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Ancient Egypt Beyond the Pyramids: A Conversation with Melissa in De Nile
Ancient Egypt is full of stories beyond Cleopatra, Tutankhamun, and the pyramids—and Melissa in De Nile is here to share them. An Egyptologist, archaeologist, and museum educator, Melissa has built a platform that makes history approachable, fun, and accessible to audiences everywhere.
In this episode, we talk about her journey from a childhood fascination with Ancient Egypt to her work as a museum educator and content creator. We explore the daily lives of ordinary Egyptians, her surprising research on dogs in Egyptian culture, and the enduring fascination with the city of Amarna.
Melissa also reflects on the importance of combating myths and misinformation while opening doors for people who love history but may feel shut out of academia.
Melissa launched Melissa in De Nile in 2020 to share Ancient Egyptian art, archaeology, and history with the public in engaging and creative ways. She creates content across TikTok, Twitch, YouTube, and other platforms, while also working as a museum educator to connect audiences of all ages with the past.
Books mentioned
Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne: Amazon | Bookshop
Mummies and Pyramids by Mary Pope Osborne & Will Osborne: Amazon | Bookshop
Come, Tell Me How You Live by Agatha Christie Mallowan: Amazon | Bookshop
Nefertiti: A Novel by Michelle Moran: Amazon | Bookshop
Connect with Melissa: Website | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | Twitch | Facebook | Patreon
Connect with Holley: Buy Me A Coffee | Website | LinkedIn | Bluesky | Instagram | Medium | Substack
Email: [email protected]
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By Holley SnaithAncient Egypt is full of stories beyond Cleopatra, Tutankhamun, and the pyramids—and Melissa in De Nile is here to share them. An Egyptologist, archaeologist, and museum educator, Melissa has built a platform that makes history approachable, fun, and accessible to audiences everywhere.
In this episode, we talk about her journey from a childhood fascination with Ancient Egypt to her work as a museum educator and content creator. We explore the daily lives of ordinary Egyptians, her surprising research on dogs in Egyptian culture, and the enduring fascination with the city of Amarna.
Melissa also reflects on the importance of combating myths and misinformation while opening doors for people who love history but may feel shut out of academia.
Melissa launched Melissa in De Nile in 2020 to share Ancient Egyptian art, archaeology, and history with the public in engaging and creative ways. She creates content across TikTok, Twitch, YouTube, and other platforms, while also working as a museum educator to connect audiences of all ages with the past.
Books mentioned
Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne: Amazon | Bookshop
Mummies and Pyramids by Mary Pope Osborne & Will Osborne: Amazon | Bookshop
Come, Tell Me How You Live by Agatha Christie Mallowan: Amazon | Bookshop
Nefertiti: A Novel by Michelle Moran: Amazon | Bookshop
Connect with Melissa: Website | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | Twitch | Facebook | Patreon
Connect with Holley: Buy Me A Coffee | Website | LinkedIn | Bluesky | Instagram | Medium | Substack
Email: [email protected]