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Sophia Aneziri is an Associate Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens within the School of Philosophy and Department of History and Archaeology . Her academic career spans teaching and research in Ancient History and Greek Epigraphy, with a focus on the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Education: BA in History and Archaeology (1989), University of Athens; PhD in Ancient History and Greek Epigraphy (1997), Heidelberg University, supported by scholarships from Greece and Baden-Württemberg. Professional Appointments: Faculty member since 2004; previously adjunct faculty at Universities of Corfu, Crete, Thessaly, and Hellenic Open University; contract researcher at the National Research Center. Research Interests: Dr. Aneziri’s work bridges Greek Epigraphy, Ancient Economy, and the socio-religious dynamics of endowments. She explores female euergetism, professional associations (e.g., Dionysiac technitai), and legal-economic frameworks of perpetual foundations in antiquity. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2025–2020) analyze endowments, ruler cults, and naming conventions in the Roman period. She emphasizes the intersection of economic practices, religious rituals, and institutional development across Greek and Hellenistic societies. Academic Contributions: She has presented at the XVI International Congress of Greek and Latin Epigraphy (2022) and contributed to Cambridge University Press volumes on professionalism and theater history.

• Greek Epigraphy
• Ancient Greek History (Hellenistic and Roman periods)
• Sociology
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Evangelos Albanidis is a Professor at Democritus University of Thrace (Department of Physical Education and Sport Science). He specializes in the History of Physical Education and Sports, with a focus on ancient Greek athletics, Olympic studies, and sport's sociopolitical roles. He teaches courses like Sports Sociology and History of Physical Education. His research explores ancient Greek sport practices, Byzantine therapeutic uses of exercise, and modern Olympic Games' historical contexts. He has supervised multiple doctoral and postgraduate theses, including works on Greek athletics during dictatorships and ancient Macedonian games. He served as President of the European Committee for the History of Sport (2013-2017) and President of the Greek Academy of Physical Education (2017-2019). Albanidis has been an invited speaker at global conferences in India, Spain, Hungary, and Italy, discussing topics like ancient Olympic symbolism and racism in modern sport. He contributed to editorial boards of journals like European Studies of Sports History and Scientific of Dance. His 15 most recent articles (2015-2024) cover militarization of sports during Greek dictatorships, therapeutic sport uses in Byzantium, and ancient Macedonian Olympic variations. He has also written on wrestling traditions in Thrace and political uses of sport during the Greek Civil War.

• History of Physical Education
• Olympic Studies
• Ancient Greek Athletics
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Georgia Tsouni is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philology and Department of Classical Studies at the University of Crete, where she maintains an office in room 005 and can be contacted via gtsouni@uoc.gr. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Ancient Philosophy from the University of Cambridge (Newnham College) supervised by Professor David Sedley, following undergraduate studies in Philology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her educational trajectory features: Doctoral research at Cambridge focused on Ancient Philosophy under David Sedley Graduate training in Philology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Dr. Tsouni's research centers on Cicero's philosophical dialogues and Hellenistic-Roman philosophical movements, particularly Aristotelian and Stoic traditions, examining their influence across literary genres. Her methodological approach integrates philological rigor with philosophical analysis to trace intellectual developments from the late Hellenistic period through Roman reception, with special attention to ethical frameworks and textual transmission. This dual focus enables innovative interpretations of how philosophical concepts permeated broader cultural discourse. Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals sustained engagement with Cicero's ethical theories, Stoic conceptions of duty, and Platonic-Aristotelian political thought. Her work consistently bridges textual criticism with conceptual analysis, producing significant contributions on Antiochus of Ascalon's eclecticism, Peripatetic ethics in Stobaeus, and the intersection of philosophical doctrine with literary form. The corpus demonstrates increasing attention to democratic theory in Aristotle and the reception of Homer in philosophical contexts, reflecting both depth in specialized areas and breadth across classical subfields. Scientific awards are not documented in available sources. While specific details about student supervision remain unreported, her academic positions at Bern and Basel involved teaching responsibilities, suggesting ongoing mentorship activities at the University of Crete. No grant funding information appears in current documentation. Research infrastructure details including laboratories or dedicated teams are not specified in the provided materials.

