Deciphering the Archive - Egyptology and Near Eastern Studies in Letters
Audience: Public Format: In Person
Oxford Seminar for Epistolary Research
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 2pm to 3.30pm
Correspondence offers a unique view into the social mechanics of scholarship, revealing how networks form and how ideas and expertise circulate. This perspective is especially valuable for studying cross-cultural and transnational knowledge-making, a historically important yet vulnerable field. This talk explores the correspondence network of Egyptologist Jaroslav Černý to show how everyday exchanges helped shape an international scholarly community.
Speaker(s): Hana Navratilova (University of Oxford)
Series: Oxford Seminar for Epistolary Research
Venue:
Harris Manchester College
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Mansfield Road Oxford
Department: Voltaire Foundation (Department)
Organiser: Zoe Screti