Thread by @Pastpreservers

We are celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth at Past Preservers by showcasing our amazing experts!
We want you to get to know them as well as we do, so we made a list for you! twitter.com/i/lists/101742…
Over the month we will introduce you to them individually on this thread! #WHM2021

We would like to start by Introducing Alex Iszatt, Forensic Criminologist & Former CSI.
A real history buff, her interest in forensic science has seen her give advice on cold cases & historical crimes.
Find out more about Alex at #WomensHistoryMonth

Its our pleasure to introduce you to Historian & Author Alexandra Jones!
"I am an American historian of WWII & the early Cold War period, I began my career in museums & I now work on exposing stolen cultural property" #WomensHistoryMonth

Today's expert is Historian, Dr Alicia Gutierrez-Romine.
Alicia is interested in the history of medicine & how it intersects with race & gender & has done significant research on medicine in Southern California & the experiences of non-white physicians. #WomensHistoryMonth

@PPCasting Introducing Archaeologist & Ethnohistorian Dr Alicia Colson! Alicia is a true explorer, a Fellow of the @RGS_IBG & a WDA Research Fellow @WileyGlobal @RGS_IBGhe a Patron of the GB & Ireland Chapter of the @ExplorersClub! Find out more by following Alicia at @colson_alicia!

Say hello to Amanda Watts, Archaeological Conservator!
Amanda has worked on sites in Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Rapa Nui, Uzbekistan, UK & USA. Amanda divides her time between teaching & research at North Dakota State University & the Oriental Institute of Chicago.

Meet Egyptologist Dr Amy Calvert! Amy has been involved in several excavations in Italy, Egypt & the United States, & she has also worked at several major museums, including The British Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
#WomensHistoryMonth

Introducing Physiotherapist & Archaeologist Anthea Nardi!
Anthea is an adventure traveller who holds a passion for
history, archaeology, global health & development. Being of Malaysian-Chinese & Italian ethnicity, she has grown up immersed in culture & ancient history. #WHM

Please say hello to our expert, Archaeologist & Model Brenna Slade! Exploring the world has always been an adventure for Brenna, She enjoys grabbing a slice of pizza when visiting her small hometown of Delanco & taking her children on countryside adventures in the UK.

Meet Anthropologist & Archaeologist, Dr Brittany Brown!
Brittany is an American Historical Archaeologist, her regional specialization includes the African American Southeast & the British Caribbean.
Check out her Instagram The Black Archaeologist at instagram.com/theblackarchae…

Greek & Roman Historian, Dr. Carla Ionescu is a Romanian refugee who escaped the Communist regime with her family when she was 10 years old.
She is also an adrenaline junkie, an animal lover and a natural born storyteller. Find out more at @artemisexpert

Dr. Carmen Obied is both an underwater archaeologist & international model. Carmen was born in Seville, Spain & raised on the seaside in Lisbon, Portugal by her English/Scottish mother & Egyptian/Spanish father & she speaks six languages.
@CarmenObied & carmenobied.com

“Archaeology is more than action & adventure. It is the science of the human experience. Where & how people have lived & what people have done in the face of social & environmental change. Now isn’t that a journey you want to follow? (no bullwhip necessary)” Chelsea Rose!

Meet Historian & Author Deb Hunter!
"I write history and fiction as Hunter S. Jones. I am absolutely passionate about history, I love to incorporate the mystery & magic of early medicine in my writing.
Find out more at @TheDebATL

"I work for Dartmoor National Park Authority, I specialise in community archaeology, heritage & engagement. I’m passionate about working with local communities to explore the past in ways that are meaningful to them. In my spare time I love to play the piano, sail & go kayaking."

Dr. Flora Brooke Anthony, Art Historian & Egyptologist! Flora's research interests include Ancient Egyptian materials (especially faience), Ancient Egyptian magic, forgeries & authenticity, Late Bronze Age international relations & expressions of identity.

Dr. Mary-Ann Pouls Wegner, Egyptologist!
Mary-Ann is passionate about all aspects of ancient Egyptian society & culture. She directs archaeological fieldwork at the site of Abydos, enjoys collaborating with colleagues & specialists to further our understanding of ancient Egypt!

Melanie Backe-Hansen House Historian!
Melanie is an historian, writer & speaker, who specialises in researching the social history of houses. She is also a research consultant for A House Through Time (BBC Two), find out more at
house-historian.co.uk

Meredith Brand, Egyptologist!
Meredith is currently working & living in Egypt. She is the assistant director of the Wadi el-Hudi Expedition, that focuses on amethyst mining sites & settlements in the Eastern Desert, dating to the early Middle Kingdom & Greco-Roman era.

Naomi Glenn, Anthropologist & Archaeologist.
Naomi is an Archaeologist with a focus on the Classical to the Hellenistic Mediterranean. She is a multi-racial woman with hearing aids & is dedicated to making the arts and culture accessible to all.
More at

Introducing Field Archaeologist Natasha Billson from The Great British Dig! #GreatBritishDig
When Natasha is not rescuing archaeology or presenting shows, you will find her hosting a LIVESTREAM YouTube show called 'Archaeologists in Quarantine' on her channel Behind the Trowel.

Noura Khedr, Egyptologist & Tour Guide!
"I love life & history with all the story telling in it & I do believe that art is a key to everything. My real passion is ancient Egyptian history & history in general. I also love traveling, dancing, food & connecting with people"

Dr Peggy Brunache, Archaeologist & Culinary Historian!
" I am passionate about many subjects including food, music & dance. I'm a naturally an energetic person with a strong, quirky personality and unshockable sense of humour.” Follow Peggy at @peggybrunache

Dr Rose Drew, Physical Anthropologist & Archaeologist!
Rose focuses on human skeletal material & has been a ‘dirt’ archaeologist since 1995. She’s made several TV appearances & is most pleased with solving the Cause of Death of Joseph Merrick, aka The Elephant Man.

A fellow of the Royal Geographical, Sarah Begum is an Immersive Investigative Journalist, Anthropologist-Explorer & Public Speaker. Sarah has been exploring the world, studying tribes and different ways of life whilst making a effort to help people along the way through her work!

Sarah Yeomans is an archaeologist specializing in the Imperial period of the Roman Empire with a particular emphasis on religions & ancient science. She is generally happiest when covered in dirt, roaming archaeological sites somewhere in the Mediterranean region. @archeogirl1

Born in New Mexico & raised in Oregon, Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman has lived in 5 different countries & adventured through more than 30 others on 4 continents as a scholar of art history, cultures & symbols. A sci-fi geek, explorer, culinary crusader, adventurer & pretty good cook!

Dr. Sian Proctor is a Geoscientist, Explorer, Space artist, & Science Communication specialist with a passion for space exploration and now she is going to space!
We are proud to announce Sian has been selected for @inspiration4x, what an achievement! Congrats!

Sofia Aziz, Biomedical Egyptologist, Bioarchaeologist & Historian!
Sofia holds degrees in Human Sciences & Egyptology & is currently studying for a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Egyptology with the University of Manchester KNH Centre! More at @SofiaAziz5

Dr Tanya Harrison, Planetary Scientist & Explorer!
"I call myself a “Professional Martian” because I've spent the last decade working as a scientist & in mission operations on multiple NASA Mars missions, including the Curiosity & Opportunity rovers" @tanyaofmars