Katy Soar

Katy Soar is a Senior Lecturer in Classical Archaeology at the University of Winchester's School of Humanities. She holds a BA from the University of Birmingham and MA/PhD from the University of Nottingham. Prior to her current role, she held positions at the University of Sheffield, Open University, and Royal Holloway, University of London. Her research focuses on Minoan and Mycenaean archaeology, the history of archaeology, and intersections with folklore and popular culture.

• Education:
  • BA in Ancient History, University of Birmingham
  • MA in Archaeology, University of Nottingham
  • PhD in Archaeology, University of Nottingham
• Research Interests: Minoan ritual performance, reception of archaeology in literature, photography's role in shaping archaeological narratives, and folk horror in modern media.

Her work bridges academic and popular realms, exploring how archaeological discoveries influence cultural narratives. Recent publications include Circles of Stone (2023) and co-edited volumes on comics and archaeology (2022). She has received grants from the University of Winchester and the Institute of Classical Studies.

• Awards: Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Society
• Grants: University of Winchester RKE Grant (2019), Royal Anthropological Institute Library Fellowship (2016)

Dr. Soar is affiliated with the Hellenic Society and UniCo, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on archaeology's cultural impact.