy, we rejoin Briseis (and the rest of the Trojan women) as they wait on the beaches, slaves in the Greek camp, wondering when they’ll be herded onto boats and taken away from their country. Do we finally find a sympathetic Helen? How does Pat Barker handle the issue of forced pregnancies in slave women? Is this the most depressing book we’ve ever read?Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from...
2023-01-031h 09The Reading Party PodcastSilence of the Girls Part 2We continue with Briseis’ trials in the Iliad and - despite our myriad of problems with the book - truly enjoy it and recommend it to everyone. This book contains undisguised violence and sexual assault, and episodes 12 and 13 of the podcast should be treated with caution by survivors of trauma and assault.Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod
2022-12-271h 09The Reading Party PodcastSilence of the Girls Part 1The Iliad, but from Briseis’ perspective! Join Megan and Lexie as they tackle the first half of Pat Barker’s brutal retelling of the Iliad, focusing on the experiences of Briseis as she is taken into slavery in the Greek camp. This book contains undisguised violence and sexual assault, and episodes 12 and 13 of the podcast should be treated with caution by survivors of trauma and assault.Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on...
2022-12-2037 minThe Reading Party PodcastAuthor Interview: Natalie Haynes (A Thousand Ships)Natalie Haynes joins Megan and Lexie to talk about writing A Thousand Ships, her new projects, and the importance of making the ancient world accessible to everyone who wants to know about it! Featuring some serious fangirling behaviour by Megan and Lexie.Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1b...
2022-12-131h 03The Reading Party PodcastA Thousand Ships Part 2We’re back this week with the second part of Natalie Haynes’ “A Thousand Ships”! Does Penelope continue being awesome? What is the goddess of strife like? Exactly how much can we gush over Natalie before it gets sickening? All this and more, on the Reading Party Podcast! Content warning: infant loss.Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagra...
2022-12-061h 01The Reading Party PodcastA Thousand Ships Part 1Lexie and Megan discuss the first half of Natalie Haynes’ excellent take on the Illiad, “A Thousand Ships”. Are we finally coming around to Helen? Is Paris as much of an idiot here as elsewhere? What do we think of Natalie’s take on the goddesses? Join us this week and find out!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadin...
2022-11-2957 min
Ancient Office HoursBonus - Authoritarianism in the Ancient and Modern World Panel DiscussionWorld renowned Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney, a professor of Egyptian Art & Architecture at UCLA, Dr. Rachel Finnell, an assistant professor of Political Science at Bethany College, and Ozymandias Project leader & Ancient Office Hours Podcast host Lexie Henning come together to discuss the evolution of authoritarianism from the ancient to the modern world. 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!Panel recorded August 6, 2021. Learn more about Dr. Cooney: https://nel...
2022-11-2356 minThe Reading Party PodcastTroy: Fall of a City Part 4Lexie and Megan cover the final two episodes of Troy: Fall of a City. These were hard to watch, and had about as much death and destruction as you’d expect in the final days of a brutal war. Does Helen actually feel emotions, or is she reacting the way she thinks she’s expected to? Does the show do Penthesilea a disservice? What differences are there between the conclusion of the mini-series, and the end of “Troy” the movie? All this and move in this week’s episode!TW: infanticide, suicideWant to drop us...
2022-11-221h 00The Reading Party PodcastTroy: Fall of a City Part 3Lexie and Megan discuss their impressions of the Amazons, Paris’s absence from Troy and its effect on Helen, and about the duels between Patroculs and Hector & Hector and Achilles. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk...
2022-11-1556 minThe Reading Party PodcastTroy: Fall of a City Part 2Lexie and Megan discuss the plot to steal Helen from Troy, Andromache’s reaction to Helen leaving her daughter Hermione, and the bombshell twist on the Achilles and Briseis' romance. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk...
2022-11-081h 14The Reading Party PodcastTroy: Fall of a City Part 1Lexie and Megan discuss the show’s casting choices with that of the Troy movie, how the show managed to give Helen agency and make her more sympathetic, and the odd costuming choices. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.you...
2022-11-0150 minThe Reading Party PodcastTroy (2004)Lexie and Megan discuss where the gods are, the use of language & names, and why they passionately hate Paris and Helen. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9nWMayVsoMEU1QSupport us o...
