On Reclaiming History, Part 2 Lovonia speaks with Dr. Solange Ashby Ph.D. She received her Ph.D. in Egyptology with a specialization in ancient Egyptian language and Nubian religion from the University of Chicago. Her first book, Calling Out to Isis: The Enduring Nubian Presence at Philae, explores the temple of Philae’s history as a Nubian sacred site. Lovonia Mallory in the episode Dr Ashby discuss the long history of Egypt that spread over 3,000 years. This is part 2 of a multi-part segment, Dr. Ashby reviews the timeline of Egypt: Predynastic period, Old Kingdom, Intermediate, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom, and 25th Dynasty.
She is also founding member of the William Leo Hansberry Society which seeks to create pathways for people of African descent – on the continent and in the diaspora – to engage in the study of African antiquity. Visit them at https://hansberrysoc.org to find out more details.
Visit Gorgias Press. Calling Out to Isis (https://www.gorgiaspress.com/calling-out-to-isis)