Isabella is a museum educator and collections enthusiast based in Sydney. She is fascinated by all things archaeological, and has degrees in Ancient History and Archaeology. Having undertaken archaeological field work in Türkiye and Israel, she specialised in Cultural Anthropology and Languages and Cultures of the Ancient Near East. Today, Isabella works to inspire and engage students at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Education
BA Ancient History — Macquarie University, 2024
BA Archaeology — Macquarie University, 2024
Areas of Expertise
How a Debt Crisis Created the Athenian Democracy
Athenian democracy emerged from the need to deal with a debt and slavery crisis in the 7th century BCE, largely based on the reforms of the Archon Solon.
Dogs Sacrificed for Anubis: The Canid Catacombs of Saqqara
In ancient Egypt, mummified dogs were purchased and used as votive offerings to Anubis. What can evidence of this practice at Saqqara reveal?
4 Famous Graves of the Ancient Minoans & Mycenaeans
Ancient burials can tell us many things about the societies conducting them. Let’s look at the graves of the Minoans and Mycenaeans to see what we can learn about them.
What Are the Five Most Important Empires of Ancient Mesopotamia?
In ancient Mesopotamia, humanity’s first empires were born. What were these empires, and how did they change the world?
Lessons about Experiencing Nature From Ancient Minoans and Elamites
The ancient Minoans and Elamites were from different times and places but shared one thing in common: an appreciation of the sensations of being in nature.
Alexander the Great: The Accursed Macedonian
Alexander the Great was a forceful general who spawned the Hellenistic Age. But what did his ‘greatness’ look like to his conquered subjects?
Ancient Mesopotamia: How Did Art Lead to Writing?
In the archaeology of ancient Mesopotamia, we can see how art was the genesis of written language. Lets take a look at its evolution.