Episode 101 - Dr. Anthony Kaldellis

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Dr. Anthony Kaldellis, a professor of Classics at the University of Chicago, joins Lexie to discuss how we define the Byzantine Empire, the multiple reinventions and conceptions of “Rome” over time, the importance of analyzing historical figures and their choices in their proper historical contexts, and the media reception of the East Roman Empire. 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


Learn more about Dr. Kaldellis: https://classics.uchicago.edu/people/anthony-kaldellis


Listen to his podcast Byzantium & Friends: https://byzantiumandfriends.podbean.com/ 


Buy his new book The New Roman Empire: https://www.amazon.com/New-Roman-Empire-History-Byzantium-ebook/dp/B0CC69PLHQ?ref_=ast_author_mpb


Check out his publications on Academia: https://chicago.academia.edu/AnthonyKaldellis 


Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject 


Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday. 

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Episode 101 - Dr. Anthony Kaldellis

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Ancient Office Hours

Dr. 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! 


Note: At the time of this recording, Perrine was in the final stages of completing her doctorate. She has since successfully defended her dissertation. Brava Dr. Poiron! 


Check out her work on the Assassin’s Creed Origins Discovery Tour: https://store.ubi.com/us/game/?lang=en_US&pid=5a7d728d0c8ee45b54018f23&dwvar_5a7d728d0c8ee45b54018f23_Platform=pcdl&edition=Ancient%20Egypt&source=detail 


Learn more about Discovery Tour mode: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/assassins-creed/discovery-tour?isSso=true&refreshStatus=noLoginData 


Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject 


Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds.

Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon!