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Gudlaug NedrelidView profile

Researcher

• Onomastics
• Historical Linguistics
• Nordic Languages
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Gudlaug Nedrelid is a researcher at the University of Agder's Department of Nordic and Media Studies. Her work focuses on historical linguistics, onomastics, and Nordic language studies. She has authored and co-authored numerous publications exploring naming practices, medieval literature, and cultural history. Her research often intersects with Faroese and Icelandic studies, emphasizing the sociolinguistic dimensions of names and their historical evolution. Her research interests include: Historical name analysis (onomastics) Medieval Nordic literary texts Socio-linguistic aspects of naming West Nordic language and cultural studies Modern Norwegian naming trends Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to name studies, combining textual analysis with sociocultural interpretation. Recent work examines gender aspects in naming practices and comparative linguistic features in Nordic languages. Her contributions appear in journals like Namn och bygd , Arkiv för nordisk filologi , and Scripta Neophilologica Posnaniensia . Her academic career includes extensive archival research, particularly in 19th-century naming patterns using census data. She has co-edited volumes on Nordic name research and contributed to linguistic historiography projects. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information.

• Latin Epigraphy
• Epigraphic Forgery
• Digital Epigraphy
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Dr. Caroline Barron is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. She is affiliated with the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Her work focuses on Latin epigraphy's cultural and historical significance across antiquity and modern eras, examining how inscriptions shaped ancient landscapes and influenced later collectors. Her research interests include epigraphic forgery, digital epigraphy, Roman Tripolitania studies, and the history of collecting. Notable achievements include a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2019) and a Rome Award from the British School at Rome (2018). Her publications explore topics ranging from 18th-century art markets to North African urban development under Rome. Barron’s articles analyze intersections between epigraphy and power dynamics, such as Flavian victory monuments and Cardinal Albani’s influence on collecting practices. She also investigates how inscriptions were perceived across time, including colonial-era Latinization processes in Lepcis Magna. Awards: Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, Rome Award Grants/Advising: No specific grants listed, but her research is supported by prestigious fellowships Her work bridges classical studies with modern cultural history, emphasizing material objects’ enduring impact on scholarly and public imagination.

Francesc Vicens VidalView profile

Professor

• Music Education
• Musicology
• Cultural Studies
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Francesc Vicens Vidal is a Professor of Labor Pedagogy and Specific Didactics at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), serving as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education. His research focuses on music education, cultural studies, and the history of Mallorcan music. He leads courses such as Didactics of Musical Expression and History of Music , integrating practical and theoretical aspects of arts education. His work involves collaborative projects with schools and community groups, emphasizing interdisciplinary performance and cultural heritage preservation. Education: Doctorate in relevant field (details unavailable) Research Groups: Member of GRAiE - Mus&Art Lab (music and education research) and CSPMC (cultural studies) He actively contributes to the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, notably advising on the Cant de la Sibil·la's UNESCO inscription. His publications and lectures span topics from Mallorcan composers like Miquel Capllonch to contemporary music education practices. He frequently collaborates with institutions like the UIB Professional Conservatory and local cultural associations. Grants/Projects: Involved in music recovery initiatives (e.g., Miquel Capllonch project) Labs/Teams: Leads GRAiE laboratory for applied music education research

• Late Antique Literature
• Classical Historiography
• Early Christian Studies
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Michael Peter Hanaghan is a Principal Research Fellow at the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry within the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy at Australian Catholic University. His academic work focuses on the intersection of classical literature and early Christian studies during Late Antiquity. Dr. Hanaghan's research interests center on Roman historiography, epistolary literature, and the cultural transition from the Roman Empire to early medieval Europe. His work demonstrates particular expertise in Sidonius Apollinaris , Ammianus Marcellinus , and early Christian writers of the fourth and fifth centuries. His scholarly approach combines literary analysis with historical investigation to explore how ancient authors constructed narratives about power, religion, and cultural identity during periods of significant societal transformation. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on intertextuality in classical texts, the adaptation of pagan literary forms by early Christian writers, and the political dimensions of historical writing in Late Antiquity. Hanaghan's work frequently examines how ancient authors used literary techniques to navigate complex political landscapes and to position themselves within evolving religious and cultural frameworks. As a researcher, Hanaghan has demonstrated sustained scholarly productivity with numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals including Journal of Early Christian Studies , Vigiliae Christianae , and Journal of Roman Studies , as well as contributions to edited volumes from prestigious academic publishers such as Cambridge University Press and De Gruyter.

