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
PhD Anthropology — University of Alberta, 2020
MA Ethnology and Anthropology — University of Belgrade, 2013
BA Archaeology — University of Belgrade, 2010
Areas of Expertise
Was the Neolithic Revolution Really a Revolution?
The invention of agriculture had a profound effect on human societies. This is known as the Neolithic Revolution, but was it really a revolution?
Did Humans and Neanderthals Interbreed?
Homo sapiens coexisted with the Neanderthals for thousands of years. Did these two species interbreed?
Get to Know Claudius Ptolemy & His Geocentric Model of the Universe
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: The Tragic Life of Emperor Hadrian’s Lover
Antinous, a young favorite of the emperor Hadrian, lost his life when he was less than 20 years old. Soon after, Hadrian deified Antinous.
Aristarchus of Samos and the Heliocentric Model of the Universe
Almost two thousand years before Copernicus, Aristarchus of Samos proposed a heliocentric model of the universe. Unfortunately, Aristarchus’ ideas were rejected.
Is Ancient Greece Really the Cradle of Western Civilization?
Ancient Greece is commonly seen as the cradle of Western Civilization, based on the assumption of a shared cultural legacy.
What Happened to the Son of Alexander the Great?
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.