The Ozymandias Project: Ancient Office Hours

Episode 22 - Dr. Stephen Sansom Aug 18, 2021

Dr. Stephen Sansom, a Classics postdoc at Yale University, joins Lexie to discuss whether post baccalaureates are helpful to getting into grad school, talk about how studying poetry can make you cool, and explore how the field of "Classics" might benefit from a name change. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Find Dr. Sansom on Twitter: @sasansom

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Episode 21 - Derek L (The Hellenistic Age Podcast) Aug 04, 2021

Derek, (host of The Hellenistic Age podcast) joins Lexie to talk about different styles of podcasting about the ancient world, look at ancient studies from a STEM background, and solve the ”tv series” problem of bringing ancient complex material to life in popular culture. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Catch The Hellenistic Age Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OVlqzoNg4KW987igfhskd Or follow Derek's podcast via his website: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com You can now support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject

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Episode 20 - Dr. Kara Cooney Jul 21, 2021

Same podcast, new name. Welcome to The Ozymandias Project's recently renamed podcast, Ancient Office Hours with Lexie Henning! World renowned Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney, a professor of Egyptian Art & Architecture at UCLA, joins Lexie to contemplate the lack of access to Egyptology programs, talk about Kara's research on coffin re-use, explore using the ancient world to help us understand the modern world, and discuss Cleopatra & the aggrandizement of the failures of powerful women in the past and present. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karacooney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaraCooney To pre-order Kara's upcoming book or order her latest book: https://www.booksoup.com/pre-order-signedpersonalized-copy-good-kings-kara-cooney Find all of Kara's other podcast/media appearances on her website: http://karacooney.squarespace.com/podcast-appearances

Podcast Update: Same Show, New Name Jul 13, 2021

The Ozymandias Project podcast has a new name! We are now The Ozymandias Project: Ancient Office Hours! New name, same mission. We decided to rename our podcast Ancient Office Hours to better convey the type of conversations we want to facilitate. While we have always had clear goals, it came to our attention that some confusion remained about the tone of our show. We hope our new title will further emphasize and clarify the easy-going nature of these ad hoc interviews. We hope to stimulate discussions about both academic and non-academic interests and provide new insights, ideas, and advice for anyone with an interest in ancient history & culture. Keep an eye on our socials and this feed for more exciting updates on The Ozymandias Project LLC later this month!

Episode 19 - Betty Robertson Jul 07, 2021

Writer Betty Robertson, (a former narrative designer on Assassin's Creed games Odyssey & Valhalla) joins Lexie to discuss overcoming creative blocks, trying to balance the history and folklore elements when writing for Odyssey & Valhalla, and whether being involved in the making of video games, in any capacity, could be considered a STEM field. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Catch Betty's episode on the "AC Sisterhood Speaks!" podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ac-sisterhood-speaks-episode-4-betty-robertson/id1542456288?i=1000511389589 Or catch it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FL8524NXuj2E1y5eTzivW Some great examples of ancient fan fiction can be found on SASA's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8xgMgNHQegPhNf_ZuWy1muCom8uyxOHv

Episode 18 - Dr. Joseph "Joe" Manning Jun 23, 2021

Dr. Joe Manning, a Classics and History professor at Yale University, joins Lexie to explore why Classics and Egyptology need each other, how breaking down boundaries between sciences and humanities could could lead to science funding for ancient fields, and why a numismatist should be the protagonist of a film. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!

Episode 17 - Afiya Augustine Jun 09, 2021

Writer and fellow podcaster Afiya Augustine, (host of Adult-ish podcast) joins Lexie to nerd out about the eternal attractiveness of Egyptology, ponder how to convince parents to let their kids study archaeology, and think about ways to incorporate the ancient world into our everyday lives without being in academia. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Subscribe to Afiya's podcast Adult-Ish: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-ish/id1331780240 Follow Afiya's podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adultishp0dcast/ Follow Afiya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaJoliePoeta Check out Afiya's handmade jewelry: https://www.prettypoetink.com Catch Afiya on The JV Club with Janet Varney: https://www.thejvclub.org/episodes/2021/episode-407-afiya-augustine

Episode 16 - John Haberstroh May 26, 2021

John Haberstroh, a Classics PhD candidate at The University of California - Riverside, joins Lexie to discuss how to deconstruct common artificial barriers, moving away from a top down patronage style funding model to a more sustainable funding model, and how people can better participate in growing the awareness of ancient studies. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! For information about SASA's mission, live events, volunteering opportunities, and more, visit: https://www.saveancientstudies.org.