2022-10-2554 minThe Reading Party PodcastAuthor Interview: Maya Deane (Wrath Goddess Sing)Lexie and Megan chat with author Maya Deane about all things “Wrath Goddess” and how she developed her characters, the story, and what inspires her. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow Maya on Twitter @mayadeanewriter Instagram @mayadeanewriter Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTu...
2022-10-181h 03The Reading Party PodcastWrath Goddess Sing Part 2Lexie and Megan discuss Achilles’ trip to Egypt, the unfolding of the end of the Trojan War, and how Maya creates a giant metal space-moon Kirby! Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9nWMayVsoMEU1Q
2022-10-111h 06The Reading Party PodcastWrath Goddess Sing Part 1Lexie and Megan discuss Achilles’ life on Skyros, new characters, how she is persuaded to join the Trojan War, and the major differences between Maya’s characters and their Homeric counterparts! Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! TW: body dysmorphia, Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouT...
2022-10-0455 minThe Reading Party PodcastSeason 1 Predictions: The OdysseyWill we hear more from Penelope? Is Odysseus the most problematic favourite hero? In this bonus episode, Megan and Lexie chat about the Odyssey and discuss what they hope to see in this season's adaptations. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast Twitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod YouTube...
2022-09-2928 minThe Reading Party PodcastSeason 1 Predictions: The IliadWill Achilles be just a dumb brute or a philosopher-warrior? Can Paris and Helen become more sympathetic characters? In this bonus episode, Megan and Lexie chat about the Iliad and discuss what they hope to see in this season's adaptations. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast Twitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram...
2022-09-2751 minThe Reading Party PodcastIliad and Odyssey SynopsisNot familiar with Homer's epics? Need a short refresher? Lexie gives a short synopsis of each epic to acquaint listeners with the poems that will be covered in season 1 of the Reading Party Podcast. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast Twitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod YouTube: https...
2022-09-2001 minThe Reading Party PodcastHost IntroductionsNot familiar with who we are and what we do? Learn a little about your show hosts Megan Lewis and Lexie Henning! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9nWMayVsoMEU1QSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/readingpartypodCustom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-1502 min
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 49 - Dr. Amy PistoneDr. Amy Pistone, a professor of Classics at Gonzaga University, joins Lexie to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of heavily favouring one ancient culture, the opposition to scholars comparing the ancient and modern world, her love for ancient tragedies, and why the Pax Americana is the new Ozymandias. 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 June 6, 2022.Learn more about Dr. Pistone: https://www.gonzaga.edu/college-of-arts-sciences/fac...
2022-09-141h 35The Reading Party PodcastThe Reading Party Podcast - TrailerMegan and Lexie read, watch, snack, and chat their way through books and films set in the ancient world. Together, they bring their expertise as trained ancient historians to the table to dissect every detail and spill the tea on these ancient stories. Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast Twitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9nWMayVsoMEU1...
