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Owen Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Witchcraft
• Magic
• Supernatural Beliefs
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Professor Owen Davies is a faculty member at the University of Hertfordshire , affiliated with the History Department at the School of Creative Arts . His research spans witchcraft , magic , supernatural beliefs , and folklore , with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches integrating archaeology, anthropology, and biomedical studies. Key research areas : Witchcraft, Domestic Magic, Medical History, Electrification, Public History. Recent projects : AHRC-funded 'StoryMachine', Leverhulme 'Inner Lives', Wellcome Trust 'Harnessing the Power of the Criminal Corpse', and a new AHRC 3-year study on witch bottles. Selected publications : America Bewitched (2013), The Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic (2017), Troubled by Faith (2023). Awards : Funded by AHRC, Wellcome Trust, and Leverhulme Trust. Collaborates with institutions like Museum of London Archaeology and University of Essex. Leads community engagement via the Heritage Hub and 'Electric Generations' exhibition.

• Roman and Visigothic Spain
• Early Christianity
• Roman Army
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Andrew Fear is a Lecturer in Classics at the University of Manchester's Dept of Classics and Ancient History. His research focuses on Roman and Visigothic Spain, Early Christianity, the Roman Army, Roman Britain, and Alexander the Great's legacy. He has published extensively on ancient military history, religious practices, and socio-cultural dynamics in the Roman world. His notable works include analyses of Macedonian Empire strategies, medieval Spanish religious texts, and the psychological impacts of Roman military service. Fear's 2022 book on Mithras explores rituals and deity worship in the classical world, while his 2021 chapter examines the symbolic use of animals in Roman arenas. He has supervised 8 academic projects, though specific student names are not listed. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His expertise also extends to topics like 'Romanisation' processes and Tacitus' works, reflecting a deep engagement with both primary sources and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Emma Martinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Museology
• Tibetan Studies
• Materiality
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Emma Martin is Senior Lecturer in Museology at the University of Manchester's School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, where she serves as Associate Director for Research (Impact and Knowledge Exchange). With over 25 years of professional experience including 17 years as Senior Curator for National Museums Liverpool (2003-2020), her work bridges academic research and museum practice. Her current research focuses on colonial-era Tibetan collections, contemporary museum activism, and dissident curatorial practices in exile contexts. Dr. Martin's research interests sit at the critical intersection of colonialism, Tibetan Studies, and material culture studies. She examines how colonial-era museum collections continue to shape contemporary representations of Tibet while exploring pathways for Tibetan agency in museum decision-making. Her practice-led research includes serving as curatorial advisor to the Dalai Lama Centre for Tibetan and Ancient Indian Wisdom (2024-25) and leading the development of the Tibet Museum for the Central Tibetan Administration (2017-2023). She co-convenes the international Tibetan Materiality Network, fostering cross-border collaboration on Himalayan material culture research. Her publication trends reveal a sustained focus on decolonizing museum practices through historical analysis of Tibetan material culture. Early work examined colonial collecting networks and diplomatic gift exchanges, while recent publications address contemporary issues like digital sovereignty, museum representation of diaspora communities, and dissident curatorial methodologies. Her scholarship consistently connects archival research with practical museum interventions, demonstrating how historical understanding can inform ethical contemporary practice. Fellow, Royal Asiatic Society Fellow, Higher Education Academy Dr. Martin has supervised four completed PhDs and currently mentors five doctoral students working on topics spanning South Asian, Himalayan, and Tibetan museology. Her research project "Object Lessons from Tibet and the Himalayas" involves international collaboration with institutions in Copenhagen and explores how material culture can challenge colonial narratives. Her impact work includes developing new museological approaches for representing Tibet, referenced in Wikipedia and cited by policy makers addressing cultural restitution. She leads the Tibetan Materiality Network connecting European and Asian researchers, and her current monograph "The Dissident Museum: Oppositional Curating at the Tibet Museum" (Routledge) documents innovative curatorial practices developed during the Tibet Museum project. Her external roles include curatorial advisory positions with Tibetan cultural institutions and examination duties at UCL and University of Westminster.

• Ancient military history
• Ancient social history
• Hellenistic world
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Christopher Epplett is an Associate Professor in the History and Religion Department at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. His teaching portfolio spans Western Civilization, Ancient History, Greek and Roman Mythology, and specialized senior seminars on ancient warfare and sport. Education B.A. (Hons), McMaster University M.A., McMaster University Ph.D., University of British Columbia Research Interests Epplett’s scholarship focuses on ancient military and social history , especially the Hellenistic world and the later Roman Empire . A recurrent theme is the organisation and impact of spectacles —notably gladiatorial combat and animal hunts (venationes) . His doctoral dissertation examined Roman beast-hunts, and he continues to publish and lecture on the procurement, training, and deployment of exotic animals for public entertainment. Additional current projects include a monograph titled Animal Spectacles of the Roman Empire and collaborative fieldwork on irregular Roman forts along the Rhine frontier in Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Grants & Funding University of Lethbridge Research Fund, CAD 4,500 (2003–present) – “Irregular Roman Forts” (with Tony Barrett, UBC) Languages & Expertise Besides English, Epplett reads German and is frequently consulted for his expertise on gladiatorial combat, Roman military logistics, and the socio-political role of public spectacles in antiquity.

