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AH3701 The Hellenistic World, 2024

As a precursor to my dissertation on Greco-Buddhist archaeology and the history of religious sync... more As a precursor to my dissertation on Greco-Buddhist archaeology and the history of religious syncretism and cultural fusion at the crossroads of Asia I have chosen a short exploration of Hellenistic intellectual culture, focusing upon the main philosophical schools of thought; Stoicism, Cynicism, Skepticism and Epicureanism, which developed a following amongst the societal elite as a refuge from the turbulent instability and insecurity of the era.

Oxford University | Social Anthropology (O24P332AHV), 2024

Just completed an excellent course in Social Anthropology at Oxford University, designed by Aleja... more Just completed an excellent course in Social Anthropology at Oxford University, designed by Alejandro Reig (DPhil 2014, MPhil 2006, University of Oxford, BA Philosophy, Universidad Central de Venezuela) for their online platform. As I intend to pursue an MA in World Heritage Studies this has been a fascinating introduction to this complementary subject.

BA Ancient History and Classical Archaeology | AR2607, 2024

Analysis of Roman-era artefacts can help us trace the hybridisation of cultural influences in the... more Analysis of Roman-era artefacts can help us trace the hybridisation of cultural influences in the production of certain styles which come under the theoretical framework of creolisation. This is a term derived from Caribbean and American linguistic, anthropological and archaeological studies, usually to describe intercultural mixing between subjugated peoples in the context of a wider empire or colonising force (Webster 2001: 105, 209–225). Language, customs, clothing, material production and food are influenced by the cultural exchange of ideas, beliefs, rituals and ways of living which transform the mixed traditions into distinct hybrid cultures that reflect the processes of colonisation and globalisation.

Archaeological Theory: BA Degree in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology, University of Leicester, 2024

The Western conception of personhood, in which identity is fixed, indivisible, and bound within t... more The Western conception of personhood, in which identity is fixed, indivisible, and bound within the human body, is only one ontological model in the realm of conceptual possibilities. Artefacts, tools, structures and burials from cultures which may consider non-humans, places and natural features as possessing aspects of personhood are pieces of the puzzle in analysing of a variety of world views which conceive persons as dividual, fractal, fluid, relational and hierarchical, and in which conceptual personhood may be shared between humans and non-humans. (Fowler 2004) In these world views, object agency may involve a transferable essence which is imbued with consciousness.

Multidisciplinary approaches from history, anthropology and ethnographic studies can help us to contextualize fragmented evidence to construct a more complete view of past worlds.

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LinkedIn Article by Naomi Pattirane-Balshaw, 2024

Museum professionals are now taking cues from the decolonisation framework of post-processual arc... more Museum professionals are now taking cues from the decolonisation framework of post-processual archaeologists to assemble collections which highlight the diversity of influences and narratives to better illustrate the multi-vocality of the objects on display. To understand the historical development and realities reflected in these objects we must recognise the influences of indigenous peoples, non-elites, slaves, women and those from other stratas of life who played a major part in the production of material culture, customs, literature, the arts and the trajectory of cultural evolution at large.

UNESCO Memory of the World | NYC Jazz and Theater District | LinkedIn Article by Naomi Pattirane Balshaw, 2024

The UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) Programme aims to safeguard and disseminate cultural history... more The UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) Programme aims to safeguard and disseminate cultural history of outstanding universal value through conservation, digitisation and promotion of the vast tapestry of stories which make up the heritage of humanity. Since the advent of film and sound recording, a multitude of histories have been preserved, and have found their way into various depositories, but many are still yet to be uncovered. The preservation of these histories is essential to understanding our past and present, as well as recovering cultural expressions and intangible aspects of past cultural heritage which may enrich our future.