2022-09-1301 min
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 48 - Dr. Debra TrustyDr. Debra Trusty, a lecturer in Classics at the University of Iowa, joins Lexie to discuss how being a foodie led to specializing in ancient cooking ware, about the need for an ancient version of the “Great British Baking Show”, debate whether arts or science developed first, and how she got science funding for the humanities. 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 March 29, 2022.Learn more about D...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 47 - Dr. Caitlín BarrettDr. Caitlín Barrett, an archaeologist and professor of Classics at Cornell University, joins Lexie to discuss how deciding to study Hellenistic Egypt didn’t force her to choose between Greece and Egypt, defining the household in ancient times, how we compare ancient religions, and what new historical HBO series she’d like to create. 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 January 20, 2022.Learn more about Dr. Barr...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 46 - Julie LevyJulie Levy, an independent scholar and the Program Coordinator for the Save Ancient Studies Alliance, joins Lexie to chat about their interest in learning Japanese and in becoming a polyglot, the hidden struggles of grad students, learning to be ok with leaving academia behind and discovering new passions. 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 November 9, 2021.Follow Julie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brododaktylos Li...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 45 - Dr. Colin SheltonDr. Colin Shelton, a language program coordinator for Latin and Greek at the University of Chicago, joins Lexie to discuss the difference between learning vs. acquiring languages, challenges to learning a foreign/ancient language, and making video games a medium to encourage linguistic study. 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 September 8, 2021.Learn more about Dr. Shelton: https://classics.uchicago.edu/people/colin-shelton Chec...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 44 - Jordan GalczynskiJordan Galczynski, an Egyptology PhD candidate at UCLA and co-host of Afterlives podcast, joins Lexie to discuss examining Ancient Egyptian fashion as a dissertation topic, whether having a famous academic advisor is more advantage or challenge, and what a Sims game set in Ancient Egypt would look like. 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 October 19, 2021.Note: As of June 2025, Jordan graduated from UCLA earning her PhD...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 43 - Dr. Felipe Rojas SilvaDr. Felipe Rojas Silva, a professor of archaeology at Brown University, joins Lexie to discuss making the switch from architecture to archaeology, his research in humans marvelling at ancient ruins, and his interest in sense memory using smell. 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 September 29, 2021.Learn more about Dr. Rojas Silva: https://vivo.brown.edu/display/fr1 Check out Alien vs. Predator to s...
2022-06-2249 min
Ancient Office HoursSpecial Release - Sing to Me Muse of the Goddess... with Maya DeaneNovelist, visual artist, and author of Wrath Goddess Sing, Maya Deane, joins Lexie to talk about discovering her love of mythology, the revolutionary nature of her new novel, the myths & stories that inspire her, and how to support trans reception of Classics. 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 June 1, 2022.Learn more about Maya: https://mayadeane.com Order Wrath Goddess Sing: https://www.good...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 42 - Dr. Verity PlattDr. Verity Platt, a professor of Classics and History of Art at Cornell University, joins Lexie to chat about growing up in north England close to Hadrian’s Wall, her struggles and thought process for getting into academia, her interest in visual art and ekphrasis, and about professors having to play life advisor/therapist/parent for students. 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 September 22, 2021.Learn more ab...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 41 - Dr. Aaron IrvinDr. Aaron Irvin, an Ancient History professor at Murray State University, joins Lexie to talk about how his deployment to Iraq right after 9/11 changed his perception of history and shaped his career, his experience consulting for Spartacus & Netflix’s Roman Empire, and whether we should try disregarding historical accuracy in media. 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 October 21, 2021.Learn more about Dr. Irvin: https://www.murrays...
2022-05-251h 41
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 40 - Liv AlbertLiv Albert, creator & host of “Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby!” podcast, joins Lexie to talk about leaving her publishing career for a mythology podcast, managing her success and behind the scenes of her show “Myths, Baby”, and her insane love for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey but not its DLCs or other games. 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 August 10, 2021.Learn more about Liv: https://www.mythsbaby.c...
2022-05-111h 08
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 39 - Dr. Briana JacksonBriana Jackson, an Egyptologist and founder of Per-Hay Studios, joins Lexie to chat about how she went from desperately wanting to be a vet to Egyptology, why River God is the best book about ancient Egypt, her research into Amarna period religion, and her approach to archaeogaming as an educator. 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 August 8, 2021.Learn more about Dr. Jackson: https://www.brianacjackson.com...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 38 - Nikolas KolmNikolas Kolm, a lead world designer at Cloud Chamber Games, joins Lexie to talk about his path from Germany into gaming, how he approached crafting the choice/consequence systems for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey & The Witcher 3, and how to tackle representation issues in gaming and not pleasing everyone. 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 August 4, 2021.Follow Nikolas on Twitter: @NKuillAndInk Learn more about...