Introducing Dr Louise O'Brien, our new Expert in Residence! <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=THyQHm_hgUCNzPS6f8RgumBajqZzGFNNmsrdI0K0H-FUOFlPVEhaREhYUlBCWkZZV0JFUDBLOFg4Sy4u" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ask Louise a question</a> for our next episodeTime stamps for this episode: 9.53 Intro to Roman Egypt 11.05 Mummy portraits14.22 Commissioning these portraits 18.15 What would you add to the curriculum?19.55 The most shocking thing about the ancient Egyptians 21:40 Louise’ work in museums 26.13 Day in the life of a PhD student 28.30 Why is Classics important?Louise recently completed her PhD in Egyptology at the University of Liverpool, having gained her MA Egyptology and BA(hons) in Egyptology & Classical Studies from the same institution. Her thesis ‘Portraits of Hybridity’ focused on mummy portrait panels from Roman Egypt, and investigated how cultural hybridity and identity was displayed through artistic culture in the Roman Fayum. Coming from a working-class background, she also has a passion for outreach and widening participation, and is particularly interested in getting more state school students involved in ancient history and inspiring younger people to study subjects they may not have been aware they could. Follow Louise on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/egypto_lou_gist/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>. Follow our <a href="https://classicalassociation.org/campaign/⁠" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Celebrating Classics Campaign</a> and <a href="https://classicalassociation.org/join-us/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">become a CA member</a>, using your exclusive discount from this episode

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