Birgitta Hoffmann facts for kids

Birgitta Hoffmann (born May 18, 1969) is an archaeologist and a teacher for adults. She studies the Roman army, especially their borders, and ancient glass and beads from the first 1000 years AD.

Birgitta Hoffmann's Journey in Archaeology

Birgitta Hoffmann studied at the University of Durham with a famous archaeologist named Brian Dobson. Later, she continued her studies at the University of Freiburg in Germany, where she earned her PhD. A PhD is a very high university degree.

She has taught at several universities. These include University College Dublin in Ireland and the University of Liverpool in England. She also worked at Queen's College Canada and the Virginia Military Institute.

Since 1995, Birgitta has been a co-director of the Roman Gask Project. This project studies an ancient Roman frontier in Scotland. In 2005, she started a group called Wilmslow Community Archaeology. This group helps people in the local area learn about history and archaeology. Since 2008, she has taught courses for adults about archaeology and ancient history. She also helps lead the Manchester Continuing Education Network.

Birgitta Hoffmann's Role in Local Politics

In 2016, Birgitta Hoffmann became involved in local politics. She was a candidate for the Liberal Democrat party. She ran for a local council position in the Wilmslow East area.

In 2019, she ran again for the Liberal Democrats. This time, she was a candidate for the Wilmslow West ward. She aimed for a seat on both the Wilmslow Town Council and the Cheshire East Council. She was successfully elected to the town council. This means she helps make decisions for her local community.

Key Books and Papers by Birgitta Hoffmann

Birgitta Hoffmann has written many important books and articles. These publications share her research and discoveries. They help other historians and archaeologists learn more about the Roman world.

• Freeman, P., Bennett, J., Fiema,Z., Hoffmann, B. (editors) 2003. Limes XVIII. Proceedings of the 18th Congress on Roman Frontier Studies, Amman September 2000. This book shares findings from a big meeting about Roman borders.
• Hoffmann, B. 1995. 'Quarters of the Legionary Centurions of the Principate', Britannia, Vol.26. This article looks at where Roman army leaders lived.
• Hoffmann, B. 2002. 'Römisches Glas aus Baden-Württemberg aus Zusammenhängen von 70-260 n.Chr' in Archäologie und Geschichte. Freiburger Forschungen zum ersten Jahrtausend in Südwestdeutschland, 11. This paper is about Roman glass found in Germany.
• Hoffmann, B. 2004. 'Tacitus, Agricola and the role of literature in the archaeology of the first century AD'. in: E.Sauer (editor), Archaeology and Ancient History: Breaking down the Boundaries. London: Routledge. This discusses how old writings help us understand archaeology.
• Hoffmann, B. 2013. The Roman Invasion of Britain: Archaeology Versus History. Pen & Sword. This book explores the Roman invasion of Britain using both historical records and archaeological finds.
• Woolliscroft, D. and Hoffmann, B. 2005. The Romans in Perthshire. Athole Publishing. This book is about the Romans in a part of Scotland called Perthshire.
• Woolliscroft, D. and Hoffmann, B. 2006 Rome's First Frontier. Stroud: Tempus. This book focuses on Rome's earliest borders.

Related Topics to Explore

• Hadrian's Wall: A famous Roman wall in Britain.
• David Breeze: Another important archaeologist who studies Roman frontiers.
• Gnaeus Julius Agricola: A Roman general who led campaigns in Britain.