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Merilyn Butt
Merilyn has a BA in Archaeology with concentrations in Ancient History and Anthropology from the University of Queensland. A qualified teacher, she has spent the last 12 years attempting to instill an appreciation of history into her students. When not teaching, she also works for the QCAA as an Ancient History confirmer.
Education:University of Southern Queensland, 2012GDip Learning and TeachingUniversity of Queensland, 2004BA Archaeology (with Minors in Ancient History and Anthropology)Expertise:Archaeology
Ancient History
Classical History
Anthropology
Articles by Merilyn Butt
Viking Shieldmaidens & Berserkers: Fact vs. Fiction
Did Viking Shieldmaidens and Berserkers really exist? How accurately are they portrayed in popular media?
5 Pieces of Propaganda from the Ancient World
From literature and oration to art and sculpture, the ancient world proves that the practice of propaganda has been around for millennia.
Cleopatra: Seductress of Men or an Intelligent Leader?
As a leader of a nation facing annexation by the Roman Empire, Cleopatra had no other choice than to align herself with the most influential and powerful men of Rome.