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Matteo Pangalloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern Drama
• Shakespeare Studies
• Theater History
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Dr. Matteo Pangallo is an Associate Professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences. A former Junior Fellow in the Society of Fellows at Harvard University, he specializes in Shakespeare studies, early modern drama, theater history, and the history of the book. His research examines the complex connections between plays and their historical contexts, with particular focus on performance practices, authorship, textual transmission, and audience reception. Dr. Pangallo's work often explores "the edges of theatrical and literary history" and how these peripheral areas transform our understanding of central narratives. His influential 2017 monograph Playwriting Playgoers in Shakespeare's Theater examines how working- and middle-class amateur dramatists translated their love of the stage into their own scripts, providing insight into how Shakespeare's audience experienced and understood theatrical performances. Dr. Pangallo's research program includes an anticipated trilogy examining early modern theatrical culture, with Strange Company: Foreign Performers in Medieval and Early Modern England currently in progress and Theatrical Failure in Early Modern England planned. He is also co-editor of Teaching the History of the Book and Shakespeare's Audiences , and serves as founder and editor of the Database of English Manuscript Drama (DEManD), a comprehensive resource for early modern play manuscripts. His scholarly contributions have been recognized with a "Best Essay in Theatre History" prize from Early Theatre , the 2011 Open Paper Competition prize from the Shakespeare Association of America, and a 2022 VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Seed Grant. Dr. Pangallo has also received research support from the Bibliographical Society of the United Kingdom, The Malone Society, and the Shakespeare Association of America. Beyond his academic work, Dr. Pangallo is an active theatrical director and dramaturge who has worked with multiple theater companies, and he maintains interests in book collecting, gardening, and local government service.

Bonnie Makمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Manuscript Studies
• Book History
• History of Information Practices
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Bonnie Mak is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois, with courtesy appointments in History and Medieval Studies. Her research focuses on manuscript studies, book history, and the history of information practices across medieval to digital eras. She holds a PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Notre Dame, alongside MA and BAH degrees in Medieval Studies with a philosophy concentration from Queen’s University. Mak’s work bridges historical and contemporary information practices, exemplified by her book *How the Page Matters* (2011) and her forthcoming chapbook *Reproducing by Fragments*. She co-edits *The Routledge Handbook of Information History*, and organizes the “AI and the Human Condition” seminar series through the Humanities Research Institute. Her academic service includes roles on the Senate Committee on the Library since 2022. Research interests include knowledge production, material culture, and digital humanities. Her articles explore topics like information history methodology, document materiality, and the impact of digitization. Awards include eight recognitions as an excellent teacher at the University of Illinois and fellowships at Penn State and the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities. Mak teaches courses on information science history, the history of the book, and cultural practices of knowledge. Her work engages with interdisciplinary collaborations, blending humanities and technology studies to address evolving information infrastructures.

Inga Brydenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural History
• Urban Studies
• Victorian Literature
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Inga Bryden is Professor of Cultural History at the University of Winchester, where she serves as Head of Research Environment and Impact in Research and Innovation. Her scholarly work bridges literary, visual, and material cultures, focusing on interdisciplinary interpretations of places and spaces. Previously Head of Research and Knowledge Exchange in the Faculty of Arts, she has taught at Exeter University and conducted fieldwork in India (1999–2003). Current roles: Professor, Head of Research Environment and Impact Previous roles: Head of RKE in Faculty of Arts, Exeter University faculty Key research: Interdisciplinary cultural studies, urban/domestic spaces Research Expertise : Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture Theories of Space and Place Contemporary Cultural Texts Interdisciplinarity and Creativity Publication Trends : Her work explores intersections of architecture and literature, Victorian Arthurian revivalism, graffiti dynamics, domestic interior representation, and cultural geographies (urban and domestic). Recent chapters address pandemic-era interior design and urban self-narratives. Scientific Awards : Palatine Development Award (2010) HEA funding for embodied cognition seminar (2012) Supervision & Funding : Actively supervises research students with a strong completion record. Served on grant review panels for the Academy of Finland and Trans-Atlantic Platform. Specializes in practice-based doctorates, evidenced by her 2012 HEA report.

