Dr. Aaron Irvin, an Ancient History professor at Murray State University, joins Lexie to talk about how his deployment to Iraq right after 9/11 changed his perception of history and shaped his career, his experience consulting for Spartacus & Netflix’s Roman Empire, and whether we should try disregarding historical accuracy in media. 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!
Originally recorded October 21, 2021.
Learn more about Dr. Irvin: https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/CollegesDepartments/CollegeOfHumanitiesAndFineArts/History/contact/aaronirvin.aspx
Watch the Spartacus series Dr. Irvin consulted on: https://www.netflix.com/title/70136152
Check out Dr. Irvin’s consulting work on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80096545
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