158. The Book of Daniel, the Four Kingdoms, and imperial eschatology, with Chris Bonura

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160. Symeon the New Theologian: Queer desire in devotional poetry, with Derek Krueger

A conversation with Derek Krueger (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) on homoerotic language and imagery in the works of Symeon the New Theologian (eleventh century). These passages are unusual enough that earlier editors and scholars were made uncomfortable about them. ...  Show more

 . 1h 2min
159. The art of the empire of Nicaea, with Naomi Pitamber

A conversation with Naomi Pitamber (Clark University) about the art and architecture of the empire of Nicaea (Nikaia), the convention name of the Roman state that emerged in Asia Minor after the disaster of 1204. This art is often overlooked by scholars and overshadowed by the Pa ...  Show more

 . 1h 3min

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