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Hans Beckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History and culture of ancient Greece
• Historical geography of Greece
• Historical environmental studies of ancient Greece
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Hans Beck serves as Professor of Greek History at the University of Münster (Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität) since 2018, with an additional appointment as Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University. His academic career includes previous positions as Professor of Ancient History and Director of Classical Studies at McGill University (2005-2018), Heisenberg Fellow at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt (2004-2005), and Research Assistant at the University of Cologne (1997-2004). Beck earned his academic training through doctoral studies at the Universities of Erlangen, Canterbury, and Cambridge (1989-1996), followed by a fellowship at the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, DC (2001-2002). His educational background reflects a strong international foundation in classical studies. His research spans multiple interconnected fields within ancient history, with particular emphasis on the history and culture of ancient Greece, historical geography of Greece, environmental studies of the ancient Greek world, political culture of the Roman Republic, and ancient historiography. Beck's work consistently explores themes of localism, federalism, and political structures across ancient societies, with notable contributions to understanding Greek city-states, regional identities, and comparative political systems. His approach often bridges geographical, historical, and cultural perspectives to examine how ancient communities organized themselves politically and maintained regional identities within larger frameworks. Analyzing his recent publications reveals a sustained focus on local political structures within broader contexts, particularly examining how Greek city-states maintained autonomy while participating in federal leagues. His work increasingly incorporates comparative approaches, connecting Greek political structures with those of Rome and even ancient China, reflecting his editorial work on cross-cultural studies. Beck demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing how physical landscapes shaped political organization and how religious practices reinforced regional identities. Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2018) Anneliese Maier Research Award from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2014) Heisenberg Fellowship from Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (2004) Doctoral scholarship from German Academic Exchange Service (1995) Doctoral scholarship from Hanns Seidel Foundation (1994) Beck has supervised numerous doctoral students including Jordan Christopher (2022), Chandra Giroux (2021), Wentian Fu (2020), Rebecca Robinson (2017), Alex McAuley (2015), and François Gauthier (2015), covering diverse topics from ancient Qin and Macedon to cult practices in ancient empires. His academic leadership extends to directing research projects B3-49 'Belonging in/to Lakonia' and B3-40 'Localism and Religion in Ancient Greece' within the Excellence Cluster focusing on 'Religious Diversity and Legal-Political Unity.' As head of the project 'Belonging in/to Lakonia' and 'Localism and Religion in Ancient Greece,' Beck leads interdisciplinary research teams examining archaeological and historical evidence from the Sanctuary of Apollo at Amyklai and its surroundings. His work integrates textual analysis with material culture studies, creating comprehensive approaches to understanding ancient regional identities and religious practices. Beck's leadership in these projects demonstrates his commitment to bridging traditional disciplinary boundaries in classical studies.

• Democratic theory
• Theories of sovereignty and constituent power
• History of political liberalism and republicanism
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Andreas Kalyvas serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Politics at The New School for Social Research, where he teaches courses on liberalism, oligarchy, and political thought. Previously, he taught at Columbia University and the University of Michigan, and has held visiting positions at institutions across Spain, Chile, Germany, Poland, and South Africa. His academic credentials include: PhD in Political Science, Columbia University (2001) MA in Political Science, Columbia University (1994) BA in Political Science and Public Administration, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens (1990) Professor Kalyvas's research explores democratic theory and political thought from ancient to contemporary contexts, focusing on sovereignty, constituent power, tyranny, and citizenship. His work bridges jurisprudence, history, and politics with particular emphasis on emergency rule, oligarchic power, and migration. He is currently finalizing Tyranny Legalized: Republicanism, Dictatorship, and the Enemy Within , examining the normalization of authoritarian practices within legal frameworks. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a sustained investigation into democratic foundations amid contemporary crises. His scholarship consistently connects historical political concepts to modern challenges, especially regarding constituent power, democratic breakdowns, and the tension between legal norms and political emergencies. This trajectory demonstrates increasing engagement with postcolonial perspectives and global democratic struggles while maintaining deep roots in classical political theory. His scholarly recognition includes: Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Fellowship at Princeton University (2009-2010) Polity Prize for best journal article (2006) Leo Strauss Award for doctoral dissertation excellence (2002) Professor Kalyvas actively mentors graduate students through dissertation supervision and independent studies, with research supported by prestigious fellowships like the Rockefeller award. His teaching portfolio reflects his research expertise, featuring courses on liberalism in crisis, oligarchy, and political thought that examine historical and contemporary power structures. While no formal lab structure is mentioned, his international collaborations and edited volumes with scholars like Federico Finchelstein demonstrate extensive scholarly networks across political theory and continental philosophy.

