I am a French-American resident of Santa Barbara County with a passion for human and natural history. Of particular interest to me are Ancient Egypt, Native American & Indigenous peoples, botany, and the inherent complexities of analyzing and understanding history from the lens of a single cultural tradition. I strive to contribute in a balanced and professional manner, and I am more than happy to receive any constructive input.

Articles Promoting Good Scholarship:

Chris Lowe's "Talking About 'Tribe': Moving From Stereotypes to Analysis"

Explores the baggage-laden history of the term 'tribe' and how its blanket application to non-Eurasian social groups has, outside of encoded legal definitions, robbed it of constructive meaning.

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