جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Assyriology
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Cuneiform Studies
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Paola Corò is an Associate Professor of Assyriology at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in the study of ancient Near Eastern civilizations with a focus on Babylonian texts from the Hellenistic period. She is affiliated with the Department of Humanities and the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage, based at the Malcanton Marcorà campus. Her research emphasizes the intersection of material culture, linguistic practices, and sociopolitical dynamics in ancient Mesopotamia, particularly exploring scribal traditions, bilingual texts, and the impact of Hellenistic rule on local communities. Corò teaches courses on Assyriology, Semitic epigraphy, and cultural heritage management at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her work integrates archaeological findings with textual analysis to reconstruct economic, religious, and administrative systems of ancient societies. Recent research highlights include studies on Seleucid-period documentation, gender representation in cuneiform sources, and the materiality of clay tablets. Her publications span over two decades, with a focus on Babylonian administration, multilingualism, and the transition between Persian and Hellenistic eras. Key themes include the role of scribes in knowledge transmission, temple economies, and the preservation of cuneiform traditions amid cultural shifts.

• History of Architecture
• Urbanism
• Art History
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Sara Bova is a Research Fellow at the Department of Arts at the University of Bologna and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and the University of Naples Federico II. She holds a PhD in the History of Architecture and Urbanism from IUAV University of Venice (2017). Her research focuses on architectural patronage, Renaissance and Early Modern architectural history, and the interplay between art and architecture in cultural contexts. She has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Naples Federico II (2022–2023) and was a Weinberg Fellow at Columbia University’s Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America (2022), where she studied the relationship between workshop organization and social dynamics among Roman stone masons in the 15th century. She has collaborated with the Vatican Museums on the Cortile del Belvedere restoration project and published extensively on topics such as the patronage of Venetian Cardinal Marco Barbo, architectural site management in the Early Modern era, and the representation of architecture in Renaissance art. Her work often bridges historical documentation with architectural analysis, examining how architectural projects reflect broader cultural, political, and religious contexts. Key contributions include a monograph on Marco Barbo ("Horti Hesperidum," 2023) and studies on the Vatican’s Belvedere complex under Pope Julius III. She frequently participates in international conferences, discussing themes like architectural syncretism, restoration terminology, and the role of workshops in Renaissance construction. Bova’s research also extends to the analysis of architectural treaties, such as Diego de Sagredo’s *Medidas del romano*, and the impact of humanist ideals on suburban residences. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates textual analysis, material evidence, and historical context to illuminate the cultural significance of architectural endeavors.

Åslaug Ommundsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Manuscript Studies
• Book History
• Liturgical Studies
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Åslaug Ommundsen is a Professor of Medieval Latin Philology at the University of Bergen's Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies. She leads the Research Group for Medieval Philology and has been part of the Medieval Research Cluster's management group since its founding in 2018. Her research focuses on medieval manuscript fragments, liturgical practices, saints' cults, and monastic history, emphasizing Norway's integration into European cultural networks. She received the Bergen Research Foundation's Starting Grant (2012–2017) for her project on early Norwegian book culture. Ommundsen actively participates in Nordic and international collaborations, including the ERC Synergy Grant CODICUM (2025–2030). She teaches courses on Latin grammar and medieval Latin literature, integrating book history into her pedagogy. Her work spans over 100 publications, including co-edited volumes like Nordic Latin Manuscript Fragments (2017) and St. Sunniva (2021). Ommundsen engages the public through lectures, museum collaborations, and media appearances, notably organizing Bergen Medieval Week since 2018.