• Ancient History
• Classics
• Late Antiquity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fabian Schulz is a Senior Researcher in Ancient History at the University of Tübingen, where he works in the Department of History within the Faculty of Humanities. He leads a prestigious Junior Research Group under the Emmy Noether Programme of the German Research Foundation (DFG), titled 'Power and Influence: Influencing Emperors between Antiquity and the Middle Ages.' His academic profile also includes association with the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 923 'Threatened Order - Societies under Stress' and active participation in the 'Tübingen Theosophy' research group. Previously, he contributed to the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities project on John Malalas' Chronicle and the University of Tübingen's DFG project 'East and West 400-600 AD.' Dr. Schulz earned his PhD in Classics from Freie Universität Berlin (2006-2010), where he also served as a teaching assistant. During his doctoral studies, he was a Pensionnaire étranger at the École Normale Supérieure Paris. Prior to that, he completed an MA equivalent degree in Classics at Freie Universität Berlin, with time spent as a visiting student at the University of Oxford (1999-2005). His early career included teaching Latin and Greek at a grammar school in Lübeck (2006). His research specializes in power structures and influence mechanisms in ancient societies, with particular focus on how advisors shaped imperial decisions in Late Antiquity. He has made significant contributions to understanding councils of elders in Archaic Greece (especially the Spartan Gerousie), Byzantine chronography (particularly John Malalas' works), and the complex dynamics between Eastern and Western Roman empires during the 5th and 6th centuries. His methodological innovation lies in applying modern sociological models of interpersonal influence to historical analysis of ancient political culture, bridging literary representation with political reality in pre-modern monarchical states. Young researchers award for 'Ratgeber, Experten, Manipulatoren: Einfluss als Machtfaktor und Diskursobjekt in der Antike' As principal investigator of his Emmy Noether project, Dr. Schulz has secured substantial research funding from the German Research Foundation. His collaborative work includes multiple edited volumes on Late Antique history and Byzantine chronography, reflecting his strong international scholarly network. He currently serves as a deputizing member (non-professorial academic staff) on the faculty board of Humanities at the University of Tübingen. His research often intersects with contemporary concerns about power dynamics, political influence, and historical memory, as evidenced by his work on video game representations of ancient history. Dr. Schulz is an active contributor to the online commentary project on John Malalas' chronicle, specifically editing sections of Book XVIII. His work frequently involves detailed textual criticism and analysis of historical sources, with particular attention to how narratives are transmitted and reinterpreted across different cultural contexts. His scholarly approach combines philological precision with broader historical and sociological perspectives.

• Classical Archaeology
• Archaeology of Greek and Roman religion
• Topography of Ancient Greece
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Massimo Osanna is a renowned academic in Classical Archaeology , currently serving as Professor at the University of Naples Federico II and General Director of the Parco archeologico di Pompei since 2014. His career spans leadership roles such as Professor at the University of Basilicata (1997-2014) and affiliations with institutions like the École Normale Supérieure and University of Heidelberg . Osanna specializes in the archaeology of Greek and Roman religion , topography of Ancient South Italy , and conservation of cultural heritage , with a focus on sites like Pompeii and Magna Graecia. His research bridges Indigenous cultures of South Italy and theoretical approaches to excavation. Oversight of projects like "Pompei e l'Europa 1748-1943" and "Segni del potere. Oggetti di lusso dal Mediterraneo nell'Appennino lucano" underscores his influence in Mediterranean archaeology. His work emphasizes integrating written sources with archaeological evidence, as seen in his editions of Pausania's texts. Scientific Awards 2013: Visiting Professor, École Normale Supérieure, Paris / France 2007: Directeur d'Études, École Pratique des Hautes Études, Paris / France 1993-1994: Scholarship from Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Germany Osanna's leadership extends to roles like Superintendant of Soprintendenza ai Beni Archeologici della Basilicata and co-founding initiatives on Lucanian sanctuaries. His collaborations with institutions like the German Archaeological Institute highlight his international impact.