Stefan Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Modern History
• Humanism
• Reformation
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Stefan Bauer is a Lecturer in Early Modern History at King’s College London’s Department of History. He holds a Habilitation in Early Modern History from the University of Fribourg (2018) and a PhD in Combined Historical Studies from the Warburg Institute (2004). His research focuses on Renaissance historiography, religious controversies, and the intersection of humanism with Reformation dynamics. Bauer has held academic positions across Europe, including at the University of York, Warwick, and Royal Holloway. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and currently serves as Councillor and Trustee of the Royal Historical Society and a member of the Arts and Humanities Research Council Peer Review College. His work explores topics such as papal historiography, forgery analysis, and the uses of historical narratives in religious polemics. Education includes a Habilitation (2018), PhD (2004), and two MAs (1998/1999) from institutions in Switzerland and the UK. His professional service spans roles in academic governance, including co-convening the Institute of Historical Research’s Seminar on Italy, 1200–1700, and leading the Marie Curie Alumni Association’s UK Chapter. Research interests include the methodology of religious historiography, the cultural history of censorship, and the role of historical documentation in early modern religious conflicts. His award-winning publications challenge traditional narratives about papal history and Renaissance humanism. Bauer’s work frequently engages with interdisciplinary approaches, combining textual analysis with social and institutional history.

• Historical Archaeology
• Post-Medieval Rural Landscapes
• Transatlantic Slave Trade
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Prof. Jonathan Finch is a Professor of Archaeology at the University of York, specializing in historical archaeology with a focus on post-medieval landscapes, slavery's legacy, and commemoration practices. He leads the MA in Historical Archaeology and chairs the Departmental Research Committee. His research bridges global connections between UK and Caribbean landscapes, particularly through studies of plantation economies and colonial legacies. Finch has directed excavations at sites like Breary Banks (WWI camp) and Barbados plantations, emphasizing marginalized communities. He co-leads the EUROTAST network on transatlantic slavery and chairs the ENCOUNTER network on European estate landscapes. Education: PhD in History from University of East Anglia (1996), funded by AHRB. Previously taught at University of Wales, Bangor and part-time at UEA. Awards include Fellowship of the Society of Antiquaries (2006) and AHRC Peer Review College membership (2008). Research Interests: Designed landscapes (Brown/Repton), global estate comparisons, archaeology of enslavement, commemoration in colonial contexts, and WWI military landscapes. Active in public archaeology through projects like Harewood House and Nidderdale's HLF-funded Breary Banks excavation. Grants & Collaborations: Secured over £600k for EUROTAST, plus funding for projects on Barbados plantations, Yorkshire reservoir camps, and estate digital resources. Collaborates internationally with institutions in Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, and the US. Publications span 40+ articles/books on topics like plantation archaeology, commemoration practices, and Capability Brown's influence. Supervises PhDs on topics ranging from medieval castles to transatlantic horticultural networks.

Stefanie Strickerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical German Linguistics
• Old High German Glossography
• Corpus Linguistics
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Prof. Dr. Stefanie Stricker is a Chair Holder in German Linguistics at the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies , Otto Friedrich University Bamberg. Her research focuses on historical German linguistics, particularly Old High German and Old Saxon glossography, corpus linguistics, and word formation. University: Otto Friedrich University Bamberg Department: Chair of German Linguistics Her current research projects include the digital recording of vernacular vocabulary from the Leges barbarorum (funded by DFG) and indexing Old High German/ Saxon gloss manuscripts. She collaborates with colleagues like Dr. Marco Bruckmeier and Dr. Anette Kremer. Recent publications analyze gloss manuscripts, medieval texts, and historical word formation. She leads edited volumes on gloss studies and co-authored the Linguistic History Workbook on Contemporary German (2nd ed., 2016). Prof. Stricker's team includes PhD researchers and supervised theses such as Annika Vieregge's MA dissertation. She maintains contact via email stefanie.stricker@uni-bamberg.de and has recently relocated to Luisenstraße 7, Bamberg.

