Joslyn Felicijan is a historian of war and memory in Eastern Europe, holding MA degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Bologna. Her research bridges memory, popular culture, gender, and diaspora across twentieth-century conflict zones. She has collaborated with museums and historical projects on the Second World War in the UK, France, Italy, and Lithuania. Drawn to the intersections of myth and history, her interests span the Ottoman Empire, Scottish rebellions, and Europe’s pagan past. In her spare time, she studies Lithuanian and travels across Eastern Europe and the UK, immersing herself in the cultures she researches.
Areas of Expertise
Behind the Mask! The Little-Known Origins of the Carnival of Venice
For almost a millennium, the Carnival of Venice has dazzled millions with its opulence, mystery, and hedonism. What sparked this masked tradition of gilded indulgence?
How Did WWII Soldiers Celebrate Christmas?
World War II drew 70 million Allied soldiers into unprecedented violence that displaced millions and shattered nations. Amid this chaos, how did they celebrate Christmas?