Reinhard Frötschnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس مشاور

• Early Modern Russian History
• Muscovite Political Mythology
• Cultural Exchange in Eastern Europe
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Reinhard Frötschner is a Consultant Lecturer in East and Southeast European History at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Since 2000, he has been a scientific assistant at the Institute for East and Southeast European Studies in Munich (formerly Regensburg). He is currently responsible for the review section of the journal "Jahrbücher für Geschichte Osteuropas" and has taught regular courses on pre-Petrine Russian history since 2004. PhD in History (Munich) - Thesis: "Das Bild des Krieges im Moskauer Reich unter Zar Ivan IV. Groznyj" MA in East and Southeast European History, Slavic Philology (Russian literature focus) 5-month study visit to Moscow (1990-1991) His research focuses on early modern Muscovite political mythology, diplomatic practices during the Livonian War, and cultural representations of historical events. He specializes in analyzing visual and textual sources like the "Licevoj letopisnyj svod" and the "Illuminated Compendium" of Ivan IV. His work connects Muscovite state-building with European historical contexts, particularly examining how war imagery evolved through official historiography and peripheral reception. Frötschner's academic contributions include co-editing the 2021 open-access volume on Ivan IV's illuminated chronicle manuscript, which explores its role in Moscow's historical and artistic traditions. He has presented at international conferences in Bonn, Graz, Paris, and St. Petersburg, addressing topics like Muscovite eschatological expectations and the Time of Troubles. His teaching covers medieval East European history, focusing on Rus' territories and their European neighbors from early medieval to early modern periods.

• Ottoman History
• Balkan Wars
• Armenian Communities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ayşe Zamacı is an Assistant Professor at Trakya University 's Faculty of Letters , Department of History. Her academic career spans over two decades, focusing on the late Ottoman Empire's socio-political dynamics. Education: PhD (2015), MA (2005), BA (2002) from Trakya University Academic Title: Assistant Professor since 2017 Research Interests include: History of the Committee of National Defense Ottoman aviation and military history during the Balkan Wars Sports history in the Constitutional Era Armenian communities and schools in the Six Vilayets Children's periodicals as historical sources Publications highlight her expertise in Ottoman nationalism, war documentation, and social campaigns. Her scientific award includes a Trainer's Training Certificate (2020). She has served as a referee for journals like Trakya University Journal of The Faculty of Letters .

Joseph P. Slaughterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• American Religious History
• History of Capitalism
• Religion and War
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Joseph P. Slaughter is an Assistant Professor of History at Wesleyan University, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a BS in History from the United States Naval Academy. Prior to Wesleyan, he served as a C-2A Greyhound pilot and spent nine years as a Permanent Military Instructor in the Naval Academy Department of History teaching early American and world history courses. Education: Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park BS in History, United States Naval Academy Slaughter specializes in how religious identities shape American economic and military decisions, with research spanning American religion, capitalism, technology, and war. His award-winning book Faith in Markets: Christian Capitalism in the Early American Republic examines religious businesses' influence on 19th-century market development. He teaches innovative courses like Religion and War in Early America and Schemers and Redeemers: Capitalism and Religion in the Early Republic , using Reacting to the Past exercises such as Forest Diplomacy to connect historical themes to contemporary issues through active student engagement. Recognized as an expert on American evangelicalism, Slaughter delivers lectures at venues including the Smithsonian Associates and Independence Square while appearing on podcasts and addressing churches and civic clubs. His teaching focuses on undergraduate mentorship through course instruction, though specific graduate advisees and research grants are not documented in available sources. Slaughter maintains active scholarly engagement through public lectures and media appearances while developing pedagogical approaches that bridge historical analysis with modern contexts.

