Why are video games set in the ancient world? What are some of the major examples? How are women represented in these games? And why does this matter?
I honestly know nothing about video games, with or without classical references. And yet, I enjoyed a fascinating conversation with Professors Cook and Draycott which revealed quite a lot about both the ancient world and the modern players who love it.
So even if you are a complete video game neophyte, like yours truly, or well versed in this virtual world, please enjoy this Classical Wisdom Speaks Podcast with Professors Jane Draycott, Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, Scotland and Kate Cook, Associate Lecturer in Classics at the University of St Andrews, Scotland.
They are also the editors of the recently released book published by Bloomsbury called “Women in Classical Video Games”, of which we will speak about today.
You purchase Professors Draycott and Cook's book here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/women-in-classical-video-games-9781350241930/#
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