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Theodore Papakostas, "How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator" (William Collins, 2024)

New Books in Intellectual History

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Bridging Academia and Public Engagement

This chapter explores the speaker's academic journey in archaeology and their initiative to write a book that simplifies ancient Greek history for the general public. It emphasizes the importance of making archaeological knowledge accessible while reflecting on its potential as a tool for understanding human behavior. The discussion includes creative approaches to presenting complex topics and the challenges of narrowing vast historical content into engaging material.

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