Paul Christesenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Greek History
• Sparta
• Sport History
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Paul Christesen serves as the William R. Kenan Professor of Ancient Greek History in the Department of Classics at Dartmouth College and holds a Life Fellowship at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. His academic leadership includes chairing the Classics Department while maintaining active research and editorial commitments. Education B.A. from Dartmouth College M.A. from Columbia University M. Phil. from Columbia University Ph.D. from Columbia University His research integrates ancient Greek political systems with sport historiography , featuring groundbreaking work on Spartan society and Olympic victor lists. He pioneers geospatial methodologies through Geographic Information Systems to analyze archaeological settlement patterns, bridging traditional philology with digital humanities. Current projects examine sport's relationship to democratic development across historical eras. Christesen's publications reveal evolving focus from foundational Olympic chronology studies toward interdisciplinary analyses of sport's societal impact, increasingly incorporating digital archaeological approaches and comparative political frameworks. His editorial work shapes contemporary discourse in classical reception studies. Scientific Awards William R. Kenan Professorship (prestigious endowed chair) Life Fellowship at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge As an educator, Christesen teaches core courses including Classical Studies 1: Antiquity Today and specialized seminars on Greek athletics and Archaic history. His departmental leadership and editorial projects demonstrate significant institutional impact, though specific grant details and student mentorship records aren't provided in source materials.

Bailey Barnardمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ancient Greek Art
• Material and Visual Culture of Religion
• Agency of Artworks
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Bailey Barnard is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Nebraska Wesleyan University . She specializes in ancient Greek art and its broader intersections with religion, identity, and public culture. Her academic work includes research on Hellenistic royal portraiture and material culture, supported by grants from the Getty Foundation, Ameritas Foundation, and other institutions. Ph.D. in Art History & Archaeology, Columbia University (2023) M.A. in Art History, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2011) B.A. in Art History, University of Nebraska-Omaha (2008) Bailey’s research explores the agency of artworks, iconoclasm, and the theatricality of royal rituals in antiquity. She also investigates how public art shapes collective identities. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary cultural practices. She has collaborated with the Onchestos Excavation Project (Columbia University) and the University of Nebraska's Antiochia ad Cragum Research Project , and has contributed to journals like the Metropolitan Museum Journal (2020) and Mother Jones . Her dissertation re-examined fragmentary Hellenistic royal portraits through the lens of performative kingship. Bailey is the owner of Link Art Advisory , where she facilitates art acquisitions and collection management. She has served as a docent at the Onassis Cultural Center New York for exhibitions on ancient Greek religion and emotions.

Andrew Lundمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Ancient drama
• Spectacle and performance culture
• Greek and Latin poetry
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Andrew Lund is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at Tulane University. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Cincinnati (2023), an M.A. (2018), and a B.A. (2013). His research focuses on Greek and Latin literature, particularly Roman drama, with an emphasis on performance culture and social identity. He is completing a monograph, Seneca Comicus: Comic Enrichment and the Reception of the seruus callidus in Senecan Tragedy , and explores the reception of Terence’s plays across eras. Education: Ph.D./M.A. Classics (University of Cincinnati), B.A. Classics (Grand Valley State University) Research interests include ancient drama’s role in shaping cultural narratives, the interplay between literary and material evidence, and how status, gender, and identity are constructed in classical texts. His work bridges classical antiquity with modern reception studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Prior appointments include Colorado College and the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome (Centro). He currently teaches courses such as CLAS-1010: The Rise of Rome. Awards: FAAR Fellowship (2023) No grants or advising details are explicitly provided in the text. He contributes to academic discussions through his research projects and teaching.

