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Giorgio PolitiView profile

Researcher

• Early Modern European History
• Social History
• Peasant Revolts
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Giorgio Politi serves as Senior Researcher in Modern History (M-STO/02) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Humanities, where he has been a core member since the department's inception. He previously taught at Milan's Academy of Fine Arts and University of Milan from 1975-1980 while pioneering academic IT infrastructure as departmental webmaster, IT manager, and faculty IT committee coordinator. Politi earned his Philosophy degree from the University of Milan in 1971. His scholarly trajectory bridges traditional historiography with digital innovation, reflecting early adoption of microcomputers for historical text processing and desktop publishing in the 1980s-90s. His research centers on Early Modern European social dynamics, particularly peasant revolts like the 1525 Tyrolean uprising led by Michael Gaismair and urban history of Spanish-era Cremona. Later work explores historical epistemology, cultural memory, and digital humanities methodologies, evidenced by his co-founded academic series em-studi di storia europea protomoderna with Reinhold C. Mueller. Analysis of his 66+ publications (1976-2016) reveals three thematic clusters: foundational studies on Gaismair and Tyrolean revolts (1980s-90s), methodological critiques of historical practice ( History as a Dead Language , 2009), and interdisciplinary explorations of cultural memory ( The Chosen People , 2015). His 2009 thesis-writing manual remains widely used in Italian academia. Though no formal awards are documented, Politi's institutional impact is evident through his leadership in academic technology and the influential publication series he co-directs. His advisory roles are reflected in collaborative editorial projects rather than formal student supervision. Politi co-founded and directs the em-studi di storia europea protomoderna series, creating a dedicated platform for early modern European historical research that bridges Italian and international scholarship through digital publishing frameworks he developed.

Vinko HinzView profile

Lecturer

• Greek and Latin Epistolography
• Textual Criticism
• Classical Reception Studies
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Dr. Vinko Hinz is a permanent academic specialist ( Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben ) in Classical Philology at the University of Göttingen , where he has taught Latin and Greek since 2007. Previously he held research and teaching positions at Cologne, Halle, and the CNRS in Paris, and he has been awarded the venia legendi by the University of Tartu (2017). His profile combines intensive philological teaching (more than 150 courses since 2000) with wide-ranging research on Greek and Latin epistolography, textual criticism, proverb studies, and the history of classical scholarship. Education & academic milestones: 1988-1996: Studies in Classical Philology and History at Heidelberg, Cologne, and St John’s College, Oxford 1996: Staatsexamen in Latin, Greek, and History, Heidelberg 2000: Doctorate in Greek Philology, University of Cologne (supervisor: Rudolf Kassel) 2017: venia legendi in Classical Philology, University of Tartu Research interests centre on the transmission and reception of Greek and Latin texts, especially fictional letter collections such as the Epistles of Phalaris , ancient and medieval proverb lore, and the marginal scholarship of early modern philologists like Richard Bentley. He is currently preparing a commentary on Pliny’s Panegyricus and a comprehensive edition of Bentley’s marginal notes. His publications reveal a steady focus on textual micro-history : restoring corrupt passages, tracing proverbial adaptations, and documenting how Renaissance and early-modern scholars interacted with classical manuscripts. Recent articles (2023) examine Scipione Forteguerri’s reading of the Aldine Greek epistolographers and the ethical re-use of traditional topoi in the Phalaris letters, underscoring Hinz’s commitment to reception studies and the afterlife of Greek literature. Honours & grants: Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (1989-1994 studies; 1997-2000 doctoral) DAAD scholarship for Oxford (1991-1992) DFG research fellowship, Paris (2006-2007) Repeated ERASMUS guest-lecturer, Bologna (2011, 2013, 2016) Entry in Who’s Who in the World (since 2011) and Marquis Who’s Who Teaching & academic service: Since the winter term 2000/01 Hinz has offered over 150 courses in Latin and Greek language, literature, and history at Göttingen, Halle, and on Erasmus exchanges. He supervises reading groups on classical epistolography, leads manuscript workshops, and accepts student consultations by appointment in room 0.232 (Philosophy corridor) or via video-conference. Projects & affiliations: He is an elected member of the scientific committee of the Florentine journal Archivum mentis and directs ongoing work on two major habilitation-scale projects: the commentary on Pliny’s Panegyricus and the edition of Richard Bentley’s marginalia.

