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Christina Williamson is an Associate Professor in Ancient History at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. Her academic career includes roles as Program Coordinator for the BA History program and Editor-in-Chief of Pharos. She specializes in spatial analyses of ancient urban development, focusing on Hellenistic Asia Minor, with expertise in digital history, network theory, and ritual performance.
Education:
- PhD in Archaeology and Ancient History (University of Groningen, 2012)
- MA in Mediterranean Archaeology (University of Groningen, 1992)
- BA in History (Wheaton College, USA, 1992)
- BS in Information Technology (1998) and BFA in Painting (1988)
Research Interests: Her work examines festivals as networks shaping Hellenistic globalization, using interdisciplinary methods like deep-mapping and spatial analysis. Key projects include the Connecting the Greeks initiative (NWO-funded) and Deep-Mapping Sanctuaries, exploring how festivals linked cities across the Mediterranean. Recent publications focus on urban ritual practices and the biographies of sacred spaces.
Publications Overview: Williamson's articles address topics like Hellenistic fortifications, sanctuary biographies, and ritual's role in collective identity. Her work bridges archaeology and urban studies, emphasizing how spaces reflect both elite and communal narratives.
Awards & Grants:
- NWO Open Competition Grant (2018)
- Max-Weber-Kolleg Fellowship (2019-2023)
- NWO Rubicon Grant (2013)
Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students on topics like regional festival networks (A. Wiznura) and Roman anchoring in festival systems (R. van Vliet). Leads projects funded by NWO and OIKOS, fostering collaborations across Europe.
Labs/Teams: Coordinates the CRASIS Network on Time and Temporalities, the Cultural Interactions in the Ancient World research group, and the Connected Contests database project.
