Dr. Sarah Bond, an associate professor of Classics at the University of Iowa, joins Lexie to discuss the importance of classical languages and public scholarship, her book 'Strike' and the evolution of labor unions from ancient Rome to modern times, the potential future of classics & the impact of AI on the job market, and the significance of empathy in 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 June 11, 2025. 

Learn more about Dr. Bond: https://history.uiowa.edu/people/sarah-bond 

Check out her blog: History From Below 

Check out her Substack “Pasts Imperfect”: https://pasts-imperfect.ghost.io/ 

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

Grab a copy of her book Strike: https://yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300273144/strike/ 

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

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