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Richard Marranca

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Richard has been a teacher and writer for a long while and is excited about the opportunities to share and learn in digital humanities. He enjoys myth, the ancient world, world religion, mysticism, film, archaeology, indigenous cultures, and psychology. Richard recently finished a mixed-genre collection of stories, Speaking of the Dead: Mummies & Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, for Blydyn Square Books in New Jersey. In addition, he and his wife Renah and child Inanna make films; they also enjoy yoga, hiking, and travel. Natural beauty and the ancient places in the world are especially inspiring. Richard has a doctorate from New York University and has had a Fulbright to teach at LMU Munich, as well as seven NEH study grants (most recently at College of the Holy Cross for Asian Studies). He has certifications to teach yoga, meditation, and do life coaching. He is a long-term Green and Animal Rights Advocate.

Education:New York University, 1996PhD Creative Arts with Minors in Film and HumanitiesNew York University, 1987MA World Literature and ReligionMontclair State University, 1983BA Fine Arts with Minors in Archaeology and EnglishExpertise:
Ancient World
Archaeology
Indigenous cultures
Myth
awards:Fulbright Award (LMU Munich 2002-2003) Seven National Endowments for the Humanities Summer Seminars
Member since: May 25, 2023Location: United StatesPublished posts: 10

Articles by Richard Marranca

Son of a Witch! Greg Houle on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692
Son of a Witch! Greg Houle on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692

Richard Marranca talks with Greg Houle about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and his recent historical novel about his own family’s experiences.

The Secrets of Rome’s Capuchin Crypt: Interview with Pietro Costantini
The Secrets of Rome’s Capuchin Crypt: Interview with Pietro Costantini

Discover the secrets of the Capuchins’ crypt below the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, with Director Pietro Costantini.

Dr. Paul Cartledge on Socrates: The Philosopher Who Changed the World
Dr. Paul Cartledge on Socrates: The Philosopher Who Changed the World

Richard Marranca talks all things Socrates with Dr. Paul Cartledge, Professor of Greek Culture at the University of Cambridge.

Sacred Objects & Places in the Inca World: Interview With Dr. Cummins
Sacred Objects & Places in the Inca World: Interview With Dr. Cummins

Richard Marranca interviews Thomas B.F. Cummins about the immersive sacredness of the Incas, their empire, and their overall inventiveness and genius.

Margaret Fuller’s Dazzling Life: Interview with Dr. John T. Matteson
Margaret Fuller’s Dazzling Life: Interview with Dr. John T. Matteson

Richard Marranca interviews Dr. Matteson about Margaret Fuller, one of her era’s most brilliant and versatile intellectuals.

An Interview with Zahi Hawass: Indiana Jones, Cleopatra, and More
An Interview with Zahi Hawass: Indiana Jones, Cleopatra, and More

A discussion about Indiana Jones, Cleopatra, archaeological discoveries, and more. Richard Marranca interviews Zahi Hawass, the world’s most famous archaeologist.