جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Christopher Howgegoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numismatics
• Roman History
• Ancient Economic History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Christopher Howgego is a Research Keeper at the Heberden Coin Room of the Ashmolean Museum and a faculty member at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. He holds degrees MA and DPhil (Oxon) and has been affiliated with the Ashmolean since 1988, serving in roles like Acting Keeper and Keeper before his current position. Academic Background: Joined Ashmolean in 1988; extensive curatorial and leadership roles in numismatic projects. Research Keywords: Roman Numismatics, Coin Hoards, Roman Provincial Coinage, Roman History. His research explores how ancient coinage illuminates historical, economic, and cultural dynamics. He has authored seminal works like Ancient History from Coins and co-edited Coinage and Identity in the Roman Provinces . He focuses on Antonine coinage in Roman Egypt and hoarding patterns, contributing to the Roman Provincial Coinage series and digital initiatives like Roman Provincial Coinage Online . Scientific Awards: Bronze Medal of the Norwegian Numismatic Society Silver Medal of the Norwegian Numismatic Society As a teacher, he lectured on Roman Numismatics until 2022 and supervised 19 doctoral and 10 master’s students. He currently welcomes graduate research on Roman hoards. His roles include directing major numismatic projects and serving on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Austrian Archaeological Institute. Labs/Teams: Leads the Roman Provincial Coinage Online and Coin Hoards of the Roman Empire projects, co-founded with Andrew Wilson. Also contributes to Iron Age Coins in Britain and Celtic Coin Index Digital initiatives.

Stefan Grohمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Classical Archaeology
• Roman Military History
• Transportation Networks
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Hofrat Univ.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Stefan Groh is a Senior Research Fellow at the Austrian Archaeological Institute (ÖAI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. He holds the role of Assistant Director since 2009 and has been with the institute since 1996. His research focuses on Roman military infrastructure, transport routes, and urban planning, with special emphasis on the Amber Road and Noricum. Groh has led excavations such as Flavia Solva (1993-1995) and contributed to projects like Ephesos surveys and geophysical studies in Aquileia. Education: Degrees in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History from the University of Graz. Early career included roles at the Landesmuseum Joanneum (1989-1995), directing excavations at Flavia Solva from 1993–1995. Research interests center on military camps, road networks, and urban development. Key projects include studies on Legio II Italica’s fortifications, the Amber Road’s strategic role, and the urban layout of Aquileia. Over 65 journal articles and 16 monographs document his work, including seminal studies on Roman military infrastructure and settlement patterns. Publications highlight interdisciplinary methods like geophysical prospection and GIS analysis. Recent work includes analyses of the Marchfeld as a Roman military zone and the impact of the Antonine Plague on infrastructure. Groh has edited volumes on Celtic-Roman cult practices and contributed to exhibitions like Ephesos Upper City surveys. Grants and funding supported projects like the Legio II Italica studies and the Bruckneudorf villa research. His work bridges field archaeology with theoretical insights, influencing both academic discourse and public engagement through museum collaborations and media outreach. Labs/Teams: Leads ÖAI’s Roman frontier studies team and collaborates with international groups on projects like the Carnuntum-Aquincum comparative study. Active in the Scientific Advisory Board and promotes early career researchers through training programs.

Lionel Pernetمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• European Protohistory
• Iron Age
• Roman Period
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Lionel Pernet is a Lecturer in European Protohistory, specializing in the Iron Age and Roman periods, material culture, and funerary archaeology. He holds a doctoral degree from the Universities of Lausanne and Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne. Since 2015, he has served as Director of the Lausanne Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History (MCAH), following roles at the National Museum of Zurich and the Montpellier Lattara Museum. His research explores acculturation processes, museum collections history, and anthropological perspectives on material culture. Dr. Pernet teaches Protohistoric courses (Iron Age) and supervises Bachelor and Master students. He is a member of several scientific societies, including the Swiss Archaeological Society and the French Association for the Study of the Iron Age. His 2014 Knight of Arts and Letters award recognizes his contributions to cultural heritage. Key research areas include Gallic auxiliaries, Roman necropoles, and Celtic monetary systems. He has curated exhibitions such as 'Les Celtes et la monnaie' and authored/co-authored over 60 publications, including works on Lattara, Giubiasco necropolis, and acculturation studies. His work bridges archaeology with contemporary art, as seen in exhibitions like 'Cosmos' celebrating the MCAH's bicentenary. Education: PhD in Archaeology (Lausanne & Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne) Affiliations: University of Lausanne, MCAH, Swiss Archaeological Society Awards: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2014)

