Introducing Dr Louise O'Brien, our new Expert in Residence!

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Time stamps for this episode:

9.53 Intro to Roman Egypt 

11.05 Mummy portraits

14.22 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 Instagram.

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