• Ancient Philosophy
• Hellenistic Philosophy
• Roman Philosophy
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Katerina Panagopoulou serves as Assistant Professor of Ancient History at the University of Crete's Faculty of Arts, Department of History & Archaeology, where she has taught Hellenistic and Roman History since 2004. Her academic appointments include prior teaching roles at Royal Holloway College (University of London), Universities of Patras, Ionian, and Hellenic Open, alongside research positions at Greece's National Research Foundation and Foundation of the Hellenic World. She earned her BA in History & Archaeology from National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (1993) followed by a PhD in History from the University of London (2000). Her doctoral research established foundations for her ongoing specialization in ancient monetary systems. Her research centers on ancient numismatics, economic behavior of precious metals (particularly silver and gold) in Hellenistic and Roman contexts, demography and political economy of ancient Macedonia, and social network theory applications to economic history. She integrates numismatic evidence with papyrological sources and historical analysis to examine transaction practices, royal economies, and federal structures in the ancient Mediterranean world, with emphasis on cross-cultural economic interactions. Recent publications reveal sustained focus on Ptolemaic Egypt's gold-based transactions, Macedonian political organization during the Hellenistic era, and iconographic analyses of royal coinage. Her work demonstrates methodological innovation through network theory applications to ancient economic data, while maintaining rigorous philological engagement with primary sources across multiple disciplines. Her scientific distinctions include: Academy of Athens Prize (2022) for The Early Antigonids: Coinage, Money and the Economy CCS-CHS Fellow in Comparative Cultural Studies at Harvard University (2019-20) Stanley J. Seeger Visiting Fellowship at Princeton University (2017-18) British School at Athens Fellowships (2008-09, 2002-03) Royal Numismatic Society's MJPrice Fellowship (1998) She has secured substantial research funding through prestigious fellowships including Princeton University's Stanley J. Seeger programs (2002, 2017-18), Harvard University's CCS-CHS program (2019-20), and grants from the Alex. Onassis Foundation and State Scholarship Foundation (IKY). Her collaborative projects frequently involve international research teams focused on Mediterranean networks, as evidenced by co-edited volumes with scholars like Irad Malkin. While no dedicated laboratory is specified, she actively participates in research collectives centered on ancient economic systems and network analysis, notably through her editorial work for the University of Crete's Yearbook and collaborative projects examining cultural transformations in the Eastern Mediterranean.

• Ancient History
• Numismatics
• Economic History
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Dimitrios Bosnakis is a Professor of Classical Archaeology at the Department of History and Archaeology, School of Philosophy, University of Crete, where he has been active since 2013. Currently on educational leave for spring 2024-25, he also serves as a visiting professor at the University of Basilicata and coordinates ERASMUS programs with European universities including Padova, Torino, and Napoli. Education: Department of Archaeology, University of Ioannina (1980-1984) Postgraduate studies, University of Basel (1985-1988) as Swiss federal scholarship holder Doctoral thesis on 'Thessalian Tomb Reliefs of the 5th and 4th centuries BC' (University of Ioannina, 1990) Research Focus: His work centers on the Archaeology of Death, examining sculpture, iconography, inscriptions, and funerary customs in ancient Greece. He investigates non-normative burial practices, social hierarchies in death rituals, and the ideological dimensions of funerary monuments, with particular emphasis on Thessaly and the Dodecanese islands (Kos, Kalymnos). Publication Trends: Recent works (2020-2023) reveal intensified exploration of non-normative burial rites and the archaeology of shame, exemplified by his 2023 book 'Κατηφείη και Όνειδος'. His epigraphic research remains prolific through the Inscriptiones Graecae program, while excavations at Krannona and Metapontium drive new analyses of settlement patterns and cult practices. Scientific Recognition: Corresponding member of the German Archaeological Institute of Athens Editorial board member for journals: Thiasos, Loggeion, Ariadne, Tekmyria Reviewer for multiple international archaeological publications Academic Leadership: He co-supervises theses at Crete and Athens universities, secured €150,000 from the Thessaly Region for Krannona excavations (2025), and co-directs Metapontium excavations in Italy with Prof. Maria Chiara Monaco. His ERASMUS coordination facilitates significant European academic exchange. Fieldwork Direction: Since 2018, he leads systematic excavations at ancient Krannona (Thessaly), and since 2023 co-directs Metapontium residential zone excavations. His earlier career (1989-2009) involved extensive rescue excavations across the Dodecanese and monument restoration projects including Kos' Roman Odeon.

• Archaeology of Death
• Funerary Customs
• Ancient Greek Inscriptions
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Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos is an Associate Professor of Classical Archaeology at the Department of History and Archaeology , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has a D.Phil from the same university and collaborates internationally, including roles at the American Center of Oriental Research and fieldwork at sites like Lebadeia and Vouliagmeni . Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology (Athens) Co-Director, Temple of Zeus at Lebadeia Co-Director, Sanctuary of Apollo Zoster at Vouliagmeni His research interests focus on Greek and Roman architecture , with a specialization in temple design , building technology , and digital recreations of ancient sites . His work often bridges archaeological fieldwork with theoretical analysis, emphasizing monumentality , proportional systems , and cross-cultural architectural influences from Alexandria to Crete . Recent publications (2024) on Beidha explore Nabataean-to-Byzantine architectural transitions, while 2022-2021 works refine Doric temple metrology and Hadrianic urban projects . His 2019 Beidha and Athenian Pantheon papers highlight 3D modeling and marble provenance as key methodologies. Current projects include supplement volumes on Cretan sanctuaries and excavation reports from Jordan. His collaborative approach involves institutions like ACOR , USAID , and Petra Park , with a focus on non-invasive documentation.