Kevin Hoffmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Medieval Economic History
• Anglo-Saxon Numismatics
• Early Church History
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Kevin Hoffman is a Lecturer in the Department of History at Yale University. His research focuses on early medieval economic history, particularly the numismatics of Anglo-Saxon England, and secondary interests include early church history and the theology of Anselm. Currently, he serves as a graduate curatorial intern in the coins and medals department at the Yale Art Gallery, working on the Tripolis hoard and crusader coins of the Kingdoms of Cyprus and Jerusalem. Education: B.A. in Economics and History from Pepperdine University; MPhil in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic Studies from the University of Cambridge; and a certificate in Classics from Columbia University. His work bridges historical research with museum curation, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to medieval studies. No specific grants or awards are highlighted in the provided text.

James Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient History
• Roman History
• Punic Wars
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Smith serves as Professor of History at Southwest Baptist University, specializing in Ancient Roman military and political history with emphasis on the Punic Wars and Cisalpine Gaul's integration into the Roman Republic. His scholarly contributions include encyclopedia publications and conference presentations analyzing key historical figures and events from the Republic era. Dr. Smith's academic credentials include: Ph.D. in History, University of Missouri-Columbia (Dissertation: The Influence of Cisalpine Gaul on the Roman Republic, 191-42 BC) M.A. in History, University of Utah (Thesis: The Influence of Cisalpine Gaul on the Roman Republic, 509-191 BC) B.A. in Religion/History, Southwest Baptist College His research explores military strategy in Roman-Gallic conflicts, biographical studies of pivotal figures like Hannibal and Scipio Africanus, and ancient religious institutions including the Artemis cult at Ephesus. This interdisciplinary approach bridges political, military, and religious dimensions of Mediterranean antiquity. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on Roman Republican history through encyclopedia entries (2001) covering military engagements and biographies, supplemented by earlier specialized work on religious practices (1996) and Jewish-Roman relations (1998), demonstrating chronological breadth from Hellenistic to Imperial periods. No scientific awards are documented in available records. Professional activities include conference presentations at venues like the Missouri Valley History Conference, though student advisement and research grant details are unreported. Academic service extends to professional organizations including the Archaeological Institute of America and Association of Ancient Historians, with no laboratory or research team affiliations noted.

Ronald M. Visserمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Roman Archaeology
• Dendrochronology
• Wood/Timber Studies
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Ronald M. Visser is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Saxion University of Applied Sciences within the School of Building, Business and Technology in Enschede, Netherlands. Holding a PhD, he has established expertise at the intersection of traditional archaeology with digital and computational methodologies. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in cultural heritage management. Dr. Visser's research spans multiple interconnected domains: Roman Archaeology focusing on German provinces and resource management Dendrochronology and wood studies examining timber provision in the Roman Empire Digital archaeology incorporating network analysis and agent-based modeling Archaeological education methodology and open educational resources Landscape and conflict archaeology examining spatial patterns His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary approaches that combine dendrochronological data with network science to understand Roman timber trade networks. He has pioneered computational tools like dendroNetwork, an R-package for analyzing dendrochronological series through network visualization. His work often involves international collaborations with German (hessenARCHÄOLOGIE), British (Winchester University), and Danish institutions, particularly through summer field schools at the Keltenwelt site at Glauberg. Dr. Visser's research demonstrates practical applications in understanding historical resource management systems, particularly how wood—the most critical resource in the Roman period—was sourced, transported, and utilized along the Rhine frontier. His approach consistently emphasizes making research both "fun and useful" while maintaining rigorous academic standards. His collaborative network spans institutions globally including Harvard Medical School, University of Cambridge, and University of Copenhagen, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work.

