I read Ancient History, Archaeology, and Biblical Theology at Trinity College Dublin, where I was awarded a fully funded PhD (one I never completed). My Masters thesis was titled ‘Death, Disease and the Demos: An Examination of Thucydides’ Account of the Plague Of Athens”
I moved to Rome in 2006 and spent a decade working at the Vatican Museums as a licensed tour guide.
Today I am based in Lisbon where I used my knowledge of the history, cuisine, and culture of Italy and Portugal to launch a successful content consultancy.
While my original studies focused on Biblical theology and classical history, today my research focuses heavily on the history of food in both Portugal and Italy.
Areas of Expertise
- History of Christianity and the Church
- Feminist history, the role of women in the Ancient World
- A history of medicine and pandemics
- Food Culture and History
- The role of minorities in history (women, children, slaves etc)
- Entertainment and Spectacle in the Ancient World.
Credentials at a Glance
Education: MA in Ancient History, Archaeology, and Biblical Theology from Trinity College Dublin
Field Experience: 10 years as a Licensed guide and researcher at the Vatican Museums
Current Base: Lisbon since 2015, founder of ‘Saltmark‘
