{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60e73cc688b69a001452e911/682bffe09c88faf65e934ce9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 117 - Dr. Clare Downham","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60e73cc688b69a001452e911/1747713952200-28eda7dd-c828-42a8-83f1-ea8a3e85ecc6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Dr. Clare Downham, a professor of Medieval History and Celtic Studies at the University of Liverpool, joins Lexie to discuss her personal journey into Medieval History and Celtic Studies, the distinct ways Viking activities influenced Ireland compared to the UK, being a historical consultant for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and debunking popular misconceptions about the Vikings and iconic figures like Ivar the Boneless. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! 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 November 11, 2024.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Dr. Downham: <a href=\"https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/clare-downham\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/clare-downham</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow her on Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/downham.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bsky.app/profile/downham.bsky.social</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out her publications on Academia: <a href=\"https://liverpool.academia.edu/ClareDownham\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://liverpool.academia.edu/ClareDownham</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"}