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 37 - Dr. Jeremy J. SwistDr. Jeremy J. Swist, a lecturer in Classics at Brandeis University, joins Lexie to discuss why Classicists only tend to be on Twitter, turning his love of metal music into a career in classics, and whether the age of streaming will help produce more music, literature, and art that will leave a lasting cultural legacy. 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, 2021.Learn more about Dr...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 36 - Dr. Marissa StevensDr. Marissa Stevens, an Egyptologist and the Assistant Director for the Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian World at UCLA, joins Lexie to discuss how to find the right PhD advisor, how to handle having a famous academic advisor, the challenges of making Egyptian and other Near Eastern art & culture more accessible and less alien. 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 October 8, 2021.Learn more...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 35 - Dr. Michael FontaineDr. Michael Fontaine, a professor of Classics at Cornell University, joins Lexie to discuss how professors can be great mentors and friends, appreciating wine from ancient to modern times, exploring humour techniques from Cicero to modern roasting culture, and the transcendence of humour across time and cultures. 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 June 3, 2021.Learn more about Dr. Fontaine: https://classics.cornell.edu/michael-fontaine
2022-03-021h 04
Ancient Office HoursSpecial Release - To Do History Is To Play… With LEGO Bricks! with Liam D. JensenLiam D. Jensen, a historical archivist who specializes in historical paper collections and creator of the Lego Classicists Family, joins Lexie in this very special episode in honour of International Lego Classicism Day 2022, which is celebrated every year on February 20th! They discuss his path to becoming a historical archivist, why he chose LEGO as his medium for engaging with the Classical world, his selection process for joining the LEGO Classicists Family, and dealing with imposter syndrome as the LC Family grew. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't for...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 34 - Dr. Perrine PoironDr. Perrine Poiron, an Egyptologist/historian and former historical consultant on Assassin’s Creed Origins, joins Lexie to discuss why she chose to focus on the cat goddess Bastet, why we should learn more modern languages when studying antiquity, tips & tricks for archaeogaming with younger kids, her experience consulting on Assassin’s Creed Origins. 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 May 28, 2021.Note: At the time of this...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 31 - Dr. Emily AustinDr. Emily Austin, an assistant professor of Classics at the University of Chicago, joins Lexie to take a deep dive into which Homeric poem translations are the best, examine emotions in Homer, discuss whether Vergil’s Aeneid is really just bad Homer fanfic, and debate what silly scene from the Iliad or Odyssey she would like to see adapted to the screen. 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 May 21...
2022-01-0548 min
The JV Club with Janet VarneyLexie HenningIt’s the wonderful Lexie Henning (Ancient Office Hours podcast) this week on the JV Club, bringing with her some really nuanced, really great conversation and thoughts about her own family history and her passion for Ancient Worlds! So get ready to bend some elements and travel into the past, friends!
2021-12-021h 14Ancient Office HoursEpisode 22 - Dr. Stephen SansomDr. Stephen Sansom, a Classics postdoc at Yale University, joins Lexie to discuss whether post baccalaureates are helpful to getting into grad school, talk about how studying poetry can make you cool, and explore how the field of "Classics" might benefit from a name change. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!
Find Dr. Sansom on Twitter: @sasansom
2021-08-181h 11Ancient Office HoursEpisode 21 - Derek L (The Hellenistic Age Podcast)Derek, (host of The Hellenistic Age podcast) joins Lexie to talk about different styles of podcasting about the ancient world, look at ancient studies from a STEM background, and solve the ”tv series” problem of bringing ancient complex material to life in popular culture. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!
Catch The Hellenistic Age Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930
Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OVlqzoNg4KW987igfhskd
Or follow Derek's podcast via his website: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com
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2021-08-041h 13Ancient Office HoursEpisode 20 - Dr. Kara CooneySame podcast, new name. Welcome to another episode of The Ozymandias Project's recently renamed podcast, Ancient Office Hours with Lexie Henning! Tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for an exciting new odyssey as our show continues on as Ancient Office Hours. In this episode, we contemplate the lack of access to Egyptology programs, talk about Kara's research on coffin re-use, explore using the ancient world to help us understand the modern world, and discuss Cleopatra & the aggrandizement of the failures of powerful women in the past and present.
Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 19 - Betty RobertsonWriter Betty Robertson, (a former narrative designer on Assassin's Creed games Odyssey & Valhalla) joins Lexie to discuss overcoming creative blocks, trying to balance the history and folklore elements when writing for Odyssey & Valhalla, and whether being involved in the making of video games, in any capacity, could be considered a STEM field. 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 March 9, 2021.Catch Betty's episode on the "AC Siste...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 18 - Dr. Joseph ManningDr. Joe Manning, a Classics and History professor at Yale University, joins Lexie to explore why Classics and Egyptology need each other, how breaking down boundaries between sciences and humanities could could lead to science funding for ancient fields, and why a numismatist should be the protagonist of a film. 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 March 3, 2021.Note: A numismatist is a person who studies or...
