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Karolina Frank is an Adjunct at the Faculty of History, University of Warsaw, specializing in the history of Classical and Hellenistic Greece. She earned her Ph.D. from University College London (UCL) in 2021 with a thesis on the Oracle of Dodona and holds master's degrees in Ancient History and Cultural Studies from the University of Warsaw. Her current research focuses on gender, religion, and daily life in antiquity.
Her research interests include:
- Ancient Greek Religion and Divination
- Gender and Female Agency in Ancient Society
- Social and Economic Life in Classical and Hellenistic Greece
- Epigraphic and Archaeological Sources
- The Oracle of Zeus at Dodona
Karolina's recent publications and conference presentations demonstrate a strong thematic focus on women's roles in ancient religious practices, particularly through oracular consultations. Her work analyzes epigraphic evidence to explore how women interacted with religious institutions, managed household concerns, and exercised agency in patriarchal societies. She frequently examines the socio-political dimensions of religious sites like Dodona, linking them to broader patterns of migration, trade, and elite power structures.
Her scientific awards include participation in peer-reviewed publications and book reviews for the Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR), though no specific prizes or fellowships are listed in the provided texts.
She actively contributes to academic discourse through collaborative projects, public engagement workshops (e.g., on everyday writing in the ancient world), and as a principal investigator of the NCN-funded project 'Female North: Portraits of Greek Women in Epirus, Illyria, and Thessaly.' While no direct advisees are listed, her editorial and collaborative roles suggest mentoring and academic leadership. She has no listed grants beyond the SONATINA 6 project.
Her research is conducted primarily through the Department of Ancient History at the University of Warsaw, with strong ties to international academic networks and institutions such as UCL and the University of Liverpool.