• Philosophy of Religion
• Medieval Philosophy
• Theology
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Brian Davies serves as Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, a position held since 1995 following significant academic appointments at Oxford University (1982–1995) including University Research Lecturer in Theology and Regent of Blackfriars Hall. His career spans over four decades with concurrent visiting professorships at Emory University, Collegio Beda (Rome), and Fordham University. His academic formation includes: B.A. (Hons) in Theology, Bristol University (1972) M.Th., King's College London (1973) Ph.D., King's College London (1976) M.A. by special decree, Oxford University (1994) Davies is a preeminent scholar of Thomas Aquinas and philosophy of religion, renowned for works like The Thought of Thomas Aquinas and multiple editions of An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion —translated into eight languages. His research systematically examines divine attributes, the problem of evil, and the metaphysical foundations of theism through rigorous engagement with medieval thought. This work bridges historical analysis and contemporary philosophical discourse, particularly challenging reductive interpretations of religious language and exploring the rational coherence of theological concepts. His publication record demonstrates sustained scholarly productivity, with 15 representative articles from 1991–2009 revealing thematic continuity in Aquinas studies, divine action, and theodicy. These contributions predominantly appear in New Blackfriars and Philosophical Investigations , showing increasing focus on metaphysical aspects of Aquinas's thought while maintaining dialogue with modern philosophical challenges to religious belief. Davies has held significant editorial responsibilities including Book Reviews Editor for New Blackfriars (1979–1995) and Associate European Editor for International Philosophical Quarterly (1992–2006). His leadership extends to founding the Outstanding Christian Thinkers series (29 volumes) and Great Medieval Thinkers series (14 volumes), alongside editing five posthumous works by Herbert McCabe for whom he served as literary executor. No information regarding doctoral students or major research grants is provided in the source material.

Samantha Kellyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval History
• Renaissance Studies
• Ethiopian-European Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samantha Kelly is a Distinguished Professor of History and current Chair of the Department of History at Rutgers University. Specializing in Medieval and Renaissance Europe and Africa, with a focus on Italy and Ethiopia, her work bridges European and African histories through the lens of religious and political interactions. Ph.D., Northwestern University (1998) B.A., Yale University (1989) Her research explores the intersection of religion and politics in Italy, Latin-European interactions with the Ethiopian Orthodox community, and the intellectual projects of Ethiopian pilgrims in Renaissance Rome. She has pioneered studies on Ethiopian diasporic communities and cultural exchanges in the pre-modern Mediterranean. Kelly’s publications include monographs on Robert of Naples and the Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrim hostel Santo Stefano, alongside edited volumes like A Companion to Medieval Ethiopia and Eritrea . Her work has been supported by prestigious institutions such as the Mellon Foundation, American Academy in Rome, and Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton. Marraro Prize (2003) Choice Outstanding Academic Title (2020) African Studies Review Prize (2020) American Association for Italian Studies Book Prize (2024) Kelly has directed Rutgers’ Program in Medieval Studies, co-organized the Ethiopian Studies webinar series at the Institute for Advanced Study, and served as Visiting Professor at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, Paris. She was elected a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America in 2024 and continues to lead the Ethiopian Studies of North America workshop.

Heike Wolterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Holocaust Education
• Public History
• History Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heike Wolter is a Researcher at the University of Regensburg , affiliated with the Department of History Didactics under the Faculty of Philosophy, Art, History and Social Sciences . Her work bridges academic research with educational practice through publications, seminars, and collaborations with schools. Education : Master's in Modern and Contemporary History (2002), PhD in History Didactics (2007) Dr. Wolter's research focuses on Holocaust Education , Public History , and Inclusive Teaching Methods . She explores how historical narratives are constructed and taught, emphasizing local/regional history and intercultural perspectives . Her recent publications analyze themes like inquiry-based learning , DDR tourism , and historical sources , reflecting her commitment to accessible educational materials. She collaborates with institutions such as the Stiftung Aufarbeitung and Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung . Dr. Wolter's teaching includes courses on historical didactics , media analysis , and public history projects , with practical training for students in various school settings.

