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Mirjana Uzelac
Mirjana is a socio-cultural anthropologist and archaeologist with a research interest in the history of science, gender, and constructions of legacies. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Alberta, an MA in Ethnology and Anthropology, and a BA in Archaeology from the University of Belgrade.
Education:University of Alberta, 2020PhD AnthropologyUniversity of Belgrade, 2013MA Ethnology and AnthropologyUniversity of Belgrade, 2010BA ArchaeologyExpertise:Articles by Mirjana Uzelac
Homo sapiens coexisted with the Neanderthals for thousands of years. Did these two species interbreed?
Claudius Ptolemy of Alexandria is best known for his geocentric model of the universe. His pivotal work, the Almagest influenced astronomy for almost 1500 years.
Antinous, a young favorite of the emperor Hadrian, lost his life when he was less than 20 years old. Soon after, Hadrian deified Antinous.
Almost two thousand years before Copernicus, Aristarchus of Samos proposed a heliocentric model of the universe. Unfortunately, Aristarchus’ ideas were rejected.
Alexander IV was the posthumous son of Alexander the Great. He was declared an heir to his father’s empire but perished in a succession battle before reaching adulthood.