Episode 15 - Dr. Brooke Holmes May 12, 2021

Dr. Brooke Holmes, a Classics professor at Princeton University trained in comparative literature, joins Lexie to dive head-first into medical ethics and its impact on our approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges women face in Classics, the need for more female mentorship, and how Classics is a form of world building. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Note: Dr. Holmes recommends Princeton's Classics pre-doctoral program to anyone who is interested in pursuing a doctorate but needs more language training first. You can learn more about the program at: https://classics.princeton.edu/programs/pre-doc-fellowship

Episode 14 - Rachel Finnell Apr 28, 2021

Rachel Finnell, a Political Science PhD candidate at The University of Kansas, joins Lexie to clarify what PoliSci majors do & why they are important partners for ancient studies, how authoritarian regimes gain and hold power, and about possible misappropriation and use of ancient symbols/ideas in authoritarian regimes. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!

Special Release - Breaking Boundaries with Leyla Johnson Apr 21, 2021

Leyla Johnson, the CEO of Mohawk Games and a historical strategy games developer, joins Lexie to discuss her path from journalism in Lebanon into gaming, using the Bible to trick her mom into not confiscating her books, potentially using “Old World” to teach history, increasing female representation in the gaming industry and inspiring women to break stereotypes. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Note: The Ozymandias Project team elected to release this episode during what is normally our off-week to spotlight a powerful woman in response to the recent resurgence of a sexual harasser in the podcasting/entertainment space. This is a content warning regarding sexual harassment. If this subject is triggering in any way, please skip right to the episode itself, beginning at 1:46. You can follow Leyla on twitter, "@LeylaCatJ" and check out her newly released game "Old World" on the Epic Games Store: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/old-world.

Episode 13 - Dr. Campbell "Cam" Grey Apr 14, 2021

Dr. Cam Grey, a social historian and professor of Classics at UPenn, joins Lexie to analyze the rural/urban cultural split, whether Classics can truly be for everyone, and why the sciences are a vital aspect of a liberal arts education. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Note: Pharos is a platform for scholars and the public to track and learn how to respond to the misappropriation of Greco-Roman antiquity by hate groups. It can be accessed at https://pages.vassar.edu/pharos/.

Episode 12 - Jessica Bernstetter Mar 31, 2021

Jessica Bernstetter, an Anthropology PhD candidate at The University of Missouri, joins Lexie to talk about Pompeii’s toilets and water sanitation, the struggles of funding grad students, and why going to office hours is the greatest advantage for a student. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!

Episode 11 - Dr. Joseph "Jay" Reed Mar 17, 2021

Dr. Jay Reed, a Classics professor at Brown University, joins Lexie for an earnest discussion about whether general education requirements are still important, why there aren’t more adaptations of Vergil’s Aeneid, and about the unique structure of Brown University's curriculum. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!

Episode 10 - Janet Varney Mar 03, 2021

Actor, writer, and comedian Janet Varney, (voice of Korra on The Legend of Korra) joins Lexie to discuss the cultural impact of growing up in Arizona, being pragmatic versus following your passions in college, and why Aristophanes’ ancient comedies aren’t done very often in modern media. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Disclaimer: I forgot to ask about Korra because we got so deep into other topics and ran out of time! Sorry! Be sure to check out Janet's podcast "The JV Club" and catch her on the Netflix original series, Country Comfort. You can find all of her other projects, through her website: janetvarney.com.

Episode 9 - Dr. Clifford Ando Feb 17, 2021

Dr. Cliff Ando, a Classics and History professor at The University of Chicago, joins Lexie to take a mini deep dive into the true value of a personal statement in a grad school application, examine the social & political arguments for funding the humanities, and address the authenticity vs accuracy aspect of adapting ancient material for film and tv. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!

