Episode 66 - Dr. Gareth Williams
Ancient Office Hours
English - May 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsHistory Education history ancient education classics greek egyptian norse historical accessibility acedemia Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. Gareth Williams, a professor of Classics at Columbia University, joins Lexie to discuss his fascination with poetry and theme of social reflection in Ovid, whether the Aeneid is original or simply a copy of Homer’s works, the process of writing his new book, and making ancient material understandable to modern audiences. 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!
Learn more about Dr. Williams: http://classics.columbia.edu/gareth-williams
Check out Dr. Williams' new book "On Ovid's Metamorphoses": https://cup.columbia.edu/book/on-ovids-metamorphoses/9780231200714
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