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Professor Caroline Jackson is a leading academic in archaeological materials, specializing in glass analysis and experimental archaeology. She holds a BA, MA, and PhD in Archaeology/Archaeological Sciences and is based at the University of Sheffield’s School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities. Her research focuses on Roman and Ancient Egyptian glass production, provenance studies, and experimental reconstructions of ancient technologies.
Education: BA in Archaeology, MA and PhD in Archaeological Sciences, specializing in material analysis. Her career includes roles at the University of Toronto, Cardiff University, and teaching fellowships at Sheffield.
Research Interests:
- Material culture in Roman and Ancient Egyptian worlds
- Technology of glasses and vitreous materials
- Provenance studies and recycling patterns in antiquity
- Experimental archaeology (e.g., furnace reconstructions at Amarna)
- Shipwrecks and long-distance trade
Her articles explore glass production, trade, and experimental methods, with recent work emphasizing Roman recycling and Bronze Age Egyptian glassmaking. Current projects include studies on Amarna’s glass workshops and the role of bracken in medieval glass production.
Professional Activities: Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, Board Member of the Association for the History of Glass, and Associate Editor of Archaeometry. She has appeared on BBC4 and Channel 4 documentaries.
Advising and Grants: Supervises PhD students on topics ranging from Aegean ceramics to distillation experiments. Collaborates with institutions like Cardiff University on furnace reconstructions.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Sheffield Centre for Aegean Archaeology and international collaborations, including work on shipwrecks and Egyptian production sites.
