Dr. Chance Bonar, an Advising Fellow at the University of Virginia, joins Lexie to discuss how his interest in early Christianity led to critical inquiries into texts outside the New Testament and broader socio-political-religious contexts, the complex legacy of slavery in ancient texts, and the modern implications and interpretations of religious and cultural history. 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 24, 2025.   

Learn more about Dr. Bonar: https://chancebonar.hcommons.org/ 

Check out his publications: https://chancebonar.hcommons.org/books/ 

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Dr. Aisha Dad, a Research Affiliate at the Carolina Asia Center and Director of the Classics Gaming Collaborative, joins Lexie to discuss her move from medicine to falling in love with literature and classics, her work in reception studies, particularly in how ancient stories are retold in modern contexts such as video games and literature, the challenges of being a person of color in the field and the importance of rethinking what constitutes '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 April 24, 2025.    

Check out the Apollodorus Project: https://paizomen.com/apollodorus/ 

Find her forthcoming book Through the Looking Glass: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674303317 

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Lexie chats with Troy Baker, the voice of Joel in the popular video game series 'The Last of Us.' The conversation explores a range of topics, from childhood narratives and their impact on personal growth to the philosophical and historical influences that shape storytelling. Troy dives deep into his own nostalgic triggers, the importance of simple yet profound narratives, and the experience of loss and empathy in 'The Last of Us Part II.' They also touch on the critical balance between player agency and linear storytelling in video games. This episode provides a rich exploration of how ancient and modern stories continue to resonate today, all through the lens of a beloved video game series. 

Originally recorded November 11, 2023.

Follow Troy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialtroybaker/?hl=en 

Find all of his projects on his IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1684869/ 

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Dr. Christian Langer, a trained Egyptologist and professor in the Classics department at the University of Georgia, joins Lexie to discuss his interest in ancient Egypt's political economy, forced migration, and the nuanced interplay between Egyptian and Nubian relations, contemporary issues of decolonizing academic fields such as Egyptology, and the ongoing challenges of integrating diverse perspectives in a traditionally Western-dominated discipline. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Bluesky, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! 

Originally recorded April 12, 2025. 

Learn more about Dr. Langer: https://www.classics.uga.edu/directory/people/christian-langer

Check out his publications on Academia: https://uga.academia.edu/ChristianLangerFRHistS 

Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-langer-8a393a113/ 

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

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Dr. Johanna Hanink, a professor of Classics at Brown University, joins Lexie for a podcast centric episode, in which we dive into the origins and inspirations that led to the creation of her podcast Lesche. Our conversation covers the inspirations she took from other podcasts like Byzantium and Friends, the challenges of balancing academic rigor with creating accessible content, to her approach to preparing for interviews. It also highlights the importance of fostering a hype culture within academia and future plans for the podcast. 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 8, 2025.

Learn more about Dr. Hanink: https://www.johannahanink.com/

Check out Lesche podcast: https://www.leschepodcast.com/2388571 

Follow Lesche on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leschepodcast/

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

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Dr. Dunstan Lowe, a senior lecturer in Latin Literature at the University of Kent, joins Lexie to discuss his journey into the field of classical studies, driven by an early fascination with Roman history and mythology, the nuanced differences between Greek and Roman literature, particularly the works of Virgil and Ovid, and his fascination with archaeogaming and its relevance today. 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 25, 2025. 

Learn more about Dr. Lowe: https://www.kent.ac.uk/classics-archaeology/people/1744/lowe-dunstan

Follow him on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ancientplay.bsky.social

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Dr. Christopher Zeichmann, a New Testament scholar and lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins Lexie to discuss his new book focused on radical groups in antiquity. Dr. Zeichmann, a scholar specializing in early Christianity and the Roman military, explains his research background and the genesis of his book, 'Radical Antiquity: Free Love, Zoroastrian Farming Pirates, and Ancient Uprisings.' He explores the lives and societies of radical, leaderless communities throughout history, emphasizing the social experimentation that marked these groups. The conversation offers insights into Zeichmann’s motivations and the broader implications of his work for both scholars and general readers interested in political readings of history. 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 14, 2025. 

Learn more about Dr. Zeichmann: https://christopherzeichmann.com/ & https://www.torontomu.ca/philosophy/undergraduate/religious-studies/christopher-zeichmann/

Check out his publications on Academia: https://torontomu.academia.edu/ChristopherZeichmann

Find his new book “Radical Antiquity” here: https://firestorm.coop/products/23867-radical-antiquity.html

Or get the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Antiquity-Zoroastrians-Farming-Uprisings/dp/0745350399

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

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Dr. Caroline Arbuckle MacLeod, an Egyptologist and professor of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Lexie to discuss her path through near Eastern archeology, and how the Syrian conflict led her to fall in love with ancient Egypt, the unique interest in daily life, beliefs, and preservation of ancient Egyptian sites, her focus on woodworking in ancient Egypt and the practical and the spiritual significance of various woods used in Egyptian coffins. 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 24, 2025. 

Learn more about Dr. Arbuckle MacLeod: https://stmcollege.ca/contacts/caroline-arbuckle.php?_gl=1*p96iqh*_ga*MTk1NDY2MDgxNC4xNzU3MTc1NjA4*_ga_7P8QY8C9QK*czE3NTcxNzU2MDckbzEkZzEkdDE3NTcxNzU2MzIkajM1JGwwJGgw#top

Check out her personal website: https://carriearbuckle.wordpress.com/

Check out her publications on Academia: https://usask.academia.edu/CarolineArbuckleMacLeod

Find her on Women Know History: https://womenalsoknowhistory.com/individual-scholar-page/?pdb=7591

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

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Dr. Carolyn Willekes, an equine archaeologist and professor of Ancient History at Mount Royal University in Canada, joins Lexie to discuss how horses were used for sport & spectacle in the Roman Empire & other fun horsey tidbits like using saddles (or the lack thereof) and the Byzantine factions. 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 14, 2025. 

Learn more about Dr. Willekes: https://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/Arts/Departments/Humanities/Faculty/Carolyn-Willekes.htm

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academic.equestrian/ 

Check out her publications on Academia: https://mtroyal.academia.edu/CarolynWillekes 

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

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Dr. Tom Horne, an archaeologist, author, podcaster, and communications manager for the Govan Stones museum, joins Lexie to discuss his early inspirations from Glasgow's public museums into academia, the Viking economy, trade networks, and use of bullion economies, and the intersection of academia and media considering his experiences in television, film, and podcasts. 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 28, 2025. 

Learn more about Dr. Horne: https://drtomhorne.com/ 

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhorne870/?hl=en

Follow him on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hornesupremacy.bsky.social

Check out his publications on Academia: https://independent.academia.edu/DrTomHorne

Check out the Shindig Archaeology podcast: https://shows.acast.com/shindig 

Check out the Govan Stones Museum: https://thegovanstones.org.uk/ 

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

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