Dr. Jenny Schlehofer

Biography

Jenny Schlehofer is a post-doctoral fellow at Topoi, with a focus on technology and knowledge transfer in antiquity, including overseeing a junior research group. She has contributed to the exploration of ancient civilizations, particularly examining funerary practices in classical times. Her notable publications include works on the burial customs and grave goods of ancient Greek city-states, as well as research on Roman weighing scales. Schlehofer is active in academic workshops, contributing to discussions on knowledge formation and transformation in the context of ancient societies. Her research interests are critical in understanding how ancient knowledge systems influence contemporary knowledge transfer.

Research Interests