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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 2d

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 10d

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 10d

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

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 10d

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.

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 10d

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.

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 10d

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.

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 10d

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 10d

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.

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 17d

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 17d

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).

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 17d

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 17d

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.

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 17d

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.'

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 17d

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.

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 24d

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.

The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 24d

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 24d

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

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 24d

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 25d

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 25d

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

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The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 25d

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.

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