Oisín PlumbView profile

Lecturer

• Early Medieval History
• Celtic Studies
• Medieval Church History
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Dr. Oisín Plumb is a Lecturer at the Institute for Northern Studies , part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) , specializing in Early Medieval Northern Britain and Ireland. His research spans Pictish history, Dalriadic interactions, and medieval geographical perceptions. MA (Hons) in Medieval Celtic Studies MSc in Medieval History PhD on Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Migration (University of Edinburgh, 2016) His research interests include: the Picts, Dalriada, early medieval church dynamics, North Atlantic cultural exchange, and historical geography. He explores how identities formed through migration and how the medieval world conceptualized geography. Key scientific awards include Fellowships from the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, the Royal Historical Society, and the Higher Education Academy. He contributes to academic discourse through edited volumes like What is North? and Alternative Facts and Plausible Fictions . Dr. Plumb organizes the INS Summer Course Programme , including modules on Scotland’s Celtic-Viking legacies, and co-leads interdisciplinary projects. His work bridges academia and public engagement, particularly through the Pictish Trail and museum seminars.

Jenny KörberView profile

Researcher

• Art History
• Early Modern History
• Religious Studies
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Dr. Jenny Körber is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg’s Department of European History and a member of the Cluster of Excellence "Cultural Foundations of Social Integration" (CSMC) in the research group RF B Inscribing Spaces. Her work focuses on the intersection of art, religion, and cultural history in the Early Modern period. She holds a PhD from Humboldt University of Berlin on the media practices of the Jesuit Order, and her habilitation project explores genealogy and heraldry in Early Modern media. Education: Bachelor’s degrees in Art History and German Studies (2010) from WWU Münster and Paris IV La Sorbonne Master’s degrees in Art History (2011) and Literary Studies (2012) from the University of Amsterdam Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research spans Early Modern visual and religious cultures, including topics such as Jesuit media dispositifs, the interplay between music and visual art, and the role of genealogical and heraldic imagery in shaping social identity. She has curated exhibitions at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin and contributed to international museum projects. Publications: Her work bridges art history and cultural studies, with recent articles examining Vittore Carpaccio’s religious paintings, symbolic representations of bees in sacred contexts, and the exoticization of global cultures in 18th-century Europe. Her monograph Inner Bilder – äußere Schau (2024) analyzes Jesuit meditative practices through material culture. Labs/Teams: Active in the CSMC’s Inscribing Spaces group, which investigates how spaces and inscriptions mediate cultural integration.

Danijel DzinoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Ancient History
• Late Antique Archaeology
• Illyrian and Liburnian Studies
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Danijel Dzino is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Humanities, Macquarie University , specializing in the archaeology and history of ancient and early medieval Illyricum, the Balkan peninsula, and Adriatic seafaring traditions. His research bridges Roman provincial studies, early medieval transitions, and cultural identity in Dalmatia, Pannonia, and the Adriatic region. PhD in Classics from the University of Adelaide ARC Postdoctoral Fellow (2010–2014) Partner-investigator for Croatian Science Foundation projects Research interests include: Roman military identity in Dalmatia, Liburnian shipbuilding, votive inscriptions in Illyricum, and post-Roman transformations in the Balkans. His work spans topics from Roman legionaries to medieval heresies and Slavic-Avar interactions. Recent publications focus on Late Antique fortifications (e.g., castellum Mogorjelo ), Adriatic maritime networks, and Medieval Latin epigraphy in Bosnia. He contributes to public engagement through podcasts like Ithaca Bound and Peopling the Past , and collaborates with institutions including the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts.

Lotte van ter ToolenView profile

Lecturer

• Early Modern Italian art (1400-1600)
• Tomb monuments
• Patronage
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C.J. (Lotte) van ter Toolen is a Lecturer and PhD candidate at the University of Groningen's Department for History of Art and Architecture within the Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on Early Modern Italian art (1400-1600), particularly tomb monuments and their role in shaping artists' reputations and social status in 15th- and 16th-century Rome. She holds a supervisory team including Prof. Bart Ramakers and Dr. Jan de Jong. Her doctoral project, funded by the NWO PhDs in the Humanities Programme (2018-2023), examines how tomb monuments served as memory sites to construct artists' identities and elevate the visual arts' status from craft to creative profession. She has published on tombs of artists like Andrea Bregno and Cristoforo della Rovere, analyzing their cultural and historical significance. Van ter Toolen's work bridges art history with memory studies, emphasizing how material culture reflects socio-cultural values. Her recent 2024 collaborative book on the Anonimo Magliabechiano manuscript showcases her expertise in textual and visual analysis. She actively participates in academic networks through platforms like Academia.edu and LinkedIn.

