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Episode 42 - Dr. Verity Platt

Dr. Verity Platt, a professor of Classics and History of Art at Cornell University, joins Lexie to chat about growing up in north England close to Hadrian’s Wall, her struggles and thought process for getting into academia, her interest in visual art and ekphrasis, and about professors having to play life advisor/therapist/parent for students. 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. Platt: https://classics.cornell.edu/verity-platt 


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