• Classical Archaeology
• Art History
• Visual Culture of Antiquity
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Dr. Alexander Heinemann is a Lecturer and curator at the University of Tübingen's Institute of Classical Archaeology. Previously, he held a lecturer position at Freiburg University (2006-2017) and participated in archaeological projects across Turkey, Greece, and Italy. His work centers on Roman state monuments, visual narratives, and classical reception studies. PhD in Classical Archaeology (Heidelberg, 2003) Magister Artium in Classical Archaeology (Heidelberg, 1999) Research focuses include Roman Imperial topography , Greek vase painting , and visual culture analysis . His monograph on Dionysian imagery and co-edited volumes on symposion culture and visual narration highlight interdisciplinary approaches. Recent publications analyze Roman imperial iconography, Hellenistic ivory art, and Dante's archaeological engagement. Key themes involve political symbolism , ritual practices , and artifact contextualization . Traveling Fellow, German Archaeological Institute (2004/5) Gerda Henkel Foundation Fellow (2003/4) Active in public outreach through exhibitions like 'Vom Trinken und Bechern' and collaborative editorial projects, he serves as co-founder of das Rollpodest platform for archaeological collections.

Irene Peirano Garrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Roman Poetry
• Ancient Rhetoric
• Classical Literary Criticism
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Irene Peirano Garrison is the Pope Professor of Latin Language and Literature at Harvard University's Department of Classics, serving as Director of Graduate Studies. She holds a B.A. from Oriel College, Oxford (2002) and a Ph.D. from Harvard (2007). Previously, she taught at Yale University (2007–2020). Her research explores Roman poetry's intersection with rhetoric, literary criticism, and pedagogy, with a focus on authorship, authenticity, and ancient reception studies. Her major works include The Rhetoric of the Roman Fake (2012) and Persuasion, Rhetoric and Roman Poetry (2019), analyzing imperial Latin literature's rhetorical dimensions. Current projects address classical pedagogy's historical entanglements with identity politics and a forthcoming monograph on The Latin Playbook (Cambridge UP). Prof. Garrison co-edits Transactions of the American Philological Association (TAPA) and serves as Latin Literature editor for the Oxford Classical Dictionary . Teaching spans Latin poetry, ancient rhetoric, and classical scholarship's history. She actively advocates equity, gender, and inclusion in academia.

Kathleen M. Colemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin Literature
• Flavian Poetry
• Roman History and Culture
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Kathleen M. Coleman is the James Loeb Professor of Classics at Harvard University, holding dual roles as Senior Research Curator at the Harvard Art Museums. She specializes in Latin literature, Flavian poetry, and Roman cultural history, with a focus on arena spectacles, punishment, and the reception of Classics in southern Africa. Her research bridges literary analysis, epigraphy, and archaeology. Education: BA (UCT, 1973), BA Hons (University of Rhodesia, 1975), DPhil (Oxford, 1979). Career highlights include chairs at University of Cape Town (1979–1993) and Trinity College Dublin (1993–98) before joining Harvard in 1998. She has received prestigious awards including the Walter Channing Cabot Fellowship (2007) and election to the American Philosophical Society (2021). Teaching excellence recognized via Harvard College Professorship (2003), Joseph R. Levenson Prize (2005), and Everett Mendelsohn Mentoring Award (2020). Active in editorial roles for journals like Harvard Studies in Classical Philology and Oxford Approaches to Classical Literature. Current projects include monographs on Roman public executions and arena spectacles.

Yiqun Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese and comparative women's history
• Early Chinese literature
• Ming-Qing fiction
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Yiqun Zhou serves as Associate Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures and, by courtesy, of Classics at Stanford University. Holding dual appointments since 2013, Zhou is actively engaged in teaching and research within Stanford's Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and the Department of Classics, with program affiliations at the Center for East Asian Studies. Research interests span Chinese and comparative women's history, early Chinese literature, Ming-Qing fiction, China-Greece comparative studies, and the reception of classical antiquity in modern China. Zhou's scholarly approach emphasizes cross-cultural analysis between ancient Chinese and Greek civilizations, particularly examining gender relations, literary traditions, and the modern Chinese reception of classical antiquity. Zhou's publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with recent works appearing in 2024, focusing on imperial performance, gender dynamics, and intellectual history. The research trajectory reveals a sustained engagement with comparative methodologies, particularly examining intersections between Chinese and Greco-Roman civilizations across historical periods. Zhou actively mentors graduate students through multiple roles including Doctoral Dissertation Advisor for Xiaoyi Huang and Bingxiao Liu, Master's Program Advisor for Helen Bovi and Yuan Wei, and Doctoral Program advisor for ZiFan Yang. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Beginning Classical Chinese, Heroes and Heroism (co-listed with Classics), Proseminar in East Asian Humanities, and The Use of Classical Antiquity in Modern China. Academic background includes a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Chicago (2004). Zhou maintains an active research agenda with publications spanning journal articles and book chapters, primarily focusing on comparative approaches to Chinese literature and history with Greco-Roman antiquity.

