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Ancient Office Hours

Lexie Henning
Bioethics
Hippocratic Oath
Covid-19 Pandemic
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Ancient Medicine
Public Health
History Of Science
Assassin's Creed
Disability Rights
Collective Care
Gene Editing
Greek Mythology
Ancient Greece
Parthian Empire
Roman Empire
Eugenics
Elamites
Ancient Rome
Hellenistic World
Kings Of Kings

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 they connect with the past. Together they strive to connect modern societies to ancient worlds, explore antiquity via contemporary storytelling, and introduce a wider audience to the various ways history and mythology influences popular cu... more

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Dr. Kate Cook, a Lecturer in Greek Culture at King’s College London, joins Lexie to discuss falling in love with tragedy after reading Aeschylus’ Agamemnon and Kassandra’s scene, connecting hostility toward prominent or “masculinized” women in modern... more

Dr. Sarah Bond, an associate professor of Classics at the University of Iowa, joins Lexie to discuss the importance of classical languages and public scholarship, her book 'Strike' and the evolution of labor unions from ancient Rome to modern times, ... more

Dr. Alex Dold, a literary scholar, historian, and unofficial “Dr. of Outlander,” joins Lexie to discuss her insights on how she blends literary scholarship and historical research, the challenges of researching an ongoing series, the importance of st... more

Dr. Alexander Vandewalle, a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University, joins Lexie to discuss how his passion for modern video games and Classics led to his PhD research on the characterization of mythological figures in video games, the nuances of... more

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Recent Guests

Alexandra Dold
Public historian, literary scholar, and expert on Outlander studies
University of Glasgow; University of the Highlands and Islands
Episode: Special Release - Understanding “Outlander”: Intersecting History and Popular Culture with Dr. Alex Dold
Alexander Vandewalle
Post-doctoral researcher at Ghent University; specializes in reception of antiquity in video games
Ghent University
Episode: Episode 135 - Dr. Alexander Vandewalle
Hailey Beaupre
Sassenach Historian, Scottish history tour guide, author-to-be
Self-employed tour guide, Scotland; author in progress
Episode: Special Release - Beyond Outlander: Creating Sassenach Historian Tours for Scottish History & Popular Fiction with Hailey Beaupre
Dr. Naomi Weiss
Professor of Classics at Harvard
Harvard University
Episode: Episode 134 - Dr. Naomi Weiss
Dr. Lindsey Mazurek
Professor of Classics at Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington
Episode: Episode 133 - Dr. Lindsey Mazurek
Dr. David Parnell
Professor of History at Indiana University Northwest
Indiana University Northwest
Episode: Episode 132 - Dr. David Parnell
Dr. Eduardo García-Molina
Professor of Classics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, ancient historian specializing in the Seleucid Empire.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode: Episode 131 - Dr. Eduardo García-Molina
Dr. Alyson Melzer
Assistant professor of classics at Indiana University at Bloomington
Indiana University
Episode: Episode 130 - Dr. Alyson Melzer
Dr. Christopher Baron
Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Episode 129 - Dr. Christopher Baron

Host

Lexie Henning
Host of Ancient Office Hours; appears across episodes as main interviewer; affiliated with The Ozymandias Project

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Top Scholars in the field of Classics

    It was so cool to get to know a bunch of new scholars and their work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah E Bond
    United States6 months ago
  • Keep Up the Great Work

    I very much enjoy format, subject matter and style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blue's Supporter
    United Statesa year ago
  • Educational and entertaining

    This is an excellent and smart podcast that mixes serious discussion about education and academia with fun anecdotes and sometimes scandalous banter. Lexie is a spectacular interviewer who is clearly disarming to her interviewees, which is certainly a challenging skill to master. She is able to create a safe space that encourages her guests to speak openly. This is remarkable because people who are listening are able to find ways to relate to and perhaps find comfort in the stories and ideas and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the_real_baladria
    United States4 years ago
  • Incredibly interesting!

    This podcast covers a great range of subjects, but always hews to the study of Classics. Lots of inside knowledge of academia and academic careers. The guests are knowledgeable and always fascinating, and the host has a wealth of knowledge. It is simply a great listen overall. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Staceyrcsm
    United States4 years ago
  • Great range of topics and guests!

    Enjoyable interviews with a great range of guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate Topper
    United States5 years ago

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The host creates a safe space for guests to share candid insights.
Episodes consistently highlight the relevance of ancient studies to modern culture.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing style and depth of conversation.
Guests are highly knowledgeable and engaging with diverse expertise.
The discussions blend rigorous scholarship with accessible storytelling.

Talking Points

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Episode 135 - Dr. Alexander Vandewalle
Q: How did you get into classics and ancient history?
My path started from a personal love of history and languages during school in Belgium, where Latin and Greek formed the core of my early education, leading me toward college studies in Latin and Greek literature and linguistics and ultimately a PhD.
Episode 134 - Dr. Naomi Weiss
Q: Do you think we have modern Ozymandias themes in our culture today?
There are many achievements we regard as permanent, which may face decay, like the current challenges facing institutions like Harvard.
Episode 134 - Dr. Naomi Weiss
Q: How important is music in adaptations of Greek tragedies?
Music is vital in ancient Greek plays, contributing to the theatrical experience, and modern adaptations are increasingly incorporating music.
Episode 134 - Dr. Naomi Weiss
Q: What are your favorite works by Euripides and Aeschylus?
My favorite play is Euripides' Trojan Women due to its devastating themes and beauty, and I've recently grown to appreciate Sophocles more.
Episode 134 - Dr. Naomi Weiss
Q: How did you get into classics?
My journey began with studying Latin in high school, which led me to realize my passion for literature could merge with ancient materials.

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What is Ancient Office Hours about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, academically charged show that blends classics, history, and myth with contemporary culture. Conversations frequently center on how ancient worlds inform modern storytelling across books, games, film, and museum discourse, featuring scholars, postgrads, and professionals who bridge research with public audiences. Notably, the host cultivates a warm, rigorous interview style that invites deep dives into methodology, public humanities, and the practicalities of translating scholarly work for broader audiences. The mix of university experts, practicing historians, and media professionals creates a distinctive space where theory meets pop culture, making it appealing to listeners who crave both scholarly insight and accessible sto... more

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2. Alexander Vandewalle
3. Hailey Beaupre
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7. Dr. Eduardo García-Molina
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