Real People in the Ancient World and the People who Study Them
In this week’s instalment of the podcast, we are joined by Roberta Mazza, papyrologist and Associate Professor at the University of Bologna.
Listen in, as Dr. Mazza discusses the antiquities trade, both past and present, and the ethics behind papyrology, especially highlighting her experience with the illicit papyrus trade in academia.
On this episode of the Peopling the Past podcast, we are joined by Dr. Britta Ager, an assistant professor of Classics at Arizona State University.
Listen in, as Dr. Ager talks about the various forms of magic that are used in the ancient Roman world, especially spells and curses. She also tells us about the role of scents and smellscapes in the practice of ancient rituals.
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