The four seminars will be organized as hybrid events at the University of Helsinki and in Zoom. Please note that we have moved the in-person venue to the Main Building (details below). The second speaker of the December session will be confirmed soon.
Each themed session will consist of two talks followed by a shared discussion, and everyone are most welcome to participate!
Monday 23.09.24 (16:15-18:00 EEST): Cognitive Perspectives on Ancient Texts
- Dr. Matthew Ong: ‘Metaphors for the emotions of Marduk in Ludlul: a cognitive approach’
- Prof. Dr. Jutta Jokiranta: ‘Cognitive Mechanisms in Cultural Rituals: Examples from Dead Sea Scrolls’
Thursday 31.10.24 (16:15-18:00 EET): Hands-on Approaches to Ancient Material
- MA/MSc Bonnie Nilham: ‘Neolithic Plaster at Tell Sabi Abyad, North Syria ’
- Dr. Luisa M. García González ‘Reinterpreting ancient Egyptian materials: from discovery to interdisciplinary research. A brief presentation of the Qubbet el-Hawa Project’
Thursday 21.11.24 (16:15-18:00 EET): Approaches to Architecture
- Dr. Melis Uzdurum: ‘How can we combine micro- and macro studies to understand earthen architecture in the past?’
- Dr. Tia Sager: ‘The Poetics and Politics of Space: A regional analysis of the Cretan post-palatial built environment’
Tuesday 17.12.24 (16:15-18:00 EET): Labour in the Ancient World
- Dr. Ville Vuolanto: ‘Child labour and child work in Roman Egypt’
- Dr. Jason Silverman: 'Labor in the Persian Empire'
All sessions can be attended in person or virtually via Zoom (https://helsinki.zoom.us/j/67889792118 / Meeting ID: 678 8979 2118).
With the exception of the October session, which is held in the meeting room 'Professori' (Fabianinkatu 33, room F1055), all seminars are held in the Faculty of Theology's new 'Faculty Hall' (Fabianinkatu 33, room 4038).
We hope to see you there!