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. Follow The Cheeky Scholar on YouTube Connect with The Cheeky Scholar on Instagram Follow The Cheeky Scholar on X Episode WebsiteBy Dr. Lara Ayad

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 epoch or a dark, brutal time, we explore how these stereotypes emerged over time and why they persist. Trav…

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 inspire critical thinking among first-year students. On this episode, she shares how she uses contemporary ar…

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 of Roman antiquities, and describes what Hollywood gets wrong about ancient Rome. Elizabeth Marlowe, Chair…

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 Philosophy and Religious Studies, to uncover the complex layers behind evangelical movements in the U.S. We pull back …

This is the podcast where smart – and cheeky – scholars share their knowledge about culture, art, and history... and bust a whole lot of myths along the way. Have you ever mined the mountain of podcasts out there looking for something exciting about history, culture, or art? Did you get bogged down with dry lectures full of jargon? Or, maybe you go…