Elizabeth Ann (Anne) Davis

In this engaging discussion, Elizabeth Anne Davis, a Princeton anthropology professor and author of The Time of the Cannibals, explores the complex web of conspiracy theories surrounding the 2009 grave theft of Cyprus's former president, Tassos Papadopoulos. She examines how public speculation reveals deeper political and historical tensions, linking local narratives to broader imperial histories. Davis critiques existing scholarly approaches, proposing 'conspiracy attunement' to better understand the discourse. Expect provocative insights on the politics of the dead body and future projects on body doubles and burial practices.