Jörg Zedlerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural History
• Diplomatic History
• Funeral Ceremonies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jörg Zedler is a Senior Academic Councillor and Associate Professor at the Chair of Bavarian Regional History within the Institute of History at the University of Regensburg's Faculty of Philosophy, Arts, History and Social Sciences. Since 2023, he has held the title of apl. Professor, and during the academic years 2023/24-2024/25, he serves as Acting Professor for Modern History at LMU Munich. His research focuses on cultural history from the 18th to 21st centuries, with special emphasis on funeral ceremonies, diplomatic history of the 19th and 20th centuries, Catholicism research, Bavarian-Italian relations, and early 18th century travel research. His work frequently bridges regional Bavarian history with broader European contexts, particularly examining connections between Bavaria and Italy/Belgium. His major publications include "Useful Corpses. Monarch Burials in Bavaria and Belgium (1825–1935)" (2022) and "Bavaria and the Vatican. A political biography of the last Bavarian ambassador to the Holy See, Otto von Ritter (1909–1934)" (2013). Recent scholarly output shows a strong focus on Bavarian-Vatican relations, royal funeral ceremonies, diplomatic history, and transnational cultural transfers. Member of the Gesellschaft der Münchner Landeshistoriker Member of the Historischer Verein für Oberpfalz und Regensburg His teaching encompasses Bavarian regional history, covering topics from early modern imperial church politics through princely travels of the 16th-18th centuries to tourism history, environmental and protest history of the 20th-21st centuries, and Jewish history. His methodological approach combines cultural, social, political event, and environmental history perspectives, often placing specifically Bavarian regional historical questions within larger national, European comparative, and smaller regional contexts.

Vidmantas Jankauskasمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Lithuanian manor culture
• Old Lithuanian iconography
• Lithuanian art (19th–early 20th century)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vidmantas Jankauskas is a Lithuanian art researcher and historian affiliated with the Vilnius Academy of Arts' Institute of Art Research since 1994. His work focuses on Lithuanian manorial culture, pre-Christian iconography, and 19th–early 20th-century Lithuanian art. A journalist by training, he has contributed extensively to regional historical narratives through monographs, scholarly articles, and editorial work. Graduated in journalism (1985) and art history (1994) Key affiliations: Institute of Art Research, VAA Publishing House His research bridges art history and cultural anthropology, emphasizing: Lithuanian manorial estates and their visual representation Ecclesiastical iconography and religious art traditions Historical documentation through archival and visual sources Intersections of political resistance and artistic expression Recent publications highlight trends in cultural heritage preservation, manorial genealogy, and historical cartography. He has compiled encyclopedic works and edited academic series for the Vilnius Academy of Arts. Additional roles include: Editor of VAA newsletter since 1994 Contributor to doctoral studies and research projects Collaborator on regional historical exhibitions

Robert S. Miolaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Shakespeare Studies
• Classical Reception
• Renaissance Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert S. Miola serves as the Gerard Manley Hopkins Professor and Lecturer in Classics at Loyola University Maryland, where he teaches upper-level English and Classics courses including Shakespeare I/II, English Literary History before 1800, and Renaissance Catholic Literature from his Humanities Center office. Education B.A., Fordham University Ph.D., University of Rochester Miola's research centers on Shakespeare's engagement with classical traditions, examining how Plautus, Terence, and Homer influenced Renaissance drama. His work bridges literary analysis, translation studies, and religious history, with particular focus on Catholic textual traditions during the Reformation. He explores intersections between classical antiquity and early modern innovation through meticulous textual scholarship. His publication trajectory reveals deepening specialization in editorial work, evolving from monographs on Shakespeare's classical sources to definitive Norton editions. Recent projects emphasize translation history (Chapman's Homer) and Catholic literary networks, while maintaining core focus on Shakespearean textual criticism and Ben Jonson's classical reception. Scientific Awards Nomination for Book of the Year, London Times Literary Supplement (2019) for 'George Chapman, Homer's Iliad' Beverly Rogers Literary Award (2019) for 'Ben Jonson's Reception of Lucian' Miola actively mentors students through collaborative editorial projects, notably co-editing Measure for Measure with undergraduates. His international lecture circuit spans institutions from the Huntington Library to universities in Rome, Verona, and Campinas, reflecting global scholarly impact. Current work includes the 2025 Norton Macbeth edition and ongoing research into scribal transmission of early modern texts.

