<p>Dr. Alex Dold, a literary scholar, historian, and unofficial “Dr. of Outlander,” joins Lexie to discuss her insights on how she blends literary scholarship and historical research, the challenges of researching an ongoing series, the importance of studying popular culture academically, and the essential role of books and public history. 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><br><p>Originally recorded January 28, 2026.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Learn more about Dr. Dold: <a href="https://alexdold.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alexdold.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow her on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alex.dold.historian/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alex.dold.historian/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow her on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Alex-Dold-Historian/61583605072756/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/people/Alex-Dold-Historian/61583605072756/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Check out her chapters in the new academic volume on Outlander: <a href="https://luath.co.uk/products/outlander-and-scotland?srsltid=AfmBOorsHtSQxR6pMQ7uNDzNOCWmlL1h_BwFuW6KdkvAMnFRlyBSvoAT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://luath.co.uk/products/outlander-and-scotland?srsltid=AfmBOorsHtSQxR6pMQ7uNDzNOCWmlL1h_BwFuW6KdkvAMnFRlyBSvoAT</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>