Omar discusses the importance of studying gender as part of assyriology. What are the big themes now, and how did we get here? He focuses on two areas of special interest: masculinity, and eunuchism. What can we expect from the conference on gender  studies (GeMANE) hosted in Malta this April? And what is the context of assyriology in Malta? 0:37 Introducing Ellie 2:56 the importance of studying gender 5:39 current trends 8:59 gender beyond only women 11:54 masculinities 16:21 eunuchs 23:58 organising GeMANE 27:15 assyriology in Malta 29:38 public engagement Omar's Academia Omar's university page GeMANE 6 Music by Ruba Hillawi Website: http://wedgepod.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSM7ZlAAgOXv4fbTDRyrWgw Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wedge_pod Patreon: http://Patreon.com/WedgePod