• Latin Philology
• History of Knowledge
• Early Modern Media History
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Anja Wolkenhauer is a Professor of Latin Philology at the University of Tübingen's Faculty of Humanities, with a research focus spanning Latin studies, cultural history of timekeeping, and early modern media. Her work bridges antiquity and Renaissance through interdisciplinary approaches to text-image relationships, mnemonics, and forgery analysis. Key affiliations: Warburg-Melchior-Olearius Foundation, Tübingen School of Education Research initiatives: 'Teaching Research Projects' integrating pedagogy with scholarly output Her research explores: Temporal concepts in Roman literature and culture Metaphorical language in Augustan poetry Mnemonics as educational tools across 2000 years Printer's marks and emblematics as early media Recent publications analyze collaborative authorship in Premodern texts, Latin translation practices, and textual-material relationships in Renaissance prints. She actively supervises advanced Latin research projects and develops educational frameworks for classical languages.

Jeff Straboneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Eighteenth-century British literature
• Romantic literature and culture
• Literary relations among England, Scotland and Wales
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Jeff Strabone is an Associate Professor of English at Connecticut College, where he has taught since 2010 and serves as Media, Rhetoric, and Communication Pathway Coordinator. He holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College, an M.A. from Northwestern University, and M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees from New York University. His research centers on British eighteenth-century and Romantic-era literature with a focus on cultural nationalisms across England, Scotland, and Wales, media theory, and intersections of race, nation, and empire. Strabone employs an Archipelagic approach to examine how poets and antiquarians repurposed medieval texts to construct cultural national identities, particularly through his acclaimed book Poetry and British Nationalisms in the Bardic Eighteenth Century: Imagined Antiquities . His scholarly work reveals consistent engagement with transnational literary networks, manuscript circulation practices, and the political dimensions of media ecologies. Strabone's publications span journals like ELH and Eighteenth-Century Life , with recurring themes in Romantic medievalism, postcolonial critiques of empire, and the material history of texts. As an active member of the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies and British Association for Romantic Studies, he co-organized international conferences on Historical Poetics (2019, 2021) and was a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh's Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (2011). Beyond academia, Strabone co-founded New Brooklyn Theatre (2012-2021), where his site-specific production of The Death of Bessie Smith helped save a Brooklyn hospital from closure, demonstrating his commitment to community-engaged artistic practice.

• Islamic Art Historiography
• Persian Art
• Cross-Cultural Artistic Exchange
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Dr. Yuka Kadoi is a researcher at the Institute of Art History, University of Vienna's Faculty of History and Cultural Studies, where she leads major research projects funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). Her current project 'Persica Centropa: Cosmopolitan Artefacts and Artifices in the Age of Crises, 1900-1950' (2023-2027) builds on her previous FWF project 'Persian Art in Vienna, 1900-1945' (2019-2022). She specializes in the art historiography of Persian and Islamic visual culture with particular expertise in cross-cultural exchanges during the Mongol period. Her research encompasses: Transcultural artistic relationships across Islamic Eurasia Materiality and portability of art objects Modern reception of Persian art in Central Europe Curatorial practices and museum display of Islamic art Historiographical analysis of Persian art scholarship Kadoi's extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on Persian art historiography, with recent works exploring Ilkhanid artistic revival, methodological debates in Islamic art studies, and the mobility of cultural artifacts. Her scholarship frequently engages with museum studies, material culture analysis, and transregional artistic dialogues. Her significant awards include: Saidi-Sirjani Book Award (Honorable Mention) for Islamic Chinoiserie: The Art of Mongol Iran Visiting Senior Fellowship at the Center for Advanced Study in Visual Arts (CASVA) Albin Salton Fellowship at the Warburg Institute Multiple research grants from the Iran Heritage Foundation and Barakat Trust Kadoi has curated several major exhibitions including 'The Blue Road: Mastercrafts from Persia' (Hong Kong, 2018) and 'The World History of Rashid al-Din 1314' (Edinburgh, 2014), demonstrating her integrated approach to scholarship and public engagement.

