About Alexander Westra
Alexander is an international, multicultural Greek-Dutch scholar based at the prestigious National Research Institute for Yellow River Civilization and Sustainable Development at Henan University in Kaifeng, China. He has published several articles on comparing ancient Greece and China, and frequently contributes to popularizing history and archaeology.
Education
PhD Archaeology
Henan University, 2024
First Class MA (Arts) History of Art & Archaeology of East Asia
School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London Union, 2015
MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & Archaeology
University of Edinburgh, 2014
Areas of Expertise
About Alexander Westra
Alexander is an international, multicultural Greek-Dutch scholar based at the prestigious National Research Institute for Yellow River Civilization and Sustainable Development at Henan University in Kaifeng, China. He has published several articles on comparing ancient Greece and China, and frequently contributes to popularizing history and archaeology.
Education
PhD Archaeology
Henan University, 2024
First Class MA (Arts) History of Art & Archaeology of East Asia
School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London Union, 2015
MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & Archaeology
University of Edinburgh, 2014
Areas of Expertise
10 Ancient Chinese Inventions That Will Surprise You
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Shang Dynasty Bronzes: Fascinating Workmanship and Technique
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