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Erika Manders is an Assistant Professor in Ancient Medieval History at Radboud University, with a focus on the political culture and religion during the Roman Empire and the Early Byzantine period. Her research interests include the spread of imperial ideology, the role of coins, the balance of power between emperors and bishops, and the dynamics of religious violence. In her work, Manders aims to make history accessible to the general public, particularly through engaging projects such as large murals in Nijmegen’s city center, exemplified by her initiative 'Waalpaintings' which seeks to resurrect historical events from Nijmegen's past. She is also involved in teaching and has ancillary responsibilities, including being Secretary of the board at the Freedom Museum since April 2021. Furthermore, she has been a member of the Geldercommissie (Gelderland Committee) of the Royal Dutch Numismatic Society since January 2018.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).