2021-06-2357 min
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 17 - Afiya AugustineWriter and fellow podcaster Afiya Augustine, (host of Adult-ish podcast) joins Lexie to nerd out about the eternal attractiveness of Egyptology, ponder how to convince parents to let their kids study archaeology, and think about ways to incorporate the ancient world into our everyday lives without being in academia. 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 February 17, 2021.Subscribe to Afiya's podcast Adult-Ish: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 16 - John HaberstrohJohn Haberstroh, a Classics PhD candidate at The University of California - Riverside, joins Lexie to discuss how to deconstruct common artificial barriers, moving away from a top down patronage style funding model to a more sustainable funding model, and how people can better participate in growing the awareness of ancient studies. 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 February 13, 2021.Note: John Haberstroh earned his PhD as of...
2021-05-261h 29
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 15 - Dr. Brooke HolmesDr. Brooke Holmes, a Classics professor at Princeton University trained in comparative literature, joins Lexie to dive head-first into medical ethics and its impact on our approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges women face in Classics, the need for more female mentorship, and how Classics is a form of world building. 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 February 12, 2021.Note: Dr. Holmes recommends Princeton's Classics pre...
2021-05-121h 27
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 14 - Dr. Rachel FinnellDr. Rachel Finnell, a Political Science PhD candidate at The University of Kansas (at the time of recording, now assistant professor at Bethany College), joins Lexie to clarify what PoliSci majors do & why they are important partners for ancient studies, how authoritarian regimes gain and hold power, and about possible misappropriation and use of ancient symbols/ideas in authoritarian regimes. 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 January 16, 2021.
2021-04-281h 29
Ancient Office HoursSpecial Release - Breaking Boundaries with Leyla JohnsonLeyla Johnson, the CEO of Mohawk Games and a historical strategy games developer, joins Lexie to discuss her path from journalism in Lebanon into gaming, using the Bible to trick her mom into not confiscating her books, potentially using “Old World” to teach history, increasing female representation in the gaming industry and inspiring women to break stereotypes. 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 April 6, 2021.Note: The Ozy...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 13 - Dr. Campbell GreyDr. Cam Grey, a social historian and professor of Classics at UPenn, joins Lexie to analyze the rural/urban cultural split, whether Classics can truly be for everyone, and why the sciences are a vital aspect of a liberal arts education. 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 January 29, 2021.Note: Pharos is a platform for scholars and the public to track and learn how to respond to...
2021-04-1456 min
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 12 - Jessica BernstetterJessica Bernstetter, an Anthropology PhD candidate at The University of Missouri, joins Lexie to talk about Pompeii’s toilets and water sanitation, the struggles of funding grad students, and why going to office hours is the greatest advantage for a student. 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 January 15, 2021.Learn more about Jessica: https://anthropology.missouri.edu/node/61Support us on Patreon: https://www...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 11 - Dr. Joseph ReedDr. Jay Reed, a Classics professor at Brown University, joins Lexie for an earnest discussion about whether general education requirements are still important, why there aren’t more adaptations of Vergil’s Aeneid, and about the unique structure of Brown University's curriculum. 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 January 14, 2021.Learn more about Dr. Reed: https://vivo.brown.edu/display/jdreedSupport us on Pat...
2021-03-171h 28
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 10 - Janet VarneyActor, writer, and comedian Janet Varney, (voice of Korra on The Legend of Korra) joins Lexie to discuss the cultural impact of growing up in Arizona, being pragmatic versus following your passions in college, and why Aristophanes’ ancient comedies aren’t done very often in modern media. 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 December 29, 2020.Disclaimer: I forgot to ask about Korra because we got so deep in...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 9 - Dr. Clifford AndoDr. Cliff Ando, a Classics and History professor at The University of Chicago, joins Lexie to take a mini deep dive into the true value of a personal statement in a grad school application, examine the social & political arguments for funding the humanities, and address the authenticity vs accuracy aspect of adapting ancient material for film and tv. 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 January 14, 2021.Lea...
