Dr. Anastasia Giannakidou, a professor of linguistics at the University of Chicago, joins Lexie to discuss how the movie “Arrival” is really quite accurate in its portrayal of linguistic theory, the benefits of bilingualism, which language between Modern and Ancient Greek is more important to learn now, and how to keep dying languages alive. 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. Giannakidou: https://linguistics.uchicago.edu/anastasia-giannakidou
Check out Dr. Giannakidou's most recent book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/truth-and-veridicality-in-grammar-and-thought-anastasia-giannakidou/1137907672
Find the latest news from the UChicago Center for Hellenic Studies: https://hellenicstudies.uchicago.edu
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Episode 33 - Dr. Anastasia Giannakidou
Ancient Office Hours

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
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