Dr. Matthew Roller, a professor of Classics at Johns Hopkins University, joins Lexie to discuss the culture shift in acceptance for double majoring in STEM and humanities, defining monumentality, cultural memory, and their relationship to each other, and the practice of gift giving in ancient times and the various meanings behind them. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Note: Apologies, but I was traveling around Europe and didn't have access to my normal recording mics. So this episode was recorded using only my headphones. Learn more about Dr. Roller: https://classics.jhu.edu/directory/matthew-roller/ Check out Dr. Roller's newest book: https://classics.jhu.edu/faculty-books/models-from-the-past-in-roman-culture-a-world-of-exempla/ Learn more about the Society for Classical Studies (SCS) and their projects: https://classicalstudies.org/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject  Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Kevin Walker.  Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.