C. Michael Sampsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Philology
• Greek and Latin Literature
• Papyrology
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C. Michael Sampson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at the Faculty of Arts , University of Manitoba . Holding a PhD in Classical Studies (2009) from the University of Michigan, an MA in Classics (2003) from Dalhousie University, and a BA (First Class Honours) in Classics and Early Modern Studies (2001) from the University of King's College, Sampson is a broadly trained philologist specializing in Greek and Latin literature with a focus on poetry, and a papyrologist working on fragmentary texts from Egypt. Research interests: Greek/Latin literature, papyrology, reception studies, Hellenistic literature Current project: The Books of Karanis (interdisciplinary study of Greek literary culture in Egypt) Awards: SSHRC Insight Grant (2021-2025), SSHRC Connections Grant (2020-2022), Community Engagement Award (2018) Editorial roles: Digital Corpus of Literary Papyri, Pylon: Editions and Studies of Ancient Texts Teaching: Courses on Ancient Greek culture, Roman comedy, Euripides, and Archaic poetry

Simon Swainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classics
• Greco-Roman Antiquity
• Islamic Middle Ages
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Simon Swain is Professor of Classics and Greco-Arabic at the University of Warwick, concurrently serving as Vice-President (Engagement) at the university and Vice-President (Research and Higher Education Policy) at the British Academy. His leadership roles include former positions as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), Chair of the Faculty of Arts, and multiple terms as Head of the Department of Classics. His educational background includes: MA, Oxford (Pembroke College), 1980-1984 D.Phil., Oxford (Wolfson College), 1987 Swain's research centers on the reception of Greek thought in the Islamic Middle Ages and the social-cultural history of the Greek East during the Roman period. He investigates the transmission of ancient Greek science, medicine, and political thought into Islamic scholarship, employing interdisciplinary approaches that bridge Classics, History, and Islamic Studies. His work emphasizes textual transmission, cultural adaptation, and the socio-political contexts of knowledge transfer. Analysis of his publications reveals consistent engagement with Greco-Roman intellectual history and its Islamicate legacy. Key thematic trajectories include the evolution of medical knowledge from Galen to medieval Arabic texts, political theory in imperial contexts, and sociolinguistic dynamics of bilingualism. His editorial projects demonstrate increasing focus on cross-cultural transmission, particularly through critical editions of foundational texts like Ibn Abī Uṣaybiʿah's medical biographies. His honors include: Fellow of the British Academy (2015) Wellcome Trust Collaborative Investigator Award Swain supervises postgraduate research in Greek world studies, late antiquity, and Greco-Arabic scholarship. He has secured major funding from AHRC, Leverhulme, Wellcome, and EU bodies for collaborative projects examining ancient knowledge systems. Current initiatives like the "Streamlining Galen" project support early-career researchers while investigating how canonical medical texts were adapted for medieval Islamic pedagogy. He actively leads research collectives including the "Streamlining Galen" project team, which analyzes condensed medical texts that facilitated the teaching of Galenic medicine in medieval Islamic institutions. His collaborative approach extends to mentoring networks that connect Warwick with international scholars across Classics and Islamic Studies disciplines.

• Classical Archaeology
• Art History
• Visual Culture of Antiquity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

Manolis Manoledakisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Archaeology
• Historical Geography
• Ancient History of the Black Sea Region
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Manolis Manoledakis is Professor of Classical Archaeology at the International Hellenic University (IHU) and Dean of the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics since 2020. He directs IHU’s archaeological excavation at Neo Rysio and co-edits the journal Ancient West and East . His academic career spans multiple institutions including Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Ioannina, and Democritus University of Thrace. Education: Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2003) Master of Arts in Classical Archaeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1999) Bachelor’s degree in History and Archaeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1997) His research focuses on the archaeology, historical geography, and ancient history of the Black Sea region and Macedonia, with specialization in ancient topography, cults, mythology, and Greek vase painting. He has developed unique interdisciplinary methodologies combining cartographic analysis with archaeological fieldwork. The 15 most recent publications reveal trends in Pontic studies, Greek colonialism, Roman hydraulic engineering, and ethnographic analysis of indigenous communities. His work bridges textual analysis with material evidence, particularly through GIS applications and remote sensing technologies. Scientific Awards: Scholarship of excellence (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2001) State Scholarships Foundation fellowship (2006-2007) Manoledakis has directed the MA in Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Studies and MA in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History of Macedonia. He organized international workshops and summer schools, and led excavation teams at Neo Rysio and Vergina, while contributing to environmental history projects like Mines, Olives and Monasteries . His editorial work includes proceedings of Black Sea Antiquities workshops and co-edited volumes in the Colloquia Antiqua supplement series. He has applied digital methods to Ptolemy’s Geographia and WW2 aerial photography for ancient landscape reconstruction.

