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Peter Der Manuelianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Egyptology
• Archaeology
• Epigraphy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter Der Manuelian is the Barbara Bell Professor of Egyptology at Harvard University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and the Department of Anthropology. As Director of the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East (HMANE), he oversees collections and exhibitions, including 'From the Nile to the Euphrates.' He leads the Giza Project at Harvard, digitizing archaeological data from the Giza Plateau. His career spans over three decades, including roles at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Tufts University. Research focuses on ancient Egyptian history, archaeology, and digital visualization. Notable projects include reconstructing Queen Hetepheres’s throne using 3D modeling, analyzing Arabic excavation diaries from the Harvard-Boston MFA expeditions (1905–1947), and publishing biographies of pivotal figures like George Reisner. His work bridges traditional archaeology with modern technologies like photogrammetry and AR/VR. Publications include Walking Among Pharaohs (2022), Digital Giza (2017), and studies on Giza mastabas and Saite archaism. He is a key figure in advocating for ethical repatriation and recognizing Egyptian contributions to archaeological work. Current initiatives include the Arabic Diaries Project and interdisciplinary collaborations in digital heritage preservation. Teaching emphasizes hands-on digital epigraphy and archaeological illustration. Office hours are held both in-person at HMANE and online via Zoom. His work has been featured in the Harvard Gazette, Harvard Magazine, and the Harvard Crimson.

Brett Sanford Kaufmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Archaeology
• Ancient History
• Archaeometallurgy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brett Sanford Kaufman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding joint appointments in the Department of Classics, Department of Anthropology, Materials Research Lab, and School of Art and Design. He is also affiliated with the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies. Before joining UIUC, he served as a faculty member at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) and held a postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University. He is the Managing Editor of the journal Advances in Archaeomaterials . Dr. Kaufman earned a BA from Brandeis University and MA/PhD degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on the Middle East and North Africa from the Bronze Age to the present, integrating archaeological evidence with historical texts and Semitic inscriptions. Key areas include Israelite/Jewish heritage, Phoenician/Punic civilizations, and the evolution of democracy influenced by ancient Mediterranean governance systems. His work also spans engineering and design, particularly archaeometallurgy using materials science methods, and contextual engineering to bridge cultural understanding in technical fields. His advocacy mission emphasizes preserving academic freedom and combating misinformation in higher education. He has conducted fieldwork in Tunisia, China, Italy, Israel, and New York, leading excavations and developing models to study urban collapse and human-environment interactions. His grants include support from the National Science Foundation, National Geographic Society, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Dr. Kaufman’s interdisciplinary approach connects metallurgical studies with broader societal contexts, exploring topics like fuel efficiency of ancient alloys, metal circulation patterns in Zhou China, and the impact of colonial transitions on resource exploitation. He collaborates internationally and has contributed to policy discussions linking archaeological insights to modern environmental challenges.

Simona Stoyanovaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Epigraphy
• Digital Humanities
• Textual Criticism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simona Stoyanova is a Non-Stipendiary Research Fellow at the Institute of Classical Studies, University of London, and a researcher on the ERC Crossreads project. She pursues a part-time PhD in Classics and Digital Humanities at King’s College London, focusing on Greek and Latin epigraphy in Thrace. Her work spans digital humanities, epigraphy, and textual criticism, with expertise in EpiDoc XML encoding standards. Education: BA (Sofia University), MA/PhD (King’s College London, in progress). Key Projects: Open Greek and Latin, EpiDoc Guidelines, Digital Marmor Parium, COACS project. Research Interests: Multilingualism in ancient inscriptions, epigraphic palaeography, digital preservation of cultural heritage, and data sustainability. She has contributed to major projects like the Leipzig Open Fragmentary Text Series and the Billion Words project, emphasizing open access and standards-based workflows. Teaching & Collaboration: Taught digital scholarly editing at the University of Leipzig and Sunoikisis Digital Classics. Provides TEI/XML consultancy for projects like Visible Words and ERC Dharma. Serves as Deputy Treasurer of the European Association for Digital Humanities. Technical Expertise: Specializes in XML encoding, data modelling, and platform development (EFES publishing framework). Advises on Byzantine seal encoding and collaborates on projects like the Corpus of Ptolemaic Inscriptions.