Suzanne Frey-Kupperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numismatics
• Classical Archaeology
• Greek Coinage
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Suzanne Frey-Kupper is a Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick, Faculty of Arts. She serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and has previously held roles including Director of Graduate Studies, Director of Study Abroad, and Departmental Senior Tutor. She is also the curator of the departmental antiquities and coin collection, and was Chair of the Money and Medals Network (MMN) from 2022 to 2025. Frey-Kupper is an associate member of the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance and has held visiting professorships at the American Numismatic Society (New York, 2014) and the Università degli Studi in Padua (2017). She earned her PhD in Ancient History from the University of Lausanne and studied Classical Archaeology, Christian Archaeology, History of Art, and Prehistory at the University of Zurich. Her academic journey includes a lectureship at the University of Zurich (2007–2011) before joining Warwick in 2011/2012. Frey-Kupper’s research centers on Greek, Punic, and Roman coinage in the Western Mediterranean, with a focus on coins in archaeological contexts as evidence of historical, economic, social, and religious processes. Her work integrates numismatics with broader material culture studies, examining coin finds from major sites such as Rome, Carthage, Sicily, and Aventicum. She has led significant projects including the Swiss Working Group on Coin Finds (SAF/GSETM) and the Inventory of Swiss Coin Finds (IFS/ITMS), and has co-edited the forthcoming volume Sicily and the Adjacent Islands for Historia Numorum . Her recent publications span a diachronic and supra-regional scope, analyzing votive deposits, hoards, and urban coin circulation. Themes include sacred spaces, identity formation, and the role of coins in cultural exchange. She has published extensively on sites in Switzerland, North Africa, and the central Mediterranean, combining rigorous cataloguing with interpretive depth. Scientific Awards: Global Contribution Award, University of Warwick (2016) Jeton de vermeil, Société française de numismatique (2024) Henry Gruenthal Lecture and Medal, New York Numismatic Club (2014) Prix de la Faculté des lettres, University of Lausanne (2008) Frey-Kupper has supervised numerous PhD and MA students, including those researching coinage in Roman Britain, Sicily, and the Eastern Mediterranean. She has examined doctoral theses internationally in France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. She has secured funding from bodies such as the Wolfson Foundation, M4C, and CADRE. Her leadership extends to editorial roles, including on the Journal of Archaeological Numismatics , Numismatische Zeitschrift , and Byrsa , and she co-edits the Swiss Numismatic Review . She has been a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Culture (Austrian Academy of Sciences) and serves on grant assessment panels. Frey-Kupper leads and contributes to collaborative research teams and international networks, notably the Money and Medals Network (MMN), which supports training and knowledge exchange across over 200 UK institutions. Her work bridges academic research, museum curation, and public engagement in numismatics.

Rory Naismithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Monetary History
• Numismatics
• Medieval History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Rory Naismith is a leading scholar in early medieval English history at the University of Cambridge. He holds the position of Professor of Early Medieval English History in the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic Studies and is a Fellow of Corpus Christi College. Naismith specializes in the intersection of economic and social developments in Anglo-Saxon England, with a particular focus on numismatics, material culture, and documentary evidence. His academic interests span monetary history, comparative history, and the integration of archaeological and textual sources to understand medieval societies. MA, MPhil, PhD in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic from Trinity College, Cambridge Naismith’s research centers on the social and economic impact of monetization in early medieval England and its neighbors. He has extensively analyzed coinage, land markets, and guilds, contributing to foundational works like Money and Power in Anglo-Saxon England and Medieval European Coinage . His current project explores the social consequences of monetization, slated for publication by Princeton University Press. Recent Google Scholar publications highlight his work on silver provenance, Viking economic systems, and moral economy frameworks. His scholarly output includes collaborations with institutions like the Fitzwilliam Museum and editorial roles in Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles and Medieval Texts and Cultures of Northern Europe . Naismith’s awards include AHRC Leadership Fellowships and Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society, underscoring his influence in numismatic and historical studies. AHRC Leadership Fellow (2020-21) Fellow of the Royal Historical Society Naismith supervises graduate students in early medieval history and participates in numismatic and historical societies. His work bridges academic research with public engagement, as seen in his critiques of archaeological narratives like Tintagel’s interpretation.

