Hello everyone, Dominic here. This is an interview episode. My guest today is Dr Elizabeth

Fruit. Dr. Fruit is the Associate Professor of Egyptology at Oxford University in England. On top of that, she is the director of the

Griffith Institute, Oxford's centre of Egyptology. Needless to say, these are significant roles at the heart of Egyptological research in the UK.

And Liz's work in the field and laboratory is moving in some really interesting directions.

Looking at the self-presentation of non-royal people

through several periods of Egyptian history, Dr. Frood brings together many strands of information

to construct a more complete picture of people's lives.

There are texts of course, but also more personal traces like graffiti, private statues,

and the physical spaces where these objects or inscriptions were located.

As we will see in the interview, Dr. Frood's work is uncovering fascinating insights

into how ancient people wanted to depict themselves

and the lengths they went to to connect with their gods, their communities and their homes.

I sat down to chat with Dr. Frewd via Skype. Due to time zone differences we were recording

this at 4.30 in the morning for me, which is why I sound like a half dead zombie for the first

few minutes of conversation.

Fortunately, Dr. Frod's enthusiasm woke me up and we hit the ground running.

Also, if both of our accents sound strange to you, that's because Dr. Frewd, like me, comes from New Zealand.

So I hope you're ready for a couple of Kiwi nerds back and forthing about ancient lives

and ancient peoples. That's enough from me. On with the show.

Allow me to introduce Dr Elizabeth Frude, associate professor of Egyptology,

to share her wonderful knowledge. Good morning or good afternoon.

Liz, thank you very much for joining me on the History of Egypt Podcast.

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