• Classical Archaeology
• Greek Architecture
• Roman Architecture
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Photeini Balla serves as Laboratory Teaching Staff at the Laboratory of Archaeology and History of Art within the Department of History and Archaeology, School of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has been in this position since 2020, contributing to archaeological education and research at one of Greece's most prestigious academic institutions. Her academic background includes a 4-year BA in Archaeology and Art History from NKUA, an MA in Classical Archaeology from the University of Crete, and a PhD from NKUA focusing on the burial customs of Sikyon. Prior to her current position, she worked as a contract archaeologist for the Ministry of Culture and held administrative positions at the Special Account for Research Grants and the Library of Archaeology of NKUA. Dr. Balla specializes in Classical Archaeology with a primary focus on ceramics and burial customs of the Greek area during the Classical and Hellenistic periods. Her research centers on the ancient city of Sikyon, where she has conducted extensive analysis of burial sites, ceramic assemblages, and funerary rituals. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in the typological evolution of terracotta figurines, funerary lamps, burial vessels, and the interpretation of enagismoi (ritual offerings). She has made significant contributions to understanding the stratigraphy of roadside cemeteries and the circulation of local coinages in ancient Greek burial contexts. Her publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on Sikyonian archaeology, with a particular emphasis on funerary practices. Her most recent works (2023-2024) explore numismatic evidence in burial contexts, including coins, pseudo-coins, and clay coin-shaped objects, as well as the presence of lamps and terracotta figurines in burial sites. These publications demonstrate her evolving expertise in interpreting ritual practices through material culture. Her research shows strong methodological rigor in stratigraphic analysis and typological classification, with particular attention to the chronological development of artifacts within their archaeological contexts. Dr. Balla has actively participated in teaching activities through the Department of History and Archaeology at NKUA, including specialized courses on Classical ceramics documentation and votive offerings in major Greek sanctuaries. Her field experience includes participation in excavations across multiple regions of Greece including Attica, Corinthia, Naxos, Tinos, and Oiniades of Aetoloakarnania. Her work is primarily conducted through the Laboratory of Archaeology and History of Art at NKUA, where she contributes to both research and educational activities. She has participated in numerous academic conferences and symposia, particularly those focused on Peloponnesian archaeology, and has collaborated with colleagues on various research projects related to ancient burial practices.

• Classical Archaeology
• Ceramics
• Burial Customs
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Dimitris Plantzos is a Professor of Classical Archaeology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , where he has taught since the early 2000s. Educated at Athens and Oxford, he combines empirical research with critical theory to explore Greek art, archaeological theory, and modern receptions of antiquity. Member of the Society of Antiquaries of London Director of the Argos Orestikon Excavation Project His research spans archaeology, cultural theory, and identity politics , focusing on Hellenistic and Roman visual culture, the discipline’s history, and the intersection of heritage with contemporary political discourse. He critiques how archaeology legitimizes nationalist and colonial narratives , particularly in Southeastern Europe. Recent publications analyze funerary practices in Ptolemaic Alexandria , archaeogenetics in modern politics , and repatriation as a tool for reasserting Greece’s whiteness . His work often addresses the biopolitical use of antiquity in framing national identity during crises. Scientific awards : Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London He directs the Argos Orestikon excavations and contributes to debates on the politicization of archaeology , advocating for a more reflexive discipline.

• Greek archaeology
• Greek and Roman visual culture
• Archaeological theory and history of the discipline
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Nikos Giannakopoulos is an Associate Professor of Ancient History at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, within the School of Philosophy's Department of History and Archaeology. His research focuses on the Greek city in the Roman Period, particularly institutions, politics, and society, with emphasis on Hellenistic and Roman Euboea, crime and order in the Roman East, and the reception of Classical Greece in the Roman Imperial era. He previously taught at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2006–2018) before joining Athens University. Giannakopoulos has contributed to major projects like the Index du Bulletin épigraphique (2005) and the Inventory of Ancient Associations . His work bridges epigraphy, political history, and socio-cultural analysis of ancient Mediterranean societies. Research interests include civic institutions (e.g., Gerousia), honorific practices, Roman provincial administration, and intercultural dynamics between Greek cities and Roman imperial structures. Notable publications explore topics such as honorific epigraphy, federalism in Euboea, and the political role of associations in Bithynia/Pontus. His scholarship frequently employs inscriptional evidence to reconstruct socio-political realities in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Giannakopoulos has authored monographs on the Gerousia in Roman-period Greek cities (2008) and Euboean urban institutions (2012). He collaborates internationally, presenting at conferences like the International Symposium on Memory and Impression (Tegea, 2019). His teaching and research address complex themes such as Roman integration strategies, local elite dynamics, and the evolution of Greek civic identity under imperial rule.