• Ancient History
• Greco-Roman Antiquity
• Archaeology
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Víctor Antonio Alonso Troncoso is a Professor in the Department of Humanities at the University of A Coruña, Spain, specializing in Ancient History. He is affiliated with both the Faculty of Philology and the Faculty of Humanities and Documentation, where he coordinates the 'History, Archaeology, Documentation and Culture' research group. His primary research focus is on diplomacy and international relations in ancient Greece, particularly during the Hellenistic period. University of A Coruña (current) Faculty of Humanities and Documentation Faculty of Philology Department of Humanities Dr. Alonso Troncoso's research interests span Ancient History, Greco-Roman Antiquity, Archaeology, Ancient Religions, and Historiography. His work particularly emphasizes diplomatic relations in ancient Greece, Macedonian history, and the cultural and political dynamics of the Hellenistic world. He has conducted extensive research on ancient libraries, documentation systems, and international relations frameworks in antiquity, with a regional focus on Iberia's connections to the wider Mediterranean world. His publications demonstrate a strong focus on the political structures of ancient Greece and Macedonia, with particular attention to the Diadochi period following Alexander the Great's death. His research combines textual analysis with archaeological evidence, especially regarding ancient Iberia's connections to the wider Mediterranean world. Recent publications show increasing interest in the material culture of ancient diplomacy and the transmission of political ideas across cultural boundaries. Dr. Alonso Troncoso has secured significant research funding from multiple Spanish governmental bodies, including the Galician Regional Government, the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, and the Ministry of Education and Science. His research projects span from 2000 through 2018, demonstrating sustained scholarly activity over nearly two decades. He actively supervises both undergraduate and graduate theses, with recent projects focusing on topics such as women and libraries in the Hellenistic Age, ancient Roman archives, ancient religions (including Hinduism), Greek mythology, and comparative studies of ancient flood myths. His supervision work reflects his broad expertise across multiple aspects of ancient Mediterranean civilizations. Dr. Alonso Troncoso maintains an active research schedule with numerous conference presentations across Europe and has established collaborations with scholars internationally, particularly in Macedonia, Greece, Italy, and Portugal.

Kimberly Cassibryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Art History
• Architectural History
• Ancient Mediterranean Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kimberly Cassibry is an Associate Professor of Art History at Wellesley College. As an art and architectural historian specializing in the ancient Mediterranean, her research explores how art and architecture reflect international relations, empire experiences, and the politics of replicating antiquities. Education: B.A., Louisiana State University M.A., The University of Texas at Austin Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley Her research focuses on global art history, classical reception studies, monuments and memory, and the politics of replicating antiquities. She is currently writing a book on Collecting Julia Domna: Roman Portraits and Modern Museums , examining the empress's iconography across dolls, coins, and museum collections. Her earlier book Destinations in Mind: Portraying Places on the Roman Empire's Souvenirs (Oxford University Press, 2021) investigates Roman portable art as tools of cultural memory. Kimberly collaborates with Smarthistory to expand coverage of Roman Empire topics. Her recent courses include Antiquities Today: The Politics of Replication and Building an Empire: Roman Architecture as Cultural Heritage , emphasizing hands-on museum engagement and critical analysis of replication technologies like 3D printing. Scientific Awards: 2019 Pinanski Teaching Prize Her academic contributions span publications on triumphal arches, Roman glass art, and colonial monuments. Notably, she served as president of Wellesley's Phi Beta Kappa chapter, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence.