Yiqun Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese and comparative women's history
• Early Chinese literature
• Ming-Qing fiction
• +۲ مورد دیگر

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.

• Roman Art
• Religious Studies
• Ancient History
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Steven Hijmans is a Professor in the Department of History, Classics, & Religion at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Roman art and religion, with a particular emphasis on solar symbolism, Mithraic studies, and the intersection of art and religious practices. He holds a PhD and has authored numerous scholarly works analyzing ancient iconography, imperial imagery, and religious syncretism. His work often bridges archaeological evidence with textual analysis to explore cultural, political, and religious dynamics in antiquity. Key research areas include the role of art in religious expression, the evolution of imperial portraiture, and the material culture of Roman cults. His recent publications (2010–2024) address topics ranging from solar deities in Greco-Roman contexts to the reinterpretation of ancient urban spaces. Hijmans is also engaged in interdisciplinary projects examining the reception of classical antiquity in modern scholarship. His academic contributions are marked by meticulous attention to iconographic detail and contextual analysis. He has participated in archaeological fieldwork in Greece and Turkey, contributing to site documentation and interpretation. Hijmans' work is frequently cited in studies of late antique religion, Hellenistic art, and the socio-political dimensions of Roman religious practices.

Milette Gaifmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Greek Art
• Classical Archaeology
• Art and Religion
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Milette Gaifman is the Andrew Downey Orrick Professor of Classics and History of Art at Yale University , where she serves as Chair of the Department of History of Art. She was previously Director of Undergraduate Studies (2009–2011) and Director of Graduate Studies (2013–2015) in History of Art. She earned her B.A. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1997) and Ph.D. from Princeton University (2005), followed by a Hanadiv Fellowship at Corpus Christi College, Oxford (2004–2005). Her research explores the intersection of visual culture and religion in ancient Greece, focusing on aniconism , libation rituals , artistic media , and the reception of Greek art . She also investigates the historiography of art history and archaeology . Recent work includes editorial roles for The Art Bulletin (2019–2022) and a visiting professorship at the University of Aberdeen (2023). Her publications span aniconism , votive practices , statue cults , and the materiality of Greek art , with a focus on the Archaic and Classical periods. Articles often address divine representation , ritual objects , and cross-cultural exchanges . She has received the Jane Faggen Dissertation Prize (2007), Samuel Heyman Prize (2009), and Gaddis Smith Book Prize (2013). Her books include Aniconism in Greek Antiquity (Oxford, 2012) and The Art of Libation in Classical Athens (Yale, 2018). Professor Gaifman advises graduate students in Greek art and architecture , Greco-Roman religious art , intercultural exchanges , and the reception of ancient art . She co-edited Exploring Aniconism (Religion 47, 2017) and The Embodied Object in Classical Antiquity (Art History, 2018).

Sue Alcockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hellenistic and Roman East
• Landscape Archaeology
• Archaeological Survey
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Susan E. (Sue) Alcock is the Barnett Family Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Oklahoma, holding dual appointments in the Department of Classics and Letters. She specializes in Hellenistic and Roman archaeology, landscape studies, and the archaeology of memory and imperialism. Alcock has directed major field projects in Greece, Armenia, and Jordan, including the Brown University Petra Archaeological Project. Her academic career includes leadership roles as inaugural Director of Brown University’s Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World (2006-2015), Interim Provost at University of Michigan-Flint, and Provost at University of Michigan-Dearborn. She has held the Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship at Michigan and served as Special Counsel for Institutional Outreach and Engagement there. Dr. Alcock’s scholarly contributions include seminal works like Graecia Capta (1993) and Archaeologies of the Greek Past (2002). Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding ancient landscapes and the intersection of archaeology with contemporary memory politics. She has been awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship (2001) and is an Honorary Fellow at Clare College, Cambridge. Alcock earned her doctorate in Classical Archaeology and Classics from the University of Cambridge, complemented by bachelor’s degrees from both Cambridge and Yale University. Her advisory roles and institutional leadership span university administration and archaeological research coordination.

