Episode 110 - Dr. Jane Draycott

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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


Learn more about Dr. Draycott: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/humanities/staff/janedraycott/


Find her on Twitter as @JLDraycott 


Follow her on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jldraycott.bsky.social 


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


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 110 - Dr. Jane Draycott

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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.

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