The Mirror of Antiquity

By Curtis Dozier

The Mirror of Antiquity features portraits of classical scholars that blend storytelling and academic research. Guests explore how their work on ancient Greece and Rome helps them understand the conte... more

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

The Mirror of Antiquity episodes:

March 09, 2020 10 - Vassar College Seniors 2019
What the study of antiquity means to seven seniors graduating from Vassar College with degrees in Greek and Roman Studies
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56min
September 20, 2019 9 - The Ideal Life - Emily Wilson
What if we've been doing it all wrong when we look to antiquity for inspiration?
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42min
February 11, 2019 8 - An Apprenticeship for Life - Christopher Moore
The ancient Greeks had a maxim, "Know Yourself." What does that even mean? Socrates had some ideas. With Christopher Moore (Penn State)
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49min
December 21, 2018 7 - Society for Classical Studies 2018
Conversations from the annual meeting of professional Classical scholars about what's exciting in the study of Greco-Roman antiquity
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37min
August 24, 2018 6 - Vassar College Seniors 2018
What the study of antiquity means to five seniors graduating from Vassar College with degrees in Greek and Roman Studies
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37min
August 10, 2018 5 - The Punk Lexicon - Joshua Sosin
Loud music, 27 hours on a bike, and a crowd-sourced translation of a giant ancient dictionary
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56min
June 28, 2018 4 - The Invention of Europe - Nancy Bisaha
On the origin of the idea of “Europe” and of anti-Islamic rhetoric. You may be surprised to learn which one came first.
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April 13, 2018 3 - The Lost World - Matthew Wright
How do you study a world that's been almost entirely lost? And when you do, what do you notice about the loss of our own cultural heritage? With Matthew Wright (University of Exeter).
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59min
January 19, 2018 2 - Revolution and Regret - Carolyn Dewald
Looking back on a life of activism through the lens of Herodotus and Thucydides, with Carolyn Dewald (Bard College).
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55min
January 03, 2018 1 - Translating the Past - Rachel Kitzinger
What is it like to be the person who attempts to give those who don't know Ancient Greek access to Greek tragedies? A conversation with translator Rachel Kitzinger (Vassar College).
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49min

FAQs about The Mirror of Antiquity:

How many episodes does The Mirror of Antiquity have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.