History Edutainment w/ Melissa in De Nile

On the latest episode of AnthroPuzzled, we sit down with Melissa in De Nile, a museum educator, Egyptologist, and digital creator who brings ancient Egyptian history, art, and archaeology to life through social media, livestreams, and educational content. Melissa shares how she combines her passion for public education with her love of the ancient world. Melissa reflects on her winding journey from creative writing student to archaeologist, museum professional, and online educator. She discusses the realities of graduate school, finding a career path outside academia, and making archaeological knowledge accessible to wider audiences. Along the way, she shares stories from excavations in Italy, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean, as well as insights from her research on ancient Egyptian dogs. The conversation also explores popular misconceptions about ancient Egypt, the importance of cultural understanding, and how anthropology encourages empathy, curiosity, and a broader perspective on the world. Listen now to explore Egyptology, museum education, archaeology, and the power of making history accessible to everyone.