The Cheeky Scholar
Episodes
Art and Censorship
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 somet...
From Cheery Camelot to the Dark Ages: Why We Can't Make Up Our Minds about Medieval History
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the mysteries of the Middle Ages with us as we welcome Paul B. Sturtevant, a distinguished public medievalist, to challenge prevailing myths an...
How a Liberal Arts Education Can Foster Dialogue and Empathy Across the Political Divide
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Univers...
Are Museums Lying About Their Antiquities?
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Marl...
How Evangelical Beliefs Are Influencing Modern Politics
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Bible really anti-abortion? Ever wondered what it’s like inside a fundamentalist evangelical gathering? Strap in for a thought-provoking epi...
Is Academia a Toxic Brainwashing Cult? Maybe Not.
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the podcast where smart – and cheeky – scholars share their knowledge about culture, art, and history... and bust a whole lot of myths alo...