Elizabeth Ann (Anne) Davis
Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University and author of The Time of the Cannibals (Fordham UP, 2024), whose research focuses on knowledge, bodies, and subjectivity in the Greek-speaking world.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 31min
Elizabeth Anne Davis, "The Time of the Cannibals: On Conspiracy Theory and Context" (Fordham UP, 2024)
In this engaging discussion, Elizabeth Anne Davis, a Princeton anthropology professor and author of The Time of the Cannibals, explores the complex web of conspiracy theories surrounding the 2009 grave theft of Cyprus's former president, Tassos Papadopoulos. She examines how public speculation reveals deeper political and historical tensions, linking local narratives to broader imperial histories. Davis critiques existing scholarly approaches, proposing 'conspiracy attunement' to better understand the discourse. Expect provocative insights on the politics of the dead body and future projects on body doubles and burial practices.
Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 31min
Elizabeth Anne Davis, "The Time of the Cannibals: On Conspiracy Theory and Context" (Fordham UP, 2024)
In this engaging conversation, Elizabeth Ann Davis, a Princeton anthropology professor and expert on the politics of knowledge, explores the fascinating case of the stolen body of Cyprus's former president, Tassos Papadopoulos. She delves into how conspiracy theories shaped public discourse in Cyprus, revealing cultural insights and the impact of imperial history. Davis critiques traditional scholarly approaches, introducing her concept of 'conspiracy attunement,' which highlights local contexts. Get ready for a thought-provoking exploration of bodies, sovereignty, and the narratives that surround them!