• Egyptian religion of the Greco-Roman period
• Women's studies in ancient Egypt
• Horus stelae
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apl. Prof. Dr. Heike Sternberg-el Hotabi has served as Associate Professor (apl. Prof.) in the Department of Egyptology and Coptic Studies at the University of Göttingen since 2000. She previously held visiting positions at the University of Graz (2000-2010) and interim professorships in Basel (1999) while directing the DFG-funded Prosopographical Lexicon of Non-Royal Women of the New Kingdom (1999-2005). Education & academic milestones: 1974-1978: Undergraduate studies in Egyptology, Coptology and Assyriology, Göttingen & Tübingen 1980: M.A. Göttingen 1983: Ph.D. Tübingen 1995: Habilitation, Göttingen Research focus: Her work concentrates on Egyptian religion of the 1st millennium BCE, especially temple texts and decorative programs of the Greco-Roman period, Horus stelae, gender-specific prosopography, and cultural contacts under Persian rule. She combines philological analysis of hieroglyphic, Demotic and Coptic sources with broader questions of religious history and syncretism. Publication profile: Across five monographs and c. seventy articles she has treated royal annals, funerary religion, divine kingship, and the transformation of script and myth in Late Antique Egypt. Recent papers continue her long-term editorial commitment to the Göttinger Miszellen and the TUAT series, illustrating an enduring interest in editing and contextualising primary sources. Editorial & collaborative roles: Co-editor, Texte aus der Umwelt des Alten Testaments (Egyptology section), 1980-2000 Co-editor, TUAT.NF , since 2001 Editorial board, Göttinger Miszellen , since 2004 Member, Graduate School 896 “Images of Gods – Images of God – Worldviews” Advisory Board, journal Abgadiyat , Bibliotheca Alexandrina She currently advises from her office at Heinrich-Düker-Weg 14, 37073 Göttingen, and can be contacted at hsternb@uni-goettingen.de .

Rafael Gonzalez FernandezView profile

Professor

• Ancient History
• Latin Epigraphy
• Roman Archaeology
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Rafael González Fernández is a Professor at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Department of Prehistory, Archaeology, Ancient History, Medieval History, and Historiographic Sciences and Techniques within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. His primary research focuses on Roman history, epigraphy, and archaeology, with a particular emphasis on Latin inscriptions, Roman villas, and ancient Mediterranean cultures. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Murcia, awarded in 1991 for his thesis on Justinian's ideological structures in the Codex Justinianus. Key research interests include the study of Roman material culture, funerary archaeology, and the socio-political dynamics of the late Roman Empire. He has conducted extensive fieldwork at sites like the Roman villa of Los Villaricos, where he explored olive oil production facilities and their role in Hispania Tarraconensis. His work often bridges classical antiquity with early medieval history, examining topics such as Herodotean influences in medieval chronicles and the persistence of pagan practices under Christian dominance. His publications span over three decades, covering topics from Republican-era votive inscriptions to the analysis of Severan dynasty political strategies. Collaborations with institutions like the Spanish Archaeological Archive and international scholars highlight his global academic engagement. Though no awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions to Roman epigraphy and archaeology are widely recognized in academic circles. His research also extends to interdisciplinary projects, such as the analysis of heraldic repertoires and the application of digital methods in archaeological documentation. The article ECHOES OF HERODOTUS IN THE CAPTURE OF MULA exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach, linking classical historiography to early modern Spanish literary traditions.

Adam HooksView profile

Associate Professor

• Shakespeare
• Book History/Book Studies
• Forgery and Authenticity
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Adam Hooks is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Iowa, with a joint appointment at the UI Center for the Book. His research focuses on Shakespeare, book history, early modern poetry, and material text studies. He holds a PhD from Columbia University (2009) and an MA from Georgetown University (2003). Key contributions include his book Selling Shakespeare: Biography, Bibliography, and the Book Trade (Cambridge UP, 2016) and the exhibition The Books That Made Shakespeare . Current projects include Faking Shakespeare (a study of authenticity and forgery) and Shakespeare’s Bones (a biographical exploration). He co-directs the Shakespeare Census , a digital humanities project cataloging early modern Shakespeare texts. Teaching interests span Shakespearean studies, material book culture, and early modern poetics. He actively promotes public engagement through online resources and collaborative projects at the UI Center for the Book.

