370 search results for “ancient geen” in the Staff website
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Bert van den Berg on The Conversation: "Ancient scroll reveals new story of Plato’s death"
University Lecturer Bert van Den Berg shares about the recent research by The Greek Philosophical Schools project in Italy. The research sheds new light on the life and death of Plato.
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Maarten Jansen compares ancient Mexican writing systems as Distinguished Emeritus Professor in Bonn
Maarten Jansen, professor emeritus at the Faculty of Archaeology, was appointed as Distinguished Emeritus Professor for two years at the University of Bonn. In this position, Jansen, a world-renowned specialist on ancient Mexican pictorial manuscripts, will further expand upon the long-standing collaboration…
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Samatar Botan investigates ancient Aksum with a Mosaic 2.0 grant
In July 2022 our alumnus Samatar Botan received the news that he had received the NWO Mosaic 2.0 grant. This grant enables him to start a PhD research at our Faculty on the ancient Aksumite Empire, a topic that is close to his heart. We speak with him about his ambitions and drive. ‘I want to know more…
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Kruijer wins Praemium Erasmianum Dissertation Prize with thesis on ancient Commagene
The prestigious Praemium Erasmianum Dissertation Prize is annually awarded to the five best dissertations published in the year before in the fields of Humanities, Social sciences and Law. During a festive ceremony in Utrecht Lennart Kruijer received the award from the hands of professor Bas ter Haar…
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As old as the road to Rome: 'Fake news was already to be found in ancient times'
Fake news a new phenomenon? Not according to Rens Tacoma and Indira Huliselan. In an NWO project, the associate professor and PhD student will delve into the twisting, scheming and tampering with facts that went on thousands of years ago.
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Ancient Roman cuisine was varied, international and accessible to all social classes
Banquets for the rich, porridge for the poor and a standard diet of bread, olive oil and wine. Just a few assumptions about the Roman diet.
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Ruurd HalbertsmaFaculty of Humanities
r.b.halbertsma@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Valentina AzzaràFaculteit Archeologie
v.m.azzara@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Michael KerschnerFaculteit Archeologie
m.kerschner@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Annelou van GijnFaculteit Archeologie
a.l.van.gijn@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2389
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Luuk de LigtFaculty of Humanities
l.de.ligt@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2669
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Peter BisschopFaculty of Humanities
p.c.bisschop@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2980
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Alessandro AleoFaculteit Archeologie
a.aleo@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Yuye QueFaculty of Humanities
y.que@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271514
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Gerard VersluisFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
g.h.a.versluis@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278515
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Nico StaringFaculty of Humanities
n.t.b.staring@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Comenius grant for more diverse ancient history: 'Especially in the first year of the bachelor, the impact of a project is great'
The History programme has been working for several years to make the curriculum more diverse and inclusive. With a Comenius grant, university lecturer Kim Beerden wants to take the next step.
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Fokelien KootstraFaculty of Humanities
f.kootstra@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Marike van AerdeFaculteit Archeologie
m.e.j.j.van.aerde@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1138
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Charlotte van der VoortFaculty of Humanities
c.van.der.voort@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2125
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Symposium: Visualizing Ancient Histories
Symposium
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Ancient History (UMW) Research Seminar
Lecture, Ancient History (UMW) Research Seminar and Ancient Worlds Network Lecture
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P.J. VethNonnensteeg 1-3, Leiden
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Ancient History Research Seminar December 2024
Lecture, Ancient History Research Seminar
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Ancient History Research Seminar December 2024
Lecture, Ancient History Research Seminar
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Bleda DüringFaculteit Archeologie
b.s.during@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6449
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Tazuko van Berkel receives Ammodo Science Award
University lecturer Tazuko van Berkel is one of this year's laureates of the Ammodo Science Award. The award includes a sum of 350,000 euros that she can use as she wishes to explore new avenues in basic scientific research.
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All Roads Lead to Rome? New Reflections on Ecology and Mobility in the Roman Empire
Lecture, Global Questions Seminar
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Leiden archaeologists mentioned in Top 13 Discoveries in Human Evolution during 2023
In a recent article published on PLOS, Drs. Briana Pobiner and Ryan McRae of the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History discuss the top 13 discoveries in human evolution in 2023.
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Maarten JansenFaculteit Archeologie
m.e.r.g.n.jansen@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2439
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Jonathan StöklFaculty of Humanities
t.j.stokl@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2255
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Violence and the State: Perspectives from Ancient India
Lecture, VVIK Lecture
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Studying archaeological roads gives insights into connectivity and movement
Archaeologist Tuna Kalayci investigates roads in a recent edited book. What happens if we think of roads not only as containers of action but also as dynamic and complex phenomena, as the action itself? This question inspired Dr Tuna Kalayci to bring together various studies across a wide range of epochs…
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Casper de Jonge: 'By broadening the canon we keep antiquity modern'
On 1 May, Casper de Jonge will be appointed Professor of Greek Language and Literature. ‘Greek literature did not come from Athens alone: authors from Egypt, Syria and Asia Minor also wrote in Greek.’
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The dohada Motif in Ancient Biographies of the Buddha
Lecture, VVIK
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Liveable planet lunch meeting - Learning from Ancient Water Systems
Lecture
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Archaeologist and numismatist Jonathan Ouellet interviewed on a podcast
PhD candidate Jonathan Ouellet is a guest on the latest episode of the Wetenschappelijke Wezens podcast. As a researcher specializing in the numismatics of the Middle East, Central Asia, and China, Jonathan discusses currency and trade networks during the Early Islamic Period of said area. Hence, listen…
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Ancient lexical borrowings between Sinitic and their northern neighbours
Lecture, CHiLL series
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The Safaitic scripts: Palaeography of an ancient nomadic writing culture
PhD defence
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Extra information faculties on OER
The faculties Humanities and Science have made a page with extra information on OER.
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Research on ancient southern Arabia: Current situation and outlook
Lecture, Leiden Yemeni Studies Lecture Series
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DUSANE: Dutch Symposium of the Ancient Near East 2023
Symposium
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Meet Dr. Jonathan Stökl, LJSA Member
Before coming to Leiden, Dr. Stökl was Reader in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament at Kings College London.
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Archaeologist Alex Geurds becomes member of Society of Antiquaries: ‘It is an honor bestowed for life’
Dr Alex Geurds was elected as a Fellow for the Society of Antiquaries, a prestigious and old educational charity based in London. Established in 1707, the society aims at the encouragement and advancement of the study and knowledge of the antiquities.
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From Tenochtitlan to Ciudad de México: Colonial Urban Legacies and Environmental Consequences
Event
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At the Ends of the Earth?
Symposium
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Leiden archaeologist works with Kazakhs on numismatic collections
In May of 2023, an agreement was signed between Leiden PhD candidate Jonathan Ouellet and General Director Onggar Akan of the A. Kh. Margulan Archaeological Institute in Almaty. The aim: a detailed study of the numismatic history of Southern Kazakhstan.
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Artificial Intelligence Playing Ancient Games: Computational Techniques for Board Games Heritage
Lecture
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Meet Prof. dr. Jürgen K. Zangenberg, LJSA Co-Initiator and Member
Prof. Zangenberg came to Leiden in 2006 as Professor for New Testament and Early Christian Literature and is now Chair for the History and Culture of Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity.