Birgitta Hoffmann facts for kids
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Birgitta Hoffmann
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| Born | 18 May 1969 Maisières, Belgium
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| Known for | Study and new interpretation of Gask Ridge, Roman Military installations, Roman frontiers and Ancient Glass |
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Birgitta Hoffmann, born on May 18, 1969, is an archaeologist and a teacher for grown-ups. She studies the Roman army, especially how they protected their borders. She also researches old glass and beads from about 1,000 to 2,000 years ago.
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Studying and Working
Birgitta Hoffmann went to the University of Durham to study archaeology. Later, she earned her PhD, which is a very high university degree, from the University of Freiburg in Germany.
She taught at University College Dublin and was a special researcher at the University of Liverpool. She also worked at Queen's College Canada and the Virginia Military Institute. Since 1995, she has helped lead the Roman Gask Project. This project studies old Roman forts and roads in Scotland.
In 2005, she started Wilmslow Community Archaeology. This is a group of volunteers who explore local history and archaeology. Since 2008, she has taught classes for adults about archaeology and ancient history. She also helps manage the Manchester Continuing Education Network.
Getting Involved in Local Government
Birgitta Hoffmann has also been involved in local politics. In 2016, she was a candidate for the Liberal Democrat party. She ran for a seat on the local council in the Wilmslow East area.
In 2019, she ran again for the Liberal Democrats in the Wilmslow West area. This time, she was elected to the Wilmslow Town Council. This means she helps make decisions for her local town.
Books and Articles
Birgitta Hoffmann has written many books and articles about her research. These publications share her discoveries and ideas about Roman history and archaeology.
- She helped edit a book called Limes XVIII in 2003. It was about Roman borders.
- In 1995, she wrote an article about where Roman army leaders lived.
- She wrote about Roman glass found in Germany in 2002.
- In 2004, she explored how old stories help us understand Roman history.
- Her book, The Roman Invasion of Britain: Archaeology Versus History, came out in 2013.
- She co-wrote The Romans in Perthshire in 2005.
- In 2006, she also co-wrote Rome's First Frontier.
Related Topics
- Hadrian's Wall
- David Breeze
- Gnaeus Julius Agricola
