<p>Dr. Kate Cook, a Lecturer in Greek Culture at King’s College London, joins Lexie to discuss falling in love with tragedy after reading Aeschylus’ Agamemnon and Kassandra’s scene, connecting hostility toward prominent or “masculinized” women in modern games to ancient tragic narratives about women, and critiquing the “historical accuracy” discourse in gaming which includes mods that remove women. 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://bsky.app/profile/theozymandiasp1.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</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><br><p>Originally recorded June 12, 2025.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Learn more about Dr. Cook: <a href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/kate-cook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/kate-cook</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow her on Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/katexe.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/katexe.bsky.social</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Want a transcript of the episode? Email us at [email protected] and we can provide one.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>