Dr Janina Ramirez

Cultural Historian. Broadcaster. Author.

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BBC Radio OXFORD InTERVIEW: Janina RAMIREZ DISCUSSES RIDDLE OF THE RUNES

Dr Janina Ramirez joins Lilley Mitchell on BBC Radio Oxford to discuss her debut children's novel, Riddle of the Runes, which you can purchase now:

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Janina Ramirez on Riddle of the Runes: A Viking Mystery 

Viking expert and author Janina Ramirez introduces her debut children's book Riddle of the Runes: A Viking Mystery, illustrated by David Wyatt. The Viking town of Kilsgard has its fair share of mysteries and in this exciting new series, young investigator and shield maiden Alva follows the clues to solve them. Fierce, stubborn, and curious-Alva's bound to get in trouble along the way, but all that matters is being first to the crime scene. 

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Riddle of the Runes by Janina Ramirez and David Wyatt - Book Trailer 

Runes, riddles, and revenge—a thrilling new mystery series, set in the age of the Vikings. The Viking town of Kilsgard has its fair share of mysteries and in this exciting new series, young investigator and shield maiden Alva follows the clues to solve them. Fierce, stubborn, and curious-Alva's bound to get in trouble along the way, but all that matters is being first to the crime scene. Written by passionate Viking expert, art historian, and BBC presenter Janina Ramirez, with stunning black and white illustrations by David Wyatt.

 

1,100 year anniversary of Aethelflaed - Dr. Janina Ramirez on BBC Points West

Celebrating the life and achievements of Aetheflaed, Lady of the Mercians on the 1100th anniversary of when she was laid to rest in Gloucester this weekend Dr Janina Ramirez spoke to BBC Points West about the "original Wonder Woman" and artefacts from the era.

Celebrating the life and achievements of Aetheflaed, Lady of the Mercians on the 1100th anniversary of when she was laid to rest in Gloucester this weekend Dr Janina Ramirez spoke to BBC Points West about the "original Wonder Woman" and artefacts from the era.

 

The Treasures of St Cuthbert presented by Janina Ramirez

Historian and presenter Janina Ramirez explores the fantastic history of the relics of St Cuthbert in their breath-taking home at Durham Cathedral. Visit these treasures in Open Treasure, plan your visit at Durham Cathedral