• Roman and Greek Religion
• Ideology in the Roman Empire
• Ancient Numismatics
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Paweł Madejski is an Adjunct Professor with a habilitation degree at the Department of Ancient and Medieval History within the Faculty of History and Archeology at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. Born in 1976, he earned his MA in History from UMCS (2000) and a PhD in Early Roman Empire ideology and religion (2005). His habilitation in 2019 focused on revenge in Republican Rome. He has been employed at UMCS since 2005 and specializes in Roman and Greek religion, imperial ideology, ancient numismatics, and epigraphy. Holds a background in Classical Philology from John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (2011-2014). Currently researching revenge mechanisms in ancient societies and the history of emotions in antiquity. Co-developing the Polish antiquity bibliography database www.eridanos.umcs.lublin.pl with colleagues. Active in public history initiatives, including epigraphic studies of 1944-1945 Lublin prison graffiti. His academic output spans 20+ publications, with key works on Roman political violence, symbolic material analysis, and regional history. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects with historian Katarzyna Madejska (his wife) and others. Keywords: Roman historiography, death rituals, Janowiec research, epigraphy, numismatics, Parthian conflicts, archival law. Scientific memberships include Polish Historical Society, Polish Philological Society, and Volunteer Fire Department in Zwolen. Supervises the Epigrapher Student Scientific Society "Exploratio" (since 1999) and served as editorial secretary for "Res Historica" (2015-2016). No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.

• Classics and Humanities
• Reception of Antiquity
• Renaissance Studies
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Ginette Vagenheim is a Senior Lecturer and Habilitated Research Director in Classics and Humanities at Université de Rouen Normandie. She is affiliated with the ERIAC research laboratory (UR 4705) and the Department of Humanité et Monde contemporain. Her work focuses on the reception of antiquity in the Renaissance, classical scholarship historiography, and epigraphy. She holds prestigious fellowships including at the CASVA (Washington, DC) and Columbia University’s Italian Academy, and has been awarded the IUF Junior Membership and the Prix « Jeunes chercheurs » du Rotary Club de Pise. Her research explores the interplay between textual and visual sources, particularly through the lens of Pirro Ligorio’s antiquarian works. Key areas include the role of inscriptions in Renaissance scholarship, the history of classical collections, and the cultural transmission of ancient knowledge. She has coordinated major international projects on Renaissance academies and edited foundational volumes like L’or et le calame (2015) and Pirro Ligorio’s Worlds (2019). Dr. Vagenheim actively participates in academic networks across Europe and North America, serving on editorial boards for journals like Aevum and Revue des Études Anciennes . Her teaching spans Latin language, paleography of ancient texts, and the history of libraries. She has mentored doctoral students and organized conferences on topics ranging from epigraphic forgery to Renaissance medical treatises.

OSMAN ÖZERView profile

Associate Professor

• Turkish Philology
• Historical Linguistics
• Turkic Dialectology
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman Özer holds the position of Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Old Turkish Language at Bingöl University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He has been affiliated with Bingöl University since 2011, previously serving at Fırat University's Bingöl Vocational School from 1995 to 2011. His academic journey includes a doctorate from Fırat University's Institute of Social Sciences (1995) and a master's thesis on Karlıova dialects (1990). Education: Bachelor's in Turkish Language and Literature, Fırat University (1977-1982) Master's in Turkish Language and Literature, Fırat University (1988-1990) PhD in Turkish Language and Literature, Fırat University (1990-1995) Research focuses on historical Turkic dialects, Ottoman manuscripts, and linguistic documentation. His work bridges Anatolian Turkic dialectology with comparative Altaic studies, emphasizing endangered languages like Zazaki and medieval texts such as Tervihü'l-Ervah. He has advised over 7 graduate theses on topics ranging from plant nomenclature in Ottoman texts to Bektashi mysticism. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches: recent work (2023) explores phytonyms in medieval texts, while earlier studies (2011-2014) analyze dialects in Ağrı and Basel University's Turkic manuscript collections. His 2021 book Tercüman-ı Bektaşiye contributes to Sufi literary studies. Teaching includes courses on Ottoman Turkish, Old Anatolian Turkish, and Orkhon inscriptions. Fluent in English (KPDS 76), he serves as a referee for linguistic journals and conferences.

• Early Modern Literature
• Latin Literature
• Swedish Cultural History
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Elena Dahlberg is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Skövde's Office of Research Administration, Collaboration and Innovation. She holds a doctoral degree (2014) from Uppsala University, where she specialized in Neo-Latin poetry and Swedish cultural history. Her research focuses on early modern literature, particularly Latin works from the 17th- and 18th-century Nordic region, exploring themes of political satire, religious thought, and intellectual networks. Her work bridges literary analysis with historical context, examining how Latin texts functioned as vehicles for ideological expression, scholarly debate, and cultural identity formation. Notable projects include studies on Magnus Rönnow’s war poetry, Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s reception in Sweden, and the role of Latin disputations in early modern academia. Elena has contributed to interdisciplinary conferences and edited volumes, such as The Annual Conference of the Classical Association of Canada and Boreas Rising . Her publications span journals like Interfaces: A Journal of Medieval European Literatures and Historisk Tidskrift , reflecting her expertise in historical textual criticism and cultural history. Her recent book Rousseau och religionen (2024) examines Enlightenment-era Swedish interpretations of Émile , while her 2025 work on German early modern literary lexicons highlights her transnational research scope. She actively reviews scholarly publications across multiple disciplines, including Swedish and European intellectual history.