Christine Roughanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• History of Science
• Manuscript Studies
• Digital Humanities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christine Roughan is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University, affiliated with the Center for Digital Humanities (CDH) and Manuscript, Rare Book & Archive Studies (MARBAS). Her research focuses on applying computational methods to premodern manuscripts, particularly Arabic scientific texts, using machine learning and computer vision to analyze paratextual material. She holds a Ph.D. in the Ancient World from NYU (2023), with a dissertation on astronomical curricula transmissions between the 2nd and 13th centuries CE. Education: Ph.D., Ancient World, NYU Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (2023) MPhil, Ancient World, NYU (2019) BA, Classics & Physics, College of the Holy Cross (2014) Research Interests: History of science, manuscript digitization, Greco-Arabic knowledge transfer, computational methods in humanities, and digital epigraphy. She leads projects like the Princeton Open HTR Initiative and collaborates on the Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine (IIP) project. Grants & Projects: Princeton Language and Intelligence Seed Grant (2024–2025) CDH Collaborative Research Grant (2024–2025) IIP Digital Epigraphy Project (2022–present) Labs/Teams: Collaborates with CDH and MARBAS at Princeton, focusing on HTR (Historical Text Recognition) and manuscript image analysis.

Carmen Imesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Old Testament Studies
• Biblical Law
• Exodus Narratives
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carmen Imes serves as an Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology. She specializes in Old Testament theology, biblical law, and metaphor analysis, with a focus on the Exodus narratives and Psalms. Her research bridges ancient texts and contemporary Christian practice, emphasizing relevance for modern identity and mission. Education: Ph.D., Wheaton College; M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; B.A., Multnomah University Affiliations: Institute for Biblical Research, Evangelical Theological Society Imes is renowned for her book Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters (2019) and its Spanish translation, as well as Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters (2023). Her work appears in journals like Bulletin for Biblical Research and Didaktikos , and she actively engages the public through YouTube's 'Torah Tuesday' series, podcasts, and church conferences. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Old Testament history, biblical theology, and the Psalms. Imes has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, including the Graeme Crouch Award (2018-2021) and recognition for supporting student-athletes. Research interests span metaphor in biblical law, covenantal theology, and intercultural biblical interpretation. She advocates for global church perspectives, drawing from her missionary experience in the Philippines.

Dan Davisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Archaeology
• Nautical Archaeology
• Ancient History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dan Davis is an Associate Professor of Classics at Luther College, specializing in classical archaeology and nautical archaeology. He teaches courses in ancient Greek, Latin, and classical studies, including archaeology, ancient science, and marine archaeology. His research focuses on ancient Mediterranean trade networks, underwater exploration, and maritime heritage preservation. Education: Ph.D., Classics (with distinction in Classical Archaeology), University of Texas at Austin, 2009 M.A., Nautical Archaeology, Texas A&M University, 2001 B.A., Classical Civilizations, University of Iowa, 1996 Research Interests: Davis leads major archaeological projects including the Caesarea Maritima Excavations and E/V Nautilus deep-sea surveys. His work documents ancient shipwrecks (e.g., Sinop I, Ereğli E) and recovers WWII aircraft for the Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). His research bridges classical studies with advanced technology, analyzing artifacts’ cultural, economic, and environmental contexts. Field Projects: Senior staff archaeologist at Caesarea City & Harbor Exploration Project (Vanderbilt/Luther collaboration) Marine archaeologist for Black Sea and Aegean shipwreck surveys (2008-2013) Scientific Recovery Expert for DPAA/Project Recover Teaching: Courses include Elementary Greek , Ancient Science , and Classics and Culture , integrating fieldwork and interdisciplinary approaches. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Vanderbilt University, University of Delaware, and international institutions. Involves Luther students in field expeditions and research.

Kyle C Helmsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classics
• Ancient Languages (Latin/Greek)
• Roman History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kyle C Helms is an Associate Professor of Classics at St. Olaf College, specializing in Latin, Greek, and ancient Mediterranean studies. He teaches courses in both classical languages and English, including First Year Seminars using role-immersion games and a January Term program in Italy. His research focuses on ancient graffiti, papyri, and rhetorical theory, with notable contributions to the Ancient Graffiti Project and the Epigraphic Database Roma. Helms holds a B.A. from the University of Florida (2008), M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati (2013/2016). His recent projects include a translation of medieval Latin texts about Scandinavian saints under contract with Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. His work has been funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and featured in The Daily Beast . Research interests span Latin and Greek epigraphy, Safaitic graffiti analysis, and Cicero's rhetorical strategies. He has published in journals like Rhetorica , Journal of Roman Studies , and Chronique d'Égypte . Currently on sabbatical through August 2025, he maintains affiliations with interdisciplinary programs in Linguistic Studies. Collaborative work includes editing over 250 inscriptions for critical editions and leading field teams in the Bay of Naples. His teaching emphasizes experiential learning through travel and immersive pedagogy.

