
The Cheeky Scholar
Listen as smart – and cheeky – scholars share their knowledge about culture, art, and history... and bust a whole lot of myths along the way.
Podcasting since 2024 • 6 episodes
The Cheeky Scholar
Latest Episodes
Art and Censorship
Tamar Avishai, Creator and Host of the Lonely Palette podcast, talks with Lara about the role artists play in society, and why offensive art can sometimes be a good thing.
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From Cheery Camelot to the Dark Ages: Why We Can't Make Up Our Minds about Medieval History
Unlock the mysteries of the Middle Ages with us as we welcome Paul B. Sturtevant, a distinguished public medievalist, to challenge prevailing myths and unveil the vibrant truths of this era. Often misrepresented in pop culture as a fairy-tale e...
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How a Liberal Arts Education Can Foster Dialogue and Empathy Across the Political Divide
Can learning about art and writing change the way we think? Join us as we explore this question with Caitlin Dalton, PhD, a lecturer at Boston University’s CAS Writing Program. Caitlin skillfully blends art history with writing education to ins...
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Are Museums Lying About Their Antiquities?
Are museums lying about their antiquities? Is the Gladiator film an accurate depiction of life in ancient Rome? Strap in for a wild ride with Liz Marlowe, archaeologist and whistleblower, as she uncovers the dirty truth behind the global trade ...
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Episode 3
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How Evangelical Beliefs Are Influencing Modern Politics
Is the Bible really anti-abortion? Ever wondered what it’s like inside a fundamentalist evangelical gathering? Strap in for a thought-provoking episode of The Cheeky Scholar as we sit down with Dr. Myev Rees, Associate Professor of...
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Episode 2
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