The Mass Psychosis and the Demons of Dostoevsky: how ideas and ideologies lay the groundwork for mass psychosis and control
“The Mass Psychosis and the Demons of Dostoevsky” (Academy of Ideas, 31 March 2021) Drawing
Tag: Culture / History Presentations and Talks
Public Latrines in Ancient Rome: a droll introduction to Classical Roman daily life, culture and attitudes
Garrett Ryan, “Public Latrines in Ancient Rome” (Toldinstone, 15 December 2021) In the space of
How a Fish Bankrupted the Roman Aristocracy: a tale of a culinary craze in classical society
Dr Garrett Ryan, “How a Fish Bankrupted the Roman Aristocracy” (Told In Stone, 27 November
A Murder Mystery in Roman Egypt: an entertaining exploration of legal trials during Roman imperial rule
Dr Garrett Ryan, “A Murder Mystery in Roman Egypt” (Told In Stone, 24 November 2021)
Vampires in Greek Myth: an introduction to a universal cultural phenomenon through the Ancient Greek worldview
Dr Garrett Ryan, “Vampires in Greek Myth” (Told In Stone, 30 October 2021) Casting our
Ancient Greek Buddhists: a vivid snapshot of ancient Greek and Indian cultural contacts
Garrett Ryan, “Ancient Greek Buddhists” (Toldinstone, 16 October 2021) A very fascinating snapshot of a
John McWhorter’s “Cancel Culture and Wokeness” talk on dangers of Critical Race Theory
John McWhorter, “Cancel Culture and Wokeness” (Internationales Literaturfestival Berlin, 10 September 2021) John McWhorter is
Mren Cathedral and the Last World War of Antiquity: a building’s connection to the end of an era and the beginning of another
Garrett Ryan, “Mren Cathedral and the Last World War of Antiquity” (Toldinstone, 2018) Part of
A Historical Tour of Hagia Sophia: a visually sumptuous guide and introduction to a famous building and Byzantine civilisation
Garrett Ryan, “A Historical Tour of Hagia Sophia” (Told in Stone, 2020 / 2021) Even
The Bombing of Pompeii, 1943: detailed sketch of darkest episode in ancient Roman city’s history
Garrett Ryan, “The Bombing of Pompeii, 1943” (Told in Stone, 25 September 2021) Not too