• Political Cultural History of Ancient Monarchy
• Cultural and Social History of Ancient Philosophy
• Hellenistic Polis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthias Haake is a Research Fellow at the Department of Ancient History, Institute for Historical Sciences, University of Bonn. He specializes in the political cultural history of Hellenistic and Roman monarchy, social history of ancient philosophy, and Greek epigraphy. His work bridges cultural analysis with textual and inscriptional evidence. University of Bonn (since 2021, Heisenberg Fellowship) Eberhard Karls University Tübingen (2021–2024, Acting Professorship) His research examines: Hellenistic royal ideology , philosophical practices in Roman provinces , epigraphic documentation of societal structures , and supralocal sanctuaries as political arenas . He integrates literary and inscriptional sources to analyze how philosophy shaped elite identity and governance. Recent publications focus on: emperor image construction , Hellenistic biographies , and epigraphic traces of philosophical networks . Methodologically, he emphasizes interdisciplinary analysis of ancient texts and material culture. Heisenberg Fellowship (DFG, 2021–present) Editorship of Studies in Ancient Monarchies (since 2021) Contributions to Encyclopedia of Ancient History (2013) He contributes to editorial boards of journals including sehepunkte , Hormos , and Rivista Storica dell'Antichità , advancing discourse on ancient historiography and epigraphy.

EVELYNE SAMAMAمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Health
• Medical History
• Cultural History of Antiquity
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EVELYNE SAMAMA is a Professor of Ancient History at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, affiliated with the Institute of Cultural and International Studies (IECI) and the Dynamic Heritage and Cultural Laboratory (DYPAC). She serves as Director of Training for the MIP (Music, Performance, Heritage) and FoSMI (Higher Training for Performing Musicians) degrees. Her research focuses on the history of health, medicine, and public health policies in the Greco-Roman world, spanning medical terminology, disability studies, and cultural exchanges in ancient medicine. Current research themes include health policies, medical practices, and cultural representations of health in antiquity Organizes triennial international conferences on medical history with Franck Collard Key publication: War Medicine in Ancient Greece (2017)

Thomas Blankمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Cultural History
• Greek History
• Roman History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Blank is a Professor of Ancient Cultural History at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) since August 2016, affiliated with the Department of History. Previously, he held positions as Junior Professor of Greek History at Saarland University (2013-2016) and served as Acting Chair of Ancient History at the University of Münster (2019-2020). His academic trajectory includes research assistantships in Tübingen and Mainz. Education: Dr. phil. in Ancient History (summa cum laude) from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2012) State Examination in History, Latin, and Greek from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2007) Undergraduate studies in History, Latin, and Greek at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2001-2007) Research Focus: Blank's work centers on ancient rhetoric's intersection with political philosophy (especially in Classical Athens), Roman religious practices, and cultural communication mechanisms. He investigates how social 'third spaces' form through religious secrecy, neighborly relations, and theatrical performance. Current projects include urban foreignness studies and the cultural role of Graeco-Roman rhetoric. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles demonstrate consistent focus on Isocratean rhetoric, political communication in Athenian/Roman contexts, and reception of antiquity in modern media. Methodologically, they blend historical analysis with literary criticism and cultural theory, frequently examining power dynamics through rhetorical frameworks. Awards & Fellowships: Research Scholarship from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (2008-2010) Study Grant from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (2002-2007) Academic Leadership: Blank directs doctoral candidates in projects ranging from Athenian legal systems to Ptolemaic athletic competitions. He leads the DFG-funded graduate program 'Urban Difference' and co-leads subprojects in the LOEWE Center 'DynaRel' and MSCA-DN 'TheSPIS'. As liaison lecturer for the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung since 2015, he mentors scholarship recipients. Professional Engagement: Secretary General of the International Society for the History of Rhetoric (ISHR) and founding president of Societas Isocratica. He has held administrative roles including Managing Director of JGU's History Department (2022-2023) and serves on multiple academic committees.