{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60e73cc688b69a001452e911/6743d258a96cb67b639e9b87?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 106 - Dr. Natalie Swain","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60e73cc688b69a001452e911/1732497967832-1b9e84d5-ecf1-4621-9bf4-f05a4d518c13.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Dr. Natalie Swain, a professor of Classics at the University of Acadia, joins Lexie to discuss the impact of having inspiring professors who ignited our interests in Classics, how video games are a rich area for exploring classical themes, and the significance of examining video games as cultural artifacts. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!&nbsp;Don't forget to follow us on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheOzymandiasP1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/theozymandiasproject\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theozymandiasproject/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> or visit our website <a href=\"http://www.theozymandiasproject.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.theozymandiasproject.com</a>!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Originally recorded June 18, 2024.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Dr. Swain: <a href=\"https://history.acadiau.ca/faculty/natalie-swain-2.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://history.acadiau.ca/faculty/natalie-swain-2.html</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Read her article on Horizon Zero Dawn in the Games and Culture Journal: <a href=\"https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15554120231188241\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15554120231188241</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out her publications on Academia: <a href=\"https://acadiau.academia.edu/NatalieSwain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://acadiau.academia.edu/NatalieSwain</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out her work with Antiquity in Media Studies (AIMS): <a href=\"https://antiquityinmediastudies.wordpress.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://antiquityinmediastudies.wordpress.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Support us on Patreon: <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Want a transcript of the episode? Email us at theozymandiasprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we can provide one. </p>","author_name":"Lexie Henning"}