Rachael Maxon is a PhD student specializing in Ancient Near Eastern art and archaeology. They received their BA in Classics and Art History from Cornell College with an emphasis in archaeology, and their MA in Art History from the University of Iowa. They have also received a MA in History from Midwestern State University and a TEFL certificate from University of Toronto. They have participated in archaeological excavations in Greece, and spoken at several conferences including ASOR. Their primary research has been the Prehistoric and Bronze Age Mediterranean. For their PhD research, Rachael is focused on the art and archaeology of the ancient Near-East. Their dissertation centers on Susa, Iran and the collection and display practices of objects at the site and across ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt.