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Lien Foubert is an Associate Professor of Ancient History at Radboud University, specializing in the study of women's representations in ancient Mediterranean written sources. Her research emphasizes themes such as gendered perspectives during Roman Antiquity and the literary and non-literary portrayals of Julio-Claudian women. She investigates concepts of so-called proto-tourism within Greco-Roman narratives concerning women's mobility during periods of conflict and peace. Utilizing a variety of source materials, including ostraca, papyri from Roman Egypt, funerary inscriptions, graffiti, Latin poetry, and ancient historiographical letters, Dr. Foubert contributes to a nuanced understanding of women's agency in antiquity. Committed to advancing Gender Studies in Antiquity, she is an active member of several international networks, including Impact Empire, EuGeStA, and GIEFFRA, fostering collaborative research on women's roles in history.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).