Dr. Emily Wilson, a professor of Classics at UPenn, joins Lexie to discuss the process of choosing translation projects, addressing scholarly disagreements over different translations of ancient works, other texts that might or might not merit future translations, and how politicisation of the ancient world complicates reception studies. 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!  Learn more about Dr. Wilson: https://www.classics.upenn.edu/people/emily-wilson  Find her books via her personal website: https://www.emilyrcwilson.com/  Follow her on Twitter: https://x.com/emilyrcwilson?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject  Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday.  Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.