Episode 8 - Dr. Radcliffe Edmonds Feb 03, 2021

Dr. Radcliffe Edmonds, a Classics professor at Bryn Mawr College, joins Lexie to discuss what makes a story memorable, world building, and whether Herodotus was more storyteller or historian. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Note: This conversation went a longer than usual (2 hours) so some sections were cut for a future bonus episode.

Episode 7 - Dr. Kathleen Coleman Jan 20, 2021

Dr. Kathleen Coleman, a Classics professor at Harvard University, joins Lexie to compare a gladiator’s worth to that of a VHS tape, discuss ancient Roman spectacles, and examine how the Classics are the “laboratory of the human condition". So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!

Episode 6 - Grey DeLisle Griffin Jan 06, 2021

Voice actress Grey DeLisle Griffin, (voice of Princess Azula in Avatar the Last Airbender) joins Lexie to discuss Grey's grandma’s childhood stories/superstitions, increasing cultural representation in film, and exploring some of the historical context behind her character on Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender. Stick around until the end or risk missing out on a very special poem reading by Princess Azula of the Fire Nation herself! So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! To learn more about Grey and all her projects, visit her website: https://www.greydelislegriffin.com

Episode 5 - Dr. Christian Casey Dec 23, 2020

Dr. Christian Casey, an Egyptologist and postdoc at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World - NYU, joins Lexie to discuss the survival of the field of Egyptology, whether accuracy matters when portraying the ancient world on film, and the use of video games as a potential language learning tool. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! To learn more about Dr. Casey or to ask him questions, visit his website: https://www.caseyegyptologist.com

Episode 4 - Dr. Christine Reyna Dec 09, 2020

Dr. Christine Reyna, a professor of social psychology at DePaul University and Lexie talk about Harry Potter, sandbox mass, interdisciplinary solutions to world issues, and yes, more Harry Potter. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Cover art by Hadley Leasman and voice work by Abigail Turner VO.

Episode 3 - Aristotle Koskinas Nov 25, 2020

Aristotle Koskinas, a trained Classical archaeologist and Greek tour guide, joins Lexie to discuss roof tiles, archaeogaming, and the Greek education system. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Follow Aristotle through his blog: https://aristotleguide.wordpress.com Cover art by Hadley Leasman and voice work by Abigail Turner VO.

Episode 2 - Dr. David Schenker Nov 11, 2020

Dr. David Schenker, a Classics professor at The University of Missouri, joins Lexie to discuss Disney's Hercules, black Achilles, and the colours of ancient statuary. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Cover art by Hadley Leasman and voice work by Abigail Turner VO.

Episode 1 - Dr. Jordi Alonso Oct 28, 2020

It's the first episode of The Ozymandias Project with Lexie Henning! Tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for an exciting odyssey discussing fauns, ancient fart jokes, and the misappropriation of ancient architecture. Note: At the time of this recording, Jordi was in the final stages of completing his doctoral work. He has since successfully defended his dissertation and we have updated his title accordingly. Brava Dr. Alonso! An updated version of this podcast was posted on 5.24.21, with improved audio quality, and convince edits (removal of 'um', 'uh', and related pauses). We welcome feedback on this and plan to continue striving for improved technical quality for current and past episodes. Cover art by Hadley Leasman and voice work by Abigail Turner VO.

The Ozymandias Project - Teaser Oct 27, 2020

Do you love ancient history? Mythology? The Percy Jackson books? Then The Ozymandias Project Podcast is for you! On this podcast, we talk about everything from shirtless Brad Pitt and Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra wardrobe to the colors of ancient statuary (which is guaranteed to start an academic fistfight!). Listen now before it's ancient history!

The Ozymandias Project - Introduction Oct 26, 2020

On Ancient Office Hours podcast, we speak with thought leaders from academia and the entertainment industry. We facilitate discussions with our guests focused on how they got into their field, the relevance of their research/work, and how the ancient world influences them. We examine the practical applicability of a degree in ancient studies in modern society and discuss the importance of continuing to fund humanities programs. Our goal is to increase access to information about the ancient world and the people who are influenced by it.

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