• Epigraphy
• Rhenish Regional History
• Medieval History
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Ulrike Spengler-Reffgen is a researcher at the Institute of History , University of Bonn , specializing in epigraphy and Rhenish regional history. Affiliated with the Inscriptions Department , she focuses on medieval and early modern inscriptions as cultural and historical sources. Education: History and Catholic Theology at University of Bonn (1st State Examination 1986); Doctorate 1995 Career: Research assistant (1986-1992), Research associate since 2008 Research interests include epigraphy, inscriptions as cultural exchange artifacts, Lower Rhine history, and archival science. Her work bridges material culture analysis with historical narrative reconstruction. Recent publications analyze Cologne's Sacrament Chapel inscriptions (2023), Düsseldorf's 1585 wedding inscriptions (2020), and 16th-century Düsseldorf inscriptions (2017). She contributes to the German Inscriptions Online portal and North Rhine-Westphalian monastic lexicon projects.

Stefano RICCIONIView profile

Associate Professor

• Medieval Art History
• Epigraphy
• Mediterranean Cultural Exchange
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Stefano Riccioni is an Associate Professor of History of Medieval Art at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage. His academic journey includes an M.A. from the University of Florence, a Ph.D. from Sapienza University of Rome, and fellowships at institutions like the École Française de Rome and the Getty Foundation. He specializes in Medieval Art History , with a focus on epigraphy , iconography , and cultural exchange in the Mediterranean . Riccioni’s research explores the interplay between text and image, particularly in the context of the Gregorian Reforms and the Adriatic cultural landscape. Key projects include the OSCOP initiative on South Caucasus historical landscapes and the Shape of Water summer school on Venice’s lagoon ecosystems. He is also involved in Armenian and Eastern Christian art studies , co-editing volumes on Armenian cultural heritage. Riccioni’s work bridges traditional art history with digital humanities, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cultural preservation. His publications span monographs on Venetian bestiaries, Roman mosaics, and medieval inscriptions, as well as curated volumes on signed artworks and cross-cultural exchanges. Riccioni currently serves as Dean’s delegate for Study in Venice and collaborates with international institutions like the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz.

Marta Blasco MartinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Archaeology
• Experimental Archaeology
• Iberian Iron Age
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Marta Blasco Martín is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Prehistory, Archaeology and Ancient History at the Faculty of Geography and History, Universitat de València. She is a member of the GRAM Archaeological Research Group on the Mediterranean and holds a PhD from the same university, awarded in 2020 for her thesis on Iberian bone, antler, and ivory artifacts. Her work spans prehistoric and early historic periods in the Iberian Peninsula and Mesoamerica, with a strong focus on organic material culture and experimental archaeology. Her research interests include Iberian Iron Age craftsmanship, the use of bone, antler, and ivory in ancient societies, ritual practices, ancient literacy, and the socio-political dimensions of craft production. She employs interdisciplinary methods such as pXRF, FT-NIR, DNA analysis, and experimental replication to study artifact manufacture and cultural transmission. Her work often highlights marginalized or under-researched materials in archaeology, advocating for their significance in understanding daily life and social structure. The trends in her recent publications show a consistent focus on material culture analysis, particularly the technological and symbolic aspects of bone and ivory objects. She frequently collaborates with experts in bioarchaeology, epigraphy, and geospatial analysis, contributing to a holistic understanding of ancient societies. Her research bridges the Iberian Peninsula and Mesoamerica, reflecting a comparative and global archaeological perspective. Faculty Member, Universitat de València PhD in Prehistory, Universitat de València (2020) Member, GRAM Archaeological Research Group on the Mediterranean She has not received any publicly listed scientific awards. Her academic advising and grant involvement are not explicitly detailed, but her participation in research projects such as 'Wood, Bone, Ivory, Antler and Shell. Marginal or marginalized crafts?' (HAR2013-45770-P) suggests active grant-funded research. She has contributed to teaching innovation, particularly in experimental archaeology and gender studies in higher education. Marta is affiliated with the GRAM research group, which focuses on Mediterranean archaeology, and has participated in fieldwork and excavation projects in Spain and Mexico. Her work integrates laboratory analysis, field archaeology, and pedagogical innovation, positioning her as a multidisciplinary scholar in contemporary archaeology.