Jiří Militkýمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Celtic numismatics
• Ancient numismatics
• Medieval numismatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

PhDr. Jiří Militký, Ph.D. is a researcher at the Center for Medieval Studies, Czech Academy of Sciences, specializing in Celtic and ancient numismatics, coin finds, and the numismatics of the High Middle Ages. He teaches externally at Charles University's Faculty of Arts in Prague and Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts in Brno, where he offers courses on ancient and Celtic numismatics. His work bridges numismatics and archaeology, focusing on the historical significance of coin finds in Central Europe. 2002-2010: Ph.D., Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, Institute for Prehistory and Early History 2005: PhDr., Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, Institute for Prehistory and Early History 1987-1992: Mgr., Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, Institute for Prehistory and Early History 1994: Archaeological expedition in Drama, Bulgaria (University of Saarbrücken) 2008: Study stay in Vienna, Austria (Prähistorische Kommision) Jiří Militký's research focuses on the intersection of numismatics and archaeology, particularly examining Celtic and ancient coin finds in the Czech Republic and Central Europe. His work analyzes how coin circulation patterns reflect broader historical, economic, and cultural developments from antiquity through the Middle Ages. He investigates the role of coinage in trade networks, the significance of specific coin types in archaeological contexts, and the connections between Central European regions and the wider Mediterranean world. His recent publications reveal a continued focus on Celtic coinage, Roman and Byzantine coin finds in Bohemia, and medieval monetary systems. Militký's work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary approaches, combining numismatic analysis with archaeological context and historical documentation. His research shows particular attention to regional variations in coin circulation and the significance of hoard finds for understanding economic patterns in Central Europe. Jiří Militký has participated in numerous research projects funded by the Czech Science Foundation (GA ČR), including studies on Roman and Byzantine coin finds in Bohemia, Celtic coinage at Czech oppida, and mobility of raw materials in the La Tène period. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions across Central Europe, reflecting the international nature of numismatic research. As a member of editorial boards for numismatic journals including Numismatický sborník, Numismatické listy, and Anály Náprstkova muzea, Militký contributes significantly to the scholarly infrastructure of his field. His research is conducted within the framework of the Center for Medieval Studies and in collaboration with the National Museum in Prague and other archaeological institutions across the Czech Republic.

Nico Roijmansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Northwest European Archaeology
• Late Iron Age Societies
• Roman Integration of Celtic-Germanic Societies
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Prof. Nico Roijmans is a full Professor of Northwest European Archaeology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam since 1998, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Art and Culture, History, Antiquity. His research focuses on Late Iron Age societies, Roman integration of Celto-Germanic groups, ethnicity in the Roman Empire, and archaeology of mass violence. Since 2016, he directs the Portable Antiquities in the Netherlands project to systematically register small metal finds in private collections. He has directed 8 major research projects, supervising 17 PhD theses. His work bridges archaeology with historical analysis, emphasizing frontier zones and societal dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on Roman conquest impacts, Celtic-Germanic societies, and material culture analysis. Scientific awards include the Bulthuis van Oosternieland Prize for Best Dissertation (1991) and Huibregtsenprijs voor Wetenschap en Samenleving (2010). He actively participates in academic networks, organizing conferences like the annual Romeinensymposium and delivering lectures on Roman frontiers and mass violence. Research interests span interdisciplinary approaches to antiquity, with a focus on the Rhine-Meuse region, Roman military strategies, and societal resilience under imperial expansion. His work integrates numismatic evidence, burial practices, and settlement patterns to reconstruct ancient socio-political landscapes.

Manuel Enrique Ramírez Sánchezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epigraphy
• Digital Humanities
• Roman History
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Manuel Enrique Ramírez Sánchez is a Professor at the Department of Historical Sciences within the Faculty of Geography and History at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. He is also affiliated with the University Institute of Textual Analysis and Applications (IATEXT) and leads the research group GIR IATEXT: Cultural Heritage: Texts, Materialities and Memories. His academic profile shows consistent activity through 2025 with recent publications and presentations, demonstrating ongoing engagement in both teaching and research. His research interests span multiple specialized areas: Digital epigraphy and the application of digital tools to epigraphic research Renaissance epigraphy in Spain and Portugal Latin inscriptions from the Iberian Peninsula across historical periods Theory and methodology of epigraphic studies Cultural heritage preservation through digital means History of writing systems in the Roman West Numismatics and material culture studies Ramírez Sánchez's scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated digital approaches to epigraphic research. His work bridges traditional scholarly methods with cutting-edge digital humanities techniques, particularly evident in his development of the EPIHUM database for Renaissance epigraphy. His publications cover diverse aspects of epigraphy including religious inscriptions, funerary practices, military epigraphy, and theonymy, with particular focus on the Iberian Peninsula. His recent work shows significant engagement with digital resources, open science initiatives, and the development of infrastructure for epigraphic research. The 2025 presentation on challenges and opportunities in digital epigraphy indicates his leadership role in shaping future directions for the field. Ramírez Sánchez is actively involved in academic discourse through numerous reviews of significant scholarly works in Roman history, epigraphy, and related fields. His publications appear in reputable journals such as Documenta & Instrumenta, Gerión: Journal of Ancient History, and Palaeohispanica, reflecting his standing within the academic community. At the institutional level, he contributes to teaching at the university and leads interdisciplinary research through GIR IATEXT, which brings together scholars from various fields to explore textual materials and their material contexts within cultural heritage studies.