Maria Weidingerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Medieval History
• Medieval Religious History
• Medieval Social History
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Maria Weidinger serves as a Researcher at the Chair of Medieval History within the Faculty of History and Social Sciences at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. As a Scientific Associate, she actively contributes to academic research and teaching while maintaining office hours in the University Allee/Central Library Building (Room UA-120). Her research centers on Medieval History with specialized focus on religious communication systems, as evidenced by her dissertation project "Heavenly Letters in the Middle Ages." She critically examines social structures through topics like medieval travel (using portulan charts), death rituals, heresy, and monastic life, while incorporating source criticism methodologies and regional studies of medieval Italy. Her work frequently addresses modern parallels to historical misinformation through analyses of "fake news" and forgeries in medieval contexts. Teaching remains integral to her role, with innovative courses designed to dismantle popular misconceptions about the Middle Ages. Current offerings explore medieval geography and navigation, while recent seminars have investigated crisis narratives in the "Dark Ages," bishop-led local history editing, and cultural landscapes of medieval Italy. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes hands-on engagement with primary sources and interdisciplinary perspectives across all instructional levels.

Janet Catherine Berloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Native American Art
• Museum Studies
• Visual Culture
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Janet Catherine Berlo is a prominent scholar in Native American art and visual culture, specializing in museum studies, materiality, and Indigenous representation. She has authored and co-authored influential texts such as Native North American Art and Not Native American Art: Fakes, Replicas and Invented Traditions . Her work critiques colonial narratives in museums and explores intersections of art, politics, and identity. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on topics like Folk and Outsider Art , Gender and Representation , and Museums and 'the Other' . Her research spans textile exhibitions, Indigenous aesthetics, and contemporary art's relationship with ecology and materiality. Berlo has held prestigious awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native American Art Studies Association and a Guggenheim Fellowship. She has curated exhibitions like Past Forward: Native American Art from Gilcrease Museum and contributed to major museum projects internationally. Her grants and fellowships include an NEH Fellowship and Mellon Scholar residency. She collaborates extensively, co-authoring works with scholars like Chelsea Herr and Ruth Phillips. Her research bridges historical and contemporary Indigenous art, emphasizing ethical representation and cultural preservation.

• Medieval History
• Diplomatics
• Habsburg Dynasty Studies
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Christian Lackner is a Professor of Medieval History and Auxiliary Sciences at the University of Vienna's Faculty of History and Cultural Studies, where he previously served as Director of the Institute for Austrian Historical Research. He holds a doctorate from the University of Innsbruck (1985) and completed specialized training at the Institute for Austrian Historical Research (1983-1986). His academic career at the University of Vienna spans over three decades, including lectureship since 1989 and professorship since 2001. Research Focus: Lackner's work centers on late medieval administrative systems, Habsburg dynasty studies, and historical auxiliary sciences. Key areas include: Diplomatics and analysis of administrative documents Habsburg court history (14th-15th centuries) Medieval epistolography and manuscript studies University and educational history in medieval Austria Territorial integration of Habsburg domains Manuscript collections and library history He leads the ongoing Regesta Habsburgica project (since 2005), producing critical editions of Habsburg ducal documents, and has directed research on medieval account books and administrative records. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Habsburg administrative evolution, diplomatics, and medieval institutional development, with recent works examining chancery operations, territorial governance, and document authenticity. Academic Service: Maintains weekly consultation hours and teaches courses listed in the university system. No awards or student advising relationships are documented in the source material.

