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Connecting Modern Societies to Ancient Worlds. Ancient Office Hours Podcast & The Reading Party Podcast. Pnyx Digital Magazine. #history #Archaeogaming #podcasts #reception #digitalhumanities & more!

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#classics #ancientstudies #podcast #interview #classicalstudies #spotify #applepodcasts #history #ancientofficehours #ancienthistory #classicsforeveryone #classicseverywhere #digitalhumanities #outreach #publichumanities #Latin #roman #romanhistory #romanmythology #Virgil #Ovid #archaeogaming

01.10.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dunstan teaches ancient culture and society, especially Roman literature, and Latin language at all levels.

01.10.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

His next major projects are a study of physical ugliness in ancient Roman society, and a study of ancient Greece and Rome in video games. The thread connecting all this is an interest in how ideas can migrate from one culture to another and be thoroughly transformed.

01.10.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

His published work in this area includes a book called Monsters and Monstrosity in Augustan Poetry.
He also studies the role of classical antiquity in modern culture, especially in video games and other media, but he has also published on scientific marvels in antiquity and the Middle Ages.

01.10.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dr. Dunstan Lowe is Senior Lecturer in Latin Literature. He did his first two Classics degrees at Birmingham University, then a PhD at Cambridge University. Most of Dunstan’s research is on Roman literature, especially the poets Virgil and Ovid.

01.10.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ancient Office Hours History Podcast Β· Updated Bimonthly Β· Join Lexie Henning as she chats with thought leaders in academia and the entertainment industry about how they got into their field, their current work, and how t...

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01.10.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On today’s episode of Ancient Office Hours, Dr. @ancientplay.bsky.social , a senior lecturer in Latin Literature at the University of Kent, discusses his early fascination with Roman history and mythology, the poetry of Virgil and Ovid, and his interest in archaeogaming.

01.10.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#classics #ancientstudies #podcast #interview #outnow #ancient #classicalstudies #spotify #applepodcasts #podcasts #history #ancientofficehours #ancienthistory #classicsforeveryone #classicseverywhere #digitalhumanities #outreach #publichumanities #roman #NewTestament #military

24.09.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Christopher B. Zeichmann teaches ancient history and religious studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. His books include Radical Antiquity (Pluto, 2025), Queer Readings of the Centurion at Capernaum (SBL Press, 2022), and The Roman Army and the New Testament (Fortress Academic, 2018).

24.09.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ancient Office Hours History Podcast Β· Updated Bimonthly Β· Join Lexie Henning as she chats with thought leaders in academia and the entertainment industry about how they got into their field, their current work, and how t...

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5BomB9F...

24.09.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He explores the lives and societies of radical, leaderless communities throughout history, emphasizing the social experimentation that marked these groups. This ep offers insights into the broader implications of his work for scholars and general readers interested in political readings of history.

24.09.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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.'

24.09.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today on this special episode of Ancient Office Hours, Dr. @cbzeichmann.bsky.social, a New Testament scholar and lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University, to discuss his new book focused on radical groups in antiquity.

24.09.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We got about halfway through recording our planned season 4 before concluding that it would be best to put the show on hiatus until sometime in 2026.

The good news is that more content is on the way. Until then, we have 3 seasons released, and available wherever you get your podcasts.

17.09.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Life has happened, and we need to put a pause on The Reading Party Podcast.

Lexie is starting a PhD program in the UK at the University of Bristol this September. Megan is taking a step back from freelance projects to focus on her family and her more profitable ventures.

17.09.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#classics #ancientstudies #podcast #interview #outnow #ancient #classicalstudies #spotify #applepodcasts #podcasts #history #ancientofficehours #ancienthistory #classicsforeveryone #ancientsky #classicseverywhere #classicssky #digitalhumanities #outreach #publichumanities #egypt #Archaeology

17.09.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She has recently published the short monograph, Archaeological Wood and Woodworking in Cambridge University Press's Elements series.

17.09.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Her main research focuses on the history of craftspeople, woodworking, and questions surrounding timber and trees in ancient Egypt. She investigates the portrayal of archaeology & history in digital games, and how media can be used to facilitate archaeological discussions with the public & students.

17.09.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dr. Caroline Arbuckle MacLeod is an Assistant Professor of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology at St Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan, in Canada. She completed her PhD at UCLA, through the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology.

17.09.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ancient Office Hours History Podcast Β· Updated Bimonthly Β· Join Lexie Henning as she chats with thought leaders in academia and the entertainment industry about how they got into their field, their current work, and how t...

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5BomB9F...

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On today’s episode of AOH, Dr. Caroline Arbuckle MacLeod, an Egyptologist and professor of Near Eastern Archaeology at the University of Saskatchewan, discusses her interest in daily life, beliefs, and preservation of ancient Egyptian sites, woodworking and the significance of woods in coffins.

17.09.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#Podcast #ancient #ancientworld #media #books #movies #history #historians #spotify #applepodcasts #podcasts #podcastersofinstagram #applepodcasts #reception #ClassicalReception #rome #bonusepisode #ReadingPartyPodcast

16.09.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Reading Party Podcast History Podcast Β· Updated Weekly Β· Are you obsessed with mythology and the ancient world? Does seeing Medusa in movies make you smile? Do you tell yourself β€œJust one more page!” at 3am when reading a ...

Tune in for an engaging talk sprinkled with humor, thoughtful insights into the ancient world, and a few fun tangents!

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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16.09.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The discussion dives into their backgrounds, their connections to Greek mythology, and their experiences working on the game. They explore voice acting for a historical video game, reminisce about ancient Greek culture, and even brainstorm mythical quests they would love to see in the game.

16.09.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome back for a very special bonus episode of The Reading Party podcast!

Join us as we sit down with Melissanthi Mahut and Michael Antonakos, the voices behind Kassandra and Alexios in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

16.09.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Memory Collective is excited to announce our plans for a huge livestream event to celebrate International Podcast Day! @mythsbaby.bsky.social @ancienthistoryfan.bsky.social @partialhistorians.bsky.social @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social @emmapauly.bsky.social @movieswedig.bsky.social

11.09.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#classics #ancientsky #podcasts #ancienthistory #mythology #fundraiser #memorycollective #outreach #classicsforeveryone #humanities #publichumanities

10.09.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As part of the International Podcast Day celebration, we are also holding a raffle fundraiser on behalf of the Memory Collective!

You can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win a book, most of which were written by members of the Memory Collective. (Tickets are Β£1,50~ approximately $2 USD)

10.09.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

If you have questions about the mythology, history, archaeology, reception, etc. of the ancient Mediterranean world, then submit a question by visiting this link: forms.gle/bdRi11wXzygd....

10.09.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mnemosyne: Podcast Network - Liv Albert The Memory Collective includes a growing podcast network bringing together existing podcasts as well as creating new shows and other content/media touching on all facets of ancient life and culture. T...

Learn more about the podcasts involved here: www.mythsbaby.com/mnemosyne/po...

Activities will include: Listener Q&A sessions, Myth and History Trivia, a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure: Survive Pompeii Quest, a live reading/performance of Julius Caesar, and more!

10.09.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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