Oct 02 2024 73 mins 3
Dr. Anthony Kaldellis, a professor of Classics at the University of Chicago, joins Lexie to discuss how we define the Byzantine Empire, the multiple reinventions and conceptions of “Rome” over time, the importance of analyzing historical figures and their choices in their proper historical contexts, and the media reception of the East Roman Empire. 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. Kaldellis: https://classics.uchicago.edu/people/anthony-kaldellis
Listen to his podcast Byzantium & Friends: https://byzantiumandfriends.podbean.com/
Buy his new book The New Roman Empire: https://www.amazon.com/New-Roman-Empire-History-Byzantium-ebook/dp/B0CC69PLHQ?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Check out his publications on Academia: https://chicago.academia.edu/AnthonyKaldellis
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