History For Weirdos
Episode 150: Art, Ancient Rome, and Androids - The Weird World of Dr Peter Weller
14 Apr 2025
Have you ever wondered what RoboCop has in common with Renaissance paintings and ancient Roman orators? In this epic episode of History For Weirdos, your hosts Andrew and Stephanie sit down with the legendary actor, historian, and fellow Weirdo Dr. Peter Weller. From his iconic role as RoboCop to his scholarly passion for Italian Renaissance art, Weller takes listeners on a whirlwind adventure through history, art, and pop culture, proving he’s a true Renaissance man himself. Join us as we explore why Giotto di Bondone isn't just another painter: he's a revolutionary artist whose innovations changed visual storytelling forever. Alongside tales from the set of RoboCop and insights into ancient Rome’s enduring impact on today's world, Weller seamlessly connects the dots between seemingly unrelated topics, revealing a universe where art, history, and science fiction collide. This episode isn't just a conversation, it's a journey through the delightfully strange intersections of human history & creativity. You can get Dr Peter Weller's book, "Leon Battista Alberti" here! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating & subscribing on whichever platform you use to listen to podcasts. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] IG/Threads: @historyforweirdos Website: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full Episode
Hello and welcome to History for Weirdos.
We're your hosts, Andrew and Stephanie. And we're going to take you on a journey into the strange, obscure, and relentlessly entertaining corners of human history.
Now listen up, friends, because it's about to get weird.
Robocop 2. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai and Naked Lunch. His more recent appearances include Star Trek Into Darkness, the TV series Dexter, which I love, and 24. In addition to his long career in theater, film, and television, Dr. Weller received his PhD in art history with a specialization in Italian Renaissance art from UCLA. Leon Battista Alberti in Exile is Peter Weller's first book.
We really hope you enjoy this episode.
Yeah, you're good to go. I want to ask you a question. So you're married? Oh, yes. Okay, Andrew and Stephanie are married.
Yesterday was our eight-year wedding anniversary.
Happy anniversary. Thank you. Now I want to tell you something very interesting about history since we're talking about history.
Yes.
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