Dr. Jeffrey Newman, an Egyptologist and a research associate at UCLA's Pourdavoud Institute, joins Lexie to discuss his dissertation, which examines ritual performance and the origins of Egyptian bureaucracy and state formation, Predynastic and Early Dynastic chronologies, addresses First Dynasty human sacrifice, and his cultural heritage photography & photogrammetry experiences. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Bluesky, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! 

Originally recorded July 22, 2025. 

Learn more about Dr. Newman: https://pourdavoud.ucla.edu/people/jeffrey-newman/  

Follow his work on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jeffrey-Newman-5

Read his dissertation: https://www.proquest.com/docview/3180856129 

Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday. 

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