• Early Medieval History
• Palaeography
• Latin Literature
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David A Woodman is a Fellow of Robinson College and an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of History at the University of Cambridge. His academic work focuses on early medieval England and Europe, palaeography, and Latin literature, particularly through the study of Anglo-Saxon charters and chronicles. Education: BA, MPhil, PhD in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic (University of Cambridge, Trinity College) David’s research spans the political and ecclesiastical structures of Anglo-Saxon England, with a recurring emphasis on the role of charters in kingship, the Norman Conquest, and the historical narrative of Worcester. He has published extensively on Æthelstan, Edward the Confessor, and the unification of England. Key Trends in Publications: Investigates the evolution of royal charters and their role in political authority (2012–2025) Explores Worcester’s historical workshop across the Norman Conquest (2022) Reconstructs the reigns of Æthelstan (2013, 2025) and Edward the Confessor (2020) through contemporary sources Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2014) Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, London (2024) Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (2024) As an educator, David provides lectures and supervisions in medieval history papers O2, T5, and T6. He also serves as Honorary Secretary for the British Academy/Royal Historical Society Joint Committee on Anglo-Saxon Charters and has reviewed works on Anglo-Saxon legislation, kingship, and chronicles.

• Latin Epigraphy
• Epigraphic Forgery
• Digital Epigraphy
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Dr. Caroline Barron is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. She joined the university in 2021 after working at Birkbeck, the CNRS at Aix-Marseille Université, and King's College London. Her research focuses on Latin epigraphy's cultural and historical significance across antiquity and modern times, examining how inscriptions were composed, read, and integrated into ancient landscapes. She is also a member of the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Her research interests include Latin epigraphy, epigraphic forgery, digital epigraphy, Roman Tripolitania, and the history of collecting. She explores interdisciplinary themes such as the reception of classical material in modern contexts, the dynamics of ancient inscription creation, and the role of epigraphy in shaping historical narratives. Barron has published works analyzing 18th-century art markets, epigraphic collections, and Roman inscriptions in North Africa. Her articles highlight trends in cultural heritage, collecting practices, and the intersection of linguistics with historical geography. Notable awards include the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2019) and the Rome Award from the British School at Rome (2018). Though no formal grants or advising roles are listed, her work emphasizes historical and epigraphic methodologies. She collaborates with institutions like the British School at Rome and contributes to interdisciplinary teams within Durham's Classics and Medieval Studies frameworks.

• Early Italian Literature
• Medieval Language Studies
• Dante Studies
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Dr. Paolo De Ventura is a Lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Birmingham since 2004. He holds a PhD in Romance Languages from Harvard University (2003), an MA from Harvard (1998), and a Laurea in Italian Studies from Università di Roma 'La Sapienza' (1993). His research focuses on Dante Alighieri, Medieval Italian language, and the interplay between literature and music in premodern Italy. He has authored books such as Dramma e dialogo nella Commedia di Dante (2007) and serves on academic committees including the European Rossetti Centre and the Hilton Shepherd Centre. Educations: PhD, Romance Languages and Literatures, Harvard University, 2003 MA, Harvard University, 1998 Laurea in Italian Studies, Università di Roma 'La Sapienza', 1993 Diploma in Library Science, Vatican Library, 1992 His research explores Dante's Commedia within its Medieval linguistic and cultural context, emphasizing performative elements and intertextual connections with French and Occitan traditions. Current projects include Old French influences on early Italian literature and Dantean motifs in the Rossetti family. He has supervised three PhD students in linguistics and Medieval Studies. Publications span Dante's reception history, linguistic analysis of medieval texts, and interdisciplinary studies on music and literature. Awardee of Harvard's excellence in teaching award (1998–2000), he contributes to journals like Critica Letteraria and is President of the Dante Alighieri Society in Birmingham.