Felix WaldmannView profile

Lecturer

• Political Thought
• Intellectual History
• Early Modern European History
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Dr Felix Waldmann is a Fellow, Tutor, and Director of Studies in History at Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, with additional roles at St Catharine's College and Hughes Hall. He holds the J. H. Plumb Lectureship in History and is a Bye-Fellow at St Catharine's. His research focuses on political thought and intellectual history in early-modern Europe, particularly in Naples and the broader Enlightenment context. He has held prestigious fellowships including the David Hume Fellowship and Rome Award, and has authored/co-edited major works on John Locke, David Hume, and Neapolitan intellectual history. Waldmann’s education includes a double-starred First in History from Caius College, followed by a PhD at Caius and postdoctoral fellowships at Princeton and Edinburgh. He supervises undergraduate and graduate students across History, HSPS, and Philosophy triposes, covering topics from 17th-century constitutional thought to Enlightenment religious debates. His research emphasizes manuscript discovery and intellectual networks, with recent publications analyzing Locke’s engagement with Hobbes and Vico’s reception of Grotius. Awarded numerous prizes including the Cambridge Historical Society Prize and CRASSH Early-Career Fellowship, he also serves as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His editorial work includes volumes on Locke’s political theory and Hume’s Dialogues, demonstrating his leadership in early-modern textual scholarship.

• Medieval Scandinavian art
• Medieval sculpture
• St. Bridget of Sweden
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Alexandra Fried is a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in medieval and modern art history. Her research bridges Scandinavia and the Americas, focusing on religious imagery and contemporary visual culture. University of Gothenburg Department of Cultural Sciences Senior Lecturer Education: BA and MA in Art History from Baruch College and Queens College, New York PhD from University of Leicester (dissertation: "The Swedish Madonnas: A Comparative Study of Wooden Sculptures of the Virgin and Child between 1250 and 1350") Research Interests Alexandra's scholarly work spans two primary domains: Medieval Scandinavian Art: Systematic analysis of wooden religious sculptures, St. Bridget of Sweden's iconography, and Hanseatic League artistic exchanges Modern & Postmodern American Art: Critical examination of 20th-century visual narratives and their cultural implications Selected Publications Her recent output demonstrates a commitment to accessible academic discourse through Konsthistoriepodden, with notable 2024 episodes exploring Japanese printmaking, Renaissance altarpieces, and modernist photography. The 2022 journal article "Fakes matter – as a matter of fakes" in Konsthistorisk Tidskrift represents her peer-reviewed contributions. Conference Participation 2014: Gender and Medieval Studies Conference on St. Bridget's pilgrimage 2014: International Medieval Congress on Baltic/Scandinavian studies 2013: Multiple presentations at South Eastern Art Conference and International Medieval Congress She maintains active academic communication through podcast formats while preserving traditional conference engagement.

Austin O'MalleyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Persian Literature
• Sufism
• Textual Reception Studies
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Austin O'Malley is an Assistant Professor of Persian Literature at the University of Chicago , affiliated with the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations . He earned his Ph.D. in Persian Literature from the University of Chicago in 2017 and began teaching there in 2024. His research focuses on classical Persian literature, particularly performance and textuality in Sufi contexts didactic verse traditions reception of Sufi homiletic poetry narrative structures in ʿAttar's works literary misattribution in the Timurid period O'Malley's monograph The Poetics of Spiritual Instruction (2023) analyzes Sufi didacticism in Farid al-Din ʿAttar's poetry, while his current project examines forged literary works from the Timurid era.

• Archaeology of Memory
• Ancient Mediterranean Studies
• Comparative History of Archaeology
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Felipe A Rojas Silva is an Associate Professor of Archaeology and the Ancient World at Brown University, affiliated with the Joukowsky Institute and Egyptology and Assyriology. His research focuses on the archaeology and history of the eastern Mediterranean, emphasizing the archaeology of memory, ancient scripts, and cross-cultural antiquarian traditions. Education: PhD in Archaeology from the University of California, Berkeley (2010); MA in Archaeology from Harvard University (2004); MA in Classics from New York University (2002). Research Interests: Explores how ancient communities interacted with material traces of their past, including studies on Anatolian rock-cut monuments, Roman interactions with pre-classical remains, and the global history of antiquarianism. Key themes include the archaeology of memory, sensory engagements with the past, and the cultural afterlives of ancient monuments. Recent Work Trends: His publications analyze the re-interpretation of ancient monuments, colonial encounters with material culture, and the role of smell and visual signs in historical consciousness. Collaborations include projects at Petra, Aphrodisias, and Sardis. Grants and Collaborations: Involved in multidisciplinary projects, such as the study of Petra’s rural landscapes and the analysis of ancient water systems in Anatolia. Co-edited volumes on antiquarianism and rock-cut monuments highlight his focus on cross-cultural comparisons. Labs/Teams: Active in fieldwork at sites like Umm Huwaiwitat (Petra) and Labraunda (Turkey), emphasizing landscape archaeology and material culture studies.

