Selene Psoma

Selene Psoma is a Professor of Ancient Greek History with emphasis on Archaic and Classical periods at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, affiliated with the School of Philosophy's Department of History and Archaeology (Section of History). Her office is located on the 4th floor (Office 403) of the University Campus in Athens. She specializes in the history of Macedonia, Thrace, and the broader Balkans, with a focus on numismatics, monetary systems, and the interplay between warfare and economy in antiquity.

Her research critically examines ancient economic structures, colonial identities, and political institutions. Key themes include:

• Monetary standards and trade dynamics in Hellenistic Greece
• Spartan socio-political institutions like the Krypteia
• Athenian legislative decrees and their economic implications
• Colonial settlements in Thrace and their cultural significance

Recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on re-evaluating numismatic evidence to challenge historical narratives, such as dismantling myths about Athenian monetary decrees or analyzing Spartan coinage as political propaganda. Her work consistently bridges epigraphy, archaeology, and economic theory.