Konstanze Schiemannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cultural History of the Roman Empire
• Environmental History of Antiquity
• Human-Animal Relationships in Antiquity
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Konstanze Schiemann is a Research Associate in the Department of Ancient History and Cultural History of Antiquity at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since April 2021. Her work integrates teaching and research, focusing on the cultural history of the Roman Empire, particularly games and popular culture, environmental history, human-animal relationships, and early Christianity's influence on societal norms. Doctorate : University of Amsterdam (2024), thesis on animal hunts in late antiquity. Master's : Binational History program (Paris/Heidelberg, 2014–2016). Bachelor's : History and Economics at University of Mannheim (2010–2014). Her research examines contested cultural practices like animal hunts, analyzing how late antique societies navigated Roman tradition and Christian ethics. Publications include peer-reviewed reviews, science communication articles, and conference contributions. Key Research Themes : Cultural conflict, human-animal dynamics, political symbolism in spectacles. Trends : Focus on late antiquity (4th–6th centuries), interdisciplinary analysis of environmental and religious shifts. She received a Heinrich Böll Foundation Doctoral Scholarship (2017–2020) and is active in academic networks including the Cultural and Literary Animal Studies (CLAS).

Jonathan Edmondsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Roman History
• Roman Epigraphy
• Roman Spain
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Jonathan Edmondson is Distinguished Research Professor in the Departments of History and Humanities at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. His research focuses on Roman history, epigraphy, and cultural interactions in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Lusitania. He co-directs the ADOPIA project, a digital atlas of personal names from Roman Spain. Education includes: Ph.D. in Classics (Ancient History), Cambridge University M.A. in Classics, Cambridge University B.A. in Classics, Cambridge University Research interests span Roman Spain's society and economy, gladiatorial spectacles, the Roman family, and the historiography of Cassius Dio. His work employs epigraphic analysis and digital methods to explore cultural identity in provincial contexts. Recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on Lusitanian onomastics, epigraphic habits, and imperial cults. Articles utilize digital humanities approaches to reconstruct social structures and cultural dynamics in Roman colonies like Augusta Emerita. Awards and honors: Corresponding Member, Real Academia de la Historia (2002) Fellow, Royal Historical Society (2009) Genio Protector de la Colonia Augusta Emerita (2011) Award of Merit, Classical Association of Canada (2014) Dean’s Research Award, York University (2016) Distinguished Research Professor (2017) Edmondson mentors graduate students and leads international collaborations, including the CIL II Mérida inscriptions project. As co-director of ADOPIA, he oversees digital mapping of anthroponymic patterns to analyze cultural change in Roman Spain.

Daniel Canerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Byzantine Studies
• Late Antiquity
• Christian Philanthropy
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Professor Daniel Caner is a Core Faculty member and Director of the Program in Ancient Studies at Indiana University Bloomington's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies. He also serves as Adjunct Faculty in History, Classics, and Religious Studies. His research focuses on late antique religious and social history, particularly the intersection of monasticism, philanthropy, and ecclesiastical structures in the Byzantine world. Caner's academic work examines topics such as early Christian charitable practices, monastic mobility, and the construction of sacred authority through material culture. He has published extensively on figures like John Chrysostom and monastic figures in late antiquity, analyzing how religious institutions shaped social hierarchies and cultural memory. His recent publications explore the socio-economic dimensions of Christian charity, the role of ascetic itinerancy in promoting monasticism, and the legal/ritual frameworks defining sacred spaces. Courses taught include courses on Byzantine history, Near Eastern religions, and macrohistorical patterns of change. No research grants or advising details are explicitly noted in the provided materials. He is affiliated with IU Bloomington's Global and International Studies Building and maintains ties with interdisciplinary programs in ancient studies and religious studies.

Sophia Aneziriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Greek Epigraphy
• Ancient Greek History (Hellenistic and Roman periods)
• Sociology
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Sophia Aneziri is an Associate Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens within the School of Philosophy and Department of History and Archaeology . Her academic career spans teaching and research in Ancient History and Greek Epigraphy, with a focus on the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Education: BA in History and Archaeology (1989), University of Athens; PhD in Ancient History and Greek Epigraphy (1997), Heidelberg University, supported by scholarships from Greece and Baden-Württemberg. Professional Appointments: Faculty member since 2004; previously adjunct faculty at Universities of Corfu, Crete, Thessaly, and Hellenic Open University; contract researcher at the National Research Center. Research Interests: Dr. Aneziri’s work bridges Greek Epigraphy, Ancient Economy, and the socio-religious dynamics of endowments. She explores female euergetism, professional associations (e.g., Dionysiac technitai), and legal-economic frameworks of perpetual foundations in antiquity. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2025–2020) analyze endowments, ruler cults, and naming conventions in the Roman period. She emphasizes the intersection of economic practices, religious rituals, and institutional development across Greek and Hellenistic societies. Academic Contributions: She has presented at the XVI International Congress of Greek and Latin Epigraphy (2022) and contributed to Cambridge University Press volumes on professionalism and theater history.