Lena Asrih

Lena Asrih is a Researcher at the Department of Mining History within the German Mining Museum Bochum. She holds a PhD in History from Ruhr-University Bochum (2016) and has been a scientific employee at the museum since 2011. Her career progression includes serving as Deputy Head of the Mining History Research Division since 2020 and Interim Head from 2018 to 2020.

• Education: MA in Medieval History (2011), BA in Oriental Studies and History (2008) from Ruhr-University Bochum and University of Hamburg
• Current Role: Deputy Head and Researcher in Mining History
• Key Expertise: Integration of archaeological and documentary sources in mining history

Her research focuses on medieval mining history, particularly the interplay between mining practices and broader socio-cultural networks. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining material evidence with historical texts, with specific attention to techno-natural systems and mining law in medieval Europe. She has contributed to museum exhibitions like "Doppelbock auf Museum" (2024) and the permanent mining exhibition (2016-2017).

Recent publications include analyses of medieval mining technology, gambling practices among miners, and migration patterns in mining regions. She collaborates with institutions like the Landesamt für Archäologie Sachsen and contributes to the "Der Anschnitt" journal as an Editorial Board member.