• Latin Epigraphy
• Epigraphic Forgery
• Digital Epigraphy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caroline Barron is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. She is affiliated with the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Her work focuses on Latin epigraphy's cultural and historical significance across antiquity and modern eras, examining how inscriptions shaped ancient landscapes and influenced later collectors. Her research interests include epigraphic forgery, digital epigraphy, Roman Tripolitania studies, and the history of collecting. Notable achievements include a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2019) and a Rome Award from the British School at Rome (2018). Her publications explore topics ranging from 18th-century art markets to North African urban development under Rome. Barron’s articles analyze intersections between epigraphy and power dynamics, such as Flavian victory monuments and Cardinal Albani’s influence on collecting practices. She also investigates how inscriptions were perceived across time, including colonial-era Latinization processes in Lepcis Magna. Awards: Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, Rome Award Grants/Advising: No specific grants listed, but her research is supported by prestigious fellowships Her work bridges classical studies with modern cultural history, emphasizing material objects’ enduring impact on scholarly and public imagination.

• Hellenistic History
• Roman History
• Epigraphy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christopher De Lisle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. He specializes in Hellenistic and Roman Greek history, with a focus on epigraphy and numismatics. He serves as chief editor of Attic Inscriptions Online , a digital resource for Athenian inscriptions. His first book, Agathokles of Syracuse: Sicilian Tyrant and Hellenistic King , examines the transition to Hellenistic rule in Sicily through numismatic and literary evidence. Current research includes Athens under Roman rule, particularly the ephebate system, and a new edition of Inscriptiones Graecae II/III 3 covering Athenian decrees from 86 BCE to 267 CE. De Lisle earned his degrees from Victoria University of Wellington and the University of Oxford (2017). After postdoctoral fellowships at University College Oxford, he joined Durham in 2021. His work integrates epigraphic, numismatic, and historical methodologies to explore socio-political dynamics in antiquity. Key areas include Athenian civic institutions, Roman provincial administration, and the cultural legacy of Sicily. His research outputs include monographs, edited volumes, and over 20 peer-reviewed articles/chapters. Notable projects involve analyzing Athenian inscriptions in UK collections and investigating the role of epigraphic evidence in reconstructing ancient benefaction practices. He collaborates internationally on digital humanities initiatives to preserve and contextualize classical inscriptions.

• Linear B Writing System
• Mycenaean Greek
• Aegean Writing Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Judson is an Education-track Assistant Professor in Durham University's Department of Classics and Ancient History, specializing in the Linear B writing system of prehistoric Greece (c.1400-1200 BCE). She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held prestigious fellowships including a Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant at the British School at Athens (2020-2022). Her research bridges epigraphy, historical linguistics, and pedagogy, with a focus on Mycenaean administration, scribal practices, and classical language education. Education: PhD in Classics, University of Cambridge (2016) Research Fellowship, Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge (2016-2020) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship, British School at Athens (2020-2022) Research Interests: Her work examines Linear B's evolution, Mycenaean Greek linguistics, and innovative teaching methods using digital platforms like Wikipedia. She explores how ancient writing systems adapted to administrative needs and investigates scribal training through experimental archaeology, replicating Linear B tablet production techniques. Publications & Awards: She authored The Undeciphered Signs of Linear B (Cambridge UP, 2020) and has published widely on Linear B's palaeography, orthographic variation, and scribal practices. A Fellow of the Higher Education Authority, she also co-leads the #WCCWiki Wikipedia editing initiative. Recent work includes experimental studies on clay tablet production, now accessible through open-access platforms. Teaching & Outreach: Teaches classical languages and ancient writing history, designing school outreach programs with hands-on Linear B workshops. Her It's All Greek To Me blog shares research insights and creative educational projects, including baking epigraphic cakes and virtual tours of Mycenaean sites. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the British School at Athens and Durham's Classics department, contributing to projects like CoPY (a Pylos scribal concordance) and the Writing at Pylos (WRAP) research initiative.

