Dr. Julia Troche, an Egyptologist and professor at Missouri State University, joins Lexie to discuss the importance of connecting ancient history to modern issues, role of religion in everyday life in ancient Egypt, particularly through the lens of social history, and the complexities of reception studies in Egyptology. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com!  Learn more about Dr. Troche: https://history.missouristate.edu/profile-display.aspx?p=JuliaTroche Check out her publications on Academia: https://missouristate.academia.edu/JuliaTroche Check out what the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is up to: https://arce.org/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject  Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday.  Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.