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Ancient Office HoursEpisode 8 - Dr. Radcliffe EdmondsDr. Radcliffe Edmonds, a Classics professor at Bryn Mawr College, joins Lexie to discuss what makes a story memorable, world building, and whether Herodotus was more storyteller or historian. 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 January 11, 2021.Note: This conversation went a longer than usual (2 hours) so some sections were cut for a future bonus episode.Learn more about Dr. Edmonds: https://www.bry...
2021-02-031h 23
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 7 - Dr. Kathleen ColemanDr. Kathleen Coleman, a Classics professor at Harvard University, joins Lexie to compare a gladiator’s worth to that of a VHS tape, discuss ancient Roman spectacles, and examine how the Classics are the “laboratory of the human condition". 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 December 22, 2020.Learn more about Dr. Coleman: https://classics.fas.harvard.edu/people/kathleen-m-colemanSupport us on Patreon: https...
2021-01-2059 min
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 6 - Grey DeLisle GriffinVoice actress Grey DeLisle Griffin, (voice of Princess Azula in Avatar the Last Airbender) joins Lexie to discuss Grey's grandma’s childhood stories/superstitions, increasing cultural representation in film, and exploring some of the historical context behind her character on Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender. Stick around until the end or risk missing out on a very special poem reading by Princess Azula of the Fire Nation herself! 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!
2021-01-0647 min
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 5 - Dr. Christian CaseyDr. Christian Casey, an Egyptologist and postdoc at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World - NYU, joins Lexie to discuss the survival of the field of Egyptology, whether accuracy matters when portraying the ancient world on film, and the use of video games as a potential language learning tool. 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 November 3, 2020.To learn more about Dr. Casey or...
2020-12-231h 12
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 4 - Dr. Christine ReynaDr. Christine Reyna, a professor of social psychology at DePaul University and Lexie talk about Harry Potter, sandbox mass, interdisciplinary solutions to world issues, and yes, more Harry Potter. 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 October 14, 2020.Learn more about Dr. Reyna: https://csh.depaul.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-a-z/Pages/psychology/christine-reyna.aspxSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject Co...
2020-12-091h 03
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 3 - Aristotle KoskinasAristotle Koskinas, a trained Classical archaeologist and Greek tour guide, joins Lexie to discuss roof tiles, archaeogaming, and the Greek education system. 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 October 22, 2020.Follow Aristotle through his blog: https://aristotleguide.wordpress.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject Cover art by Hadley Leasman and voice work by Abigail Turner VO.
2020-11-251h 07
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 2 - Dr. David SchenkerDr. David Schenker, a Classics professor at The University of Missouri, joins Lexie to discuss Disney's Hercules, black Achilles, and the colours of ancient statuary. 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 October 13, 2020.Learn more about Dr. Schenker: https://ams.missouri.edu/people/schenkerSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject Cover art by Hadley Leasman and voice work...
2020-11-111h 02
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 1 - Dr. Jordi AlonsoIt's the first episode of The Ozymandias Project with Lexie Henning! Tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for an exciting odyssey discussing fauns, ancient fart jokes, and the misappropriation of ancient architecture. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com!Originally recorded October 9, 2020.Note: At the time of this recording, Jordi was in the final stages of completing his doctoral work. He has since successfully defended his dissertation and we have updated his title accordingly. Brava Dr. Alonso! An updated version of...
2020-10-2838 minAncient Office HoursThe Ozymandias Project/Ancient Office Hours - IntroductionOn Ancient Office Hours podcast, Lexie Henning chats with thought leaders in academia and the entertainment industry about how they got into their field, their current research/projects, and how they connect with the past. Together they strive to connect modern societies to ancient worlds, increase access to information about the ancient world, and introduce a wider audience to people who are inspired by antiquity. The Ozymandias Project is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to promoting ancient studies and the reception of them. Learn about some of the cool projects the organization is working on! Don't forget t...
2020-10-2601 min