Abdenour Padillo Saoudمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Arabic and Islamic Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abdenour Padillo Saoud serves as a Research Fellow at Queen Mary University of London's School of Languages, Linguistics and Film within the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. He is currently a Postdoctoral Research Assistant on the ERC-Starting Grant project "Digital Al-Andalus: Radical Perspectives Of and Through Al-Andalus," funded by UKRI. Previously, he held Assistant Professor positions in Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Granada and University of Alcalá de Henares. His research centers on historical narratives of the Islamic West (al-Andalus and Maghreb), with expertise in: Premodern Arabic historiography Dynamics of historical knowledge production and transmission Representations of the Islamic past in media culture Digital Humanities methodologies Medieval Maghreb history Recent publications reveal deep engagement with Mamluk-era historiography's portrayal of al-Andalus, intellectual connections between Arabia and al-Andalus, and reinterpretations of Islamic historical writing through digital frameworks. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in source material. He secured competitive funding through ERC/UKRI for "Digital Al-Andalus" and previously contributed to Spanish Ministry-funded projects including "Al-Andalus and the Maghreb in the Islamic East." As a former predoctoral researcher at CSIC's School of Arabic Studies in Granada, he maintains strong institutional research networks. Padillo Saoud collaborates within the "Digital Al-Andalus" project team, developing interdisciplinary digital tools to analyze Islamic Iberian history through computational methods and critical theory frameworks.

Antonia Bosanquetمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Islamic History
• Middle Eastern History
• Mediterranean History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Antonia Bosanquet is an Assistant Professor in Ancient History at the Department of History and Art History within the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University. She specializes in the history of the Middle East and the Islamic Mediterranean, with particular focus on early Islamic North Africa (Maghrib) and religious diversity in the early Islamic Empire. Her research bridges historical, legal, and religious studies perspectives. Dr. Bosanquet's research interests center on the Islamication of the Maghrib during the 8th and 9th centuries, examining migration patterns, knowledge networks, economic development, and sectarian Islam in the integration of Tunisia, Algeria, and western Libya into the Islamic Empire. She has extensive expertise in legal texts from the early Islamic West and their relevance for understanding social change. Her earlier work focused on the regulation of Jews and Christians living under Muslim rule from the 7th to 14th centuries, with particular attention to space, religious hierarchy, and interreligious relations. Her scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with religious diversity in early Islamic societies, legal history, and the formation of religious identity in North Africa. She has made significant contributions to understanding the complex religious landscape of early Islamic Ifrīqiya, challenging simplistic narratives of religious homogeneity. Her work often examines how demographic configurations and political contexts shaped religious discourse and identity formation. Dr. Bosanquet has co-organized several international conferences on the Islamic West between 2020 and 2023 and has served as guest editor for special journal issues focusing on Umayyad studies and sacralization practices. Her collaborative work demonstrates strong engagement with the international scholarly community in Islamic and Mediterranean studies. Her expertise extends to Digital Humanities and Arabic language, supporting her textual analysis of primary sources. Dr. Bosanquet's approach integrates historical, legal, and spatial analysis to understand the complex religious and social dynamics of early Islamic societies, with particular attention to how religious minorities were positioned within Islamic legal frameworks.

Ania Loombaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Literature
• Histories of Race and Colonialism
• Postcolonial Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ania Loomba is the Catherine Bryson Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania. She is affiliated with the Department of English, Comparative Literature, South Asian Studies, and Women's Studies. Her scholarship bridges early modern literature with contemporary critical theory, focusing on intersections of gender, race, and colonialism. Early modern literature and culture Postcolonial and feminist theory Contemporary Indian cultural studies Transnational feminist frameworks Colonial and racial histories Her publications include groundbreaking works on Shakespearean studies, feminist theory, and postcolonial discourse. She co-edited the award-winning Rethinking Feminism in Early Modern Studies (2016), which interrogates feminist methodologies through lenses of race, affect, and transnationalism. Society for the Study of Early Modern Women’s Collaborative Book Prize 2017 Editorial roles in Postcolonial Literary Studies series