• Islamic Classical Period
• Muslim Philosophy
• Ancient Philosophy
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Dr. Anna Izdebska is a researcher at the Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Religious Studies at Jagiellonian University. She holds a PhD in Arabic Studies (2017, University of Warsaw) and has conducted extensive research abroad at institutions like Freie Universität Berlin, Princeton University, and the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Her work focuses on the intersection of Greek and Arabic philosophical traditions, particularly the Greco-Arabic translation movement and late antique Greek philosophy through Arabic sources. Education: M.A. in Philosophy and Arabic Studies (University of Warsaw) PhD in Arabic Studies (University of Warsaw, 2017; distinction) Research Interests: Islamic classical period, Muslim philosophy, ancient philosophy, late antiquity, Greco-Arabic translation movement, comparative intellectual traditions. Key Projects: 2015–present: Member of CNRS project on pseudo-Pythagorean texts 2012–2017: Led MNiSW Diamond Grant on Pythagoreanism in Arabic 2011–2013: Coordinated international project on medieval intellectual transmission Awards: PhD with distinction (2017). Grants & Labs: Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (ongoing); extensive international collaborations with Oxford, Princeton, and others.

Elisa FrancesconiView profile

Researcher

• Contemporary Art History
• Art Criticism
• Neo-Avant-Garde Movements
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Elisa Francesconi is a Researcher in Contemporary Art History at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania (RTDB). She holds a PhD in History and Conservation of Art and Architectural Objects from the University of Roma Tre, where she also completed her undergraduate and postgraduate specialization in Art History and Historical-Artistic Heritage. Her academic journey includes research fellowships at Roma Tre University (2015–2020) and a post-doctoral position at Université Rennes 2 (2013–2014), as well as prior teaching roles at the University of Florence (2018–2021) and Roma Tre University (2021–2022). Her research centers on the development of the art system and criticism from the post-World War II period to the 1960s, with a focus on neo-avant-garde languages, Italian-American artistic exchanges, and the history of private art galleries. She also investigates art cinema, contemporary art photography, and photographic archives, with recent scholarly interest in art forgery. She is co-founder and vice-president of the Mario Carbone and Elisa Magri Archive in Rome and collaborates with the cultural association La Salerniana to promote contemporary art in Sicily. She obtained national scientific qualification for second-level teaching in 2018, enabling her to teach at the associate professor level. Her academic advising includes numerous undergraduate and master’s theses on major 20th-century artists and movements, reflecting her strong mentorship in modern and contemporary art studies. Though her full publication list is extensive, specific article titles were not detailed in the source text. She actively supervises student theses with structured guidelines and is accessible during office hours both in person and via MS Teams. Her professional engagement includes participation in national and international research projects, such as the PRIN project on modern art exhibitions in Italian private galleries led by the Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa.

• Ancient Anatolian History
• Ancient Greek and Roman History
• Ancient Anatolian Coins
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Hüseyin KÖKER is an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology at Suleyman Demirel University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, where he has served since 2020 after promotion from Assistant Professor (2016-2020). He concurrently holds an Assistant Professor position at Harran University since 2014, demonstrating dual institutional engagement in Anatolian archaeological research and education. His academic foundation includes a Licence in Classical Archaeology from Anadolu University (2001), an MA in History from Istanbul University (2007), and a PhD in History from Istanbul University (2013). Licence: Anadolu University, Classical Archaeology (2001) MA: Istanbul University, History (2007) PhD: Istanbul University, History (2013) KÖKER's research centers on Ancient Anatolian History, Greek and Roman historical periods, and specialized numismatic studies of Anatolian coinage systems. His work examines cultural interactions through coin hoards, city minting practices, and religious iconography across Pisidia, Pamphylia, and Central Anatolia. Fieldwork includes extensive surface surveys and excavation participation at sites like Aphrodisias, Sillyon, and Tripolis, revealing economic networks through numismatic evidence. His publication trajectory shows consistent focus on Anatolian numismatics, with 15+ recent articles analyzing coin hoards, mint attributions, and historical contexts. Key trends include Pisidian coin circulation patterns (2023-2025), technical studies of coin composition (2023), and reinterpretations of regional coin iconography (2024). International collaborations, particularly with the American Numismatic Society and Aphrodisias projects, demonstrate methodological integration of archaeological context with numismatic analysis. Research leadership includes national projects like the Isparta Province Surface Research (2019) and Süleyman Demirel University Cultural Heritage Inventory, plus international collaborations such as the Aphrodisias South Agora Pool Project (ongoing since 2013). His teaching portfolio spans graduate seminars on Numismatics of Pisidia, Roman History, and Archaeological Methods, reflecting his dual expertise in material culture analysis and historical interpretation.

James OlesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Latin American Art
• Modern Mexican Art
• Art History
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James Oles is a Senior Lecturer in the Art Department at Wellesley College, specializing in Latin American art with a focus on modern Mexican art and architecture through museum and academic projects. He also serves as Adjunct Curator of Latin American Art at the Davis Museum. Education: B.A. and Ph.D. in Art History from Yale University; LL.D. from the University of Virginia. His research spans diverse topics including U.S.-Mexican cultural interchange, Mexican surrealism, 1930s political prints, art-deco architecture in Argentina, and Frida Kahlo's contested legacy. Recent curatorial projects include Diego Rivera's America (2022-2023) and the upcoming Mexichrome: Color and Photography in Mexico (2023). He teaches a comprehensive survey of Mexican art from ancient to modern eras and seminars on public art, cinema representation, and exhibition theory. His work emphasizes critical visual analysis and rigorous academic writing, mentoring four students who pursued Ph.D.s in Latin American art. Current initiatives involve advising the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on a 2025 Frida Kahlo exhibition and advancing his book project Diego Rivera's Heroes .

Daniel ZiemannView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Medieval History
• Political and Legal History of Southeastern Europe
• State Formation Processes
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Daniel Ziemann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at the Central European University (CEU) in Vienna since 2009. He holds a PhD in History from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main (2002). His research focuses on early medieval political and legal history, particularly in Southeastern and Central Europe, with emphasis on state formation processes, Byzantine-Bulgarian relations, and the adaptation of Canon Law. Notable works include his 2007 monograph *Vom Wandervolk zur Großmacht: die Entstehung Bulgariens im frühen Mittelalter* and the co-edited *Oxford Handbook of Medieval Central Europe* (2012). Research interests span the emergence of medieval states, Carolingian legal forgeries, and the interplay between religion and power. Recent publications (2020–2025) address topics like 9th-century Bulgarian Christianization, Carolingian-era diplomatic practices, and the Treaty of Aachen's geopolitical impact. His work often bridges historiographical debates with archival analysis of legal and religious texts. Ziemann’s academic contributions include analyses of ruler legitimacy in early Bulgarian empires, the role of monastic institutions in medieval politics, and the transmission of legal traditions across cultural boundaries. His interdisciplinary approach combines political history with cultural and legal studies to contextualize medieval state-building processes.

Darren HickView profile

Assistant Professor

• Philosophy of Copyright Law
• Aesthetics
• Ethics
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Darren Hick is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Furman University. He holds a PhD from the University of Maryland, College Park (2008), an M.Phil from the University of Wales, Lampeter (1999), and a B.A. from Trent University (1997). His research focuses on philosophical issues in copyright law, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and popular culture. Notable areas include the ethics of artistic appropriation, the ontology of authored works, and the aesthetics of horror and comics. Before academia, Hick worked as a textbook editor, comic-book critic, and graphic designer. His work often bridges legal, artistic, and cultural domains, addressing topics like forgery authenticity, canon formation, and the moral dimensions of creative borrowing. He has authored influential books such as Artistic License: The Philosophical Problems of Copyright & Appropriation (2017) and Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art (2023). Recent publications explore art ontology, cultural negotiation, and horror aesthetics. His articles critically analyze legal frameworks surrounding artistic works, the ethics of artistic creation, and the intersection of law with metaphysical concepts of art. Hick’s contributions to philosophy emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, integrating legal philosophy, metaphysics, and cultural studies. His work is characterized by rigorous analysis of modern creative practices and their societal implications.