Benoît Rossignolمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Roman Empire History
• Environmental History
• Political and Social History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benoît Rossignol is a Professor of Ancient History at Avignon Université’s UMR HiSoMA laboratory, specializing in Roman Empire studies with a focus on the 2nd century AD, southern Gaul (notably Vaison-la-Romaine), and environmental history. His research integrates climatic and epidemiological factors into historical analysis, including leadership of the ANR Pscheet project on Roman epidemics. He actively participates in archaeological excavations across the Mediterranean and holds international collaborations through HiSoMA’s networks. Education: École Normale Supérieure (Fontenay-St-Cloud) Key Projects: ANR Pscheet (co-leader), Midiscience lectures, Collège de France seminars Research Themes: Roman political structures, military campaigns, environmental impacts, and socio-economic dynamics His work bridges archaeology, epigraphy, and climatology, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches. Recent engagements include speaking on Roman climate history and volcanic impacts at academic events.

• Classical Philology
• Greek Philology
• Historical Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Jose Garcia Blanco is a Researcher affiliated with the Department of Classical, French and Italian Philology at the Faculty of Philology , University of Santiago de Compostela. Her academic focus is on Greek Philology, with expertise in ancient inscriptions, phonetics, and morphology. She holds a Doctorate from the University of Santiago de Compostela (1980), where her thesis Grammar of Elean inscriptions (phonetics and morphology) was directed by Dr. Juan Jose Moralejo Alvarez. Her research interests deeply explore the linguistic and morphological structures of ancient Greek inscriptions, contributing to the broader field of classical studies. She was part of the CLASMED (Classical and Medieval Studies) research group. No specific scientific awards or recent publications are mentioned in the provided text, though her work has likely impacted epigraphic and historical linguistic analyses.

Ann Macy Rothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Ancient Egyptian society
• Egyptian religion
• Gender studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ann Macy Roth is a Clinical Professor at New York University's College of Arts & Science, specializing in Ancient Egyptian society, religion, and archaeology. Her research focuses on early Egyptian periods, gender dynamics, royal representation, and cemetery archaeology. She is Director of the Giza Cemetery Project and has authored influential works like Egyptian Phyles in the Old Kingdom (1991) and Hieroglyphs without Mystery (1992). Her publications span tomb studies, religious rituals, and critiques of Afrocentric scholarship, including her seminal essay Building Bridges to Afrocentrism (1996). Education: PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago (1985). Key areas of interest include Old Kingdom social structures, funerary practices, and the intersection of cultural identity with Egyptian art and architecture. Research highlights include analyses of Giza cemeteries, gender representation in mastabas, and the evolution of divine symbolism. Her work bridges academic rigor with public discourse, addressing issues of race and cultural heritage in Egyptology. Although no awards are explicitly listed, her contributions have significantly shaped debates on Egyptian history and Afrocentric perspectives. Labs/Teams: Active leadership in the Giza Cemetery Project, collaborating on archaeological investigations of royal and elite burial sites.

Veronika Scheibelreiter-Gailمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mosaics
• Greek Epigraphy
• Ancient Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Veronika Scheibelreiter-Gail is a Senior Academy Scientist at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), affiliated with the Department of Classical Studies. She holds academic ties to the University of Vienna and the University of Salzburg, where she has lectured. Her research focuses on epigraphic and archaeological legacies of the Greek East from the Hellenistic period to Late Antiquity, with specialization in mosaics, Greek epigraphy, and inscriptions in private and sepulchral contexts. Education: Diploma and doctoral studies in Classical Archaeology, Art History, Ancient History, and Classical Studies at the University of Vienna. Professional roles include staff membership in the Commission for the Corpus of the Ancient Mosaics of Asia Minor and the Tabula Imperii Byzantini (TIB), as well as the Institute for Ancient History at the University of Vienna. She has been a research associate at the ÖAI since 2000 and serves as assistant editor of the Supplementum Epigraphicum Graecum. Research projects emphasize archaeological contexts of inscriptions in private spheres across Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, and the Near East. Her work explores themes like ancient housing, graffiti, and cultural history of domestic spaces. Publications include studies on Ephesus excavations and Roman/Byzantine dietary practices, alongside edited volumes on urban living in the Mediterranean.

• Epigraphy
• Classical Archaeology
• Ancient History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eleni Theodorou is a Researcher affiliated with the Research Group Epigraphy at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften). Based in Vienna, her work focuses on epigraphic studies and classical archaeology. She holds office at Dominikanerbastei 16 in 1010 Vienna and can be contacted via email. Her research contributes to the interpretation of ancient inscriptions and their role in understanding historical contexts. As part of the Epigraphy Research Group, her interdisciplinary work bridges textual analysis with archaeological methodologies. While no specific grants or advising roles are listed, her affiliation with the Academy indicates involvement in collaborative research projects. She is part of the broader team under the 'Associated & Guest Researchers' category, contributing to the Academy's mission in advancing humanities research.