Dr. Irene Polinskaya

Biography

Irene Polinskaya is a noted scholar in Ancient Greek history and culture, having completed her undergraduate studies in philology and obtaining her PhD from Stanford University in 2001. Her research encompasses the social and cultural history of ancient Greece with a pronounced interest in religion, Greek epigraphy, and the Digital Humanities. From 2000 to 2007, she taught Greek and Roman history at Bowdoin College, USA, before joining King’s College London, where she has been engaged in teaching and research related to ancient Greek history. Her work has led her to investigate various regions, including the Saronic Gulf and Northern Black Sea, focusing on local approaches to Greek religion and the materiality of religious language. Polinskaya's selected publications include contributions to noted academic compilations and peer-reviewed articles examining local Greek religion and the intersection of ritual and land in the context of ancient Mediterranean religious convergence. In addition to her research and teaching responsibilities, she has undertaken significant editorial roles and collaborated on a range of scholarly projects, showcasing her commitment to advancing the understanding of ancient Greek civilization.

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