• Ancient History
• Roman Imperial Period
• Greek Cities in the Roman Period
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Nikos Litinas is a Professor at the University of Crete, affiliated with the Department of Philology and the Department of Classical Studies. He operates from office 108 and can be reached at litinasn@uoc.gr or via telephone at 28310-77380. Ph.D. in Classics (1994) from University College London Postgraduate Diploma in Philology (1991) from the University of Crete Degree in Classical Philology (1989) from the University of Crete Secondary education at 5th High School of Piraeus His research focuses on Greek and Latin papyrology, literary and documentary papyri, epigraphy (inscriptions and graffiti), Greek mythology, and the ancient Greek novel. He has contributed extensively to the study of Hellenistic and Roman prose, ancient epigrams, and prosopography projects like the Prosopography of the Cynopolite Nome , which catalogs individuals connected to Roman Egypt. His recent publications explore topics such as therapeutic practices in papyri, relative pronouns in Greek texts, animal trade documentation, and legal terminology in private letters. These works reflect his engagement with both linguistic analysis and cultural-historical interpretation of ancient sources.

• Greek and Latin papyrology
• literary papyri
• documentary papyri
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Rosalia Hatzilambrou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Her academic career spans research and teaching roles at institutions including the University of Oxford, University College London, and the Academy of Athens. She holds degrees from NKUA (BA) and UK institutions (MA, PhD). Research Focus: Attic oratory, Greek papyrology, rhetoric, and Attic law Key Work: Critical edition of Isaeus’ On the Estate of Pyrrhus (2018) and contributions to The Oxyrhynchus Papyri series Her publications (2007–2019) examine ancient Greek legal discourse, forensic narratives, and papyri analysis, reflecting expertise in classical philology and textual criticism. She has taught at multiple universities and summer schools, emphasizing ancient Greek language and literature.

• Attic oratory
• Greek papyrology
• Greek rhetoric
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Aikaterini Koroli is an Associate Professor of Ancient Greek Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Greek Papyrology, Epistolography, and Late Antique Social History. She has contributed to fields like Text-linguistics, Medieval Palaeography, and Tragedy through monographs and collaborative research. PhD in Classics (NKUA, 2016) - Speech-act analysis in papyri/ostraca PhD in Ancient History (University of Vienna, 2016) - Taxation in late antique Egypt Postdoctoral work: Austrian Academy of Sciences, University of Vienna, Austrian National Library (FWF-funded projects) Research Interests : Her work bridges textual analysis of private correspondence with broader socio-economic studies, focusing on papyri as cultural artifacts. She explores how linguistic strategies (e.g., psychological pressure) shaped interactions in Late Antiquity. Recent Articles : Recent publications examine intertextuality in historical texts, fake news in Greek drama, and economic practices through papyri. Key themes include communication in ecclesiastical contexts, textile production, and Byzantine legal documents. Collaborations : Frequent co-author with Amphilochios Papathomas on topics like donatio mortis causa and military diplomas, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to ancient sources.

• Greek Papyrology
• Ancient Greek Epistolography
• Tragedy
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Katerina Oikonomopoulou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philology at the University of Patras, where she has taught ancient Greek and Latin language and literature since 2014. Her expertise spans Classical, Byzantine, and Modern Greek Literature programs, with specialization in imperial-period literary and scientific traditions. Her academic foundation includes Classical Philology studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, followed by MA and PhD degrees from the University of Oxford. Prior to Patras, she contributed to research programs on ancient science and medicine at the University of St Andrews and Humboldt University of Berlin. Dr. Oikonomopoulou's research centers on Greek and Latin literature of the 1st-3rd centuries AD, particularly encyclopedic literature , biography , and the symposium tradition from Plato through Plutarch and Athenaeus. She examines how these genres negotiate Classical heritage and contemporary contexts, with special focus on Peripatetic scientific influence (Aristotle, Theophrastus) and representations of medical knowledge. Her methodology integrates literary analysis with intellectual history to explore knowledge transmission in imperial reading communities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent engagement with Plutarchan studies, Athenaeus, and encyclopedic works, highlighting intersections between literature, science, and cultural memory. Recurring themes include knowledge organization, epistemic communities, and the reception of scientific discourse in Roman imperial contexts. She has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate theses, serving as main supervisor for one completed and four ongoing doctoral dissertations. From 2018-2022, she directed the University of Patras-funded project Codification and transformations of scientific knowledge in Greek and Latin encyclopedic works of the imperial era , investigating scientific discourse and reading communities under Roman imperial frameworks.

• Classical Philology
• Greek and Latin Literature
• Imperial Period Literature (1st-3rd century AD)
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