• Medieval Linguistics
• Place-Name Studies
• Vernacular Languages of Medieval Britain
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David Parsons MA, PhD is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) at the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies (CAWCS), part of the University of Wales. His academic career has focused on the vernacular languages of medieval Britain, particularly as revealed through place-names. Prior to joining CAWCS in February 2009, he served as Director of the Institute for Name-Studies at the University of Nottingham, establishing his reputation as a leading scholar in place-name studies. Dr. Parsons' research centers on medieval linguistics with special emphasis on the complex interactions between Welsh, English, Norse, Gaelic, and Cumbric languages in early Britain. His work examines how place-names serve as linguistic fossils that reveal historical patterns of language contact, cultural boundaries, and religious practices. He has made significant contributions to understanding the survival of Latin in post-Roman Britain, the evidence of place-names for medieval church structures, and the linguistic landscape of border regions like Oswestry in Shropshire. His scholarly output demonstrates remarkable consistency and depth, with publications spanning from the 1990s to the present day. Recent works continue his exploration of linguistic border zones while incorporating interdisciplinary approaches that bridge historical linguistics, archaeology, and religious studies. His articles reveal a methodological sophistication in using place-names as primary evidence for reconstructing medieval linguistic landscapes. Dr. Parsons serves as Director of the 'Survey of English Place-Names' - the longest-established research project supported by the British Academy - and sits on committees for the 'Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture' and the Welsh Place-Name Society. He is editor of the name-studies journal Nomina , shaping scholarly discourse in his field through this important publication. His leadership extends to the 'Cult of Saints in Wales' project, which publishes critical editions of medieval Welsh prose and poetry alongside extensive commentary on saints and their veneration. This work has created valuable resources for scholars across multiple disciplines including Celtic studies, religious history, and medieval literature.

• Medieval Archaeology
• Insular Art
• Church Metalwork
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Griffin Murray is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Archaeology at University College Cork (UCC), where he also serves as Programme Director of the MA in Museum Studies. He holds multiple prestigious fellowships including Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (London) and Fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. His academic career spans museum work, post-doctoral research, and teaching across multiple departments at UCC. Murray specializes in medieval archaeology with particular expertise in Insular art, church metalwork, and Viking Age Ireland. His research focuses on ecclesiastical artifacts, particularly crosiers and reliquaries, examining their artistic significance, historical context, and cross-cultural connections between Ireland, Scotland, and Scandinavia. He has made significant contributions to understanding the Hiberno-Urnes style and the movement of religious artifacts across medieval Europe. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on early medieval ecclesiastical networks, the provenance of religious artifacts, and the intersection of Irish and Norse artistic traditions. Murray's work often combines detailed artifact analysis with broader historical context, revealing complex cultural exchanges during the Viking Age and Romanesque periods in Ireland. Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (London), 2021 Martyn Jope Award for best interpretation in Medieval Archaeology, 2018 National Delegate for Ireland to multiple Viking Congresses (2013, 2017, 2022) Fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 2010 Irish Research Council Post-doctoral fellowship, 2008 Murray is deeply engaged with both academic and public audiences, serving on the Royal Irish Academy's Standing Committee for Archaeology and previously as Vice-President for Munster of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. He has curated multiple exhibitions at Cork Public Museum and regularly contributes to public outreach through lectures, podcasts, and media appearances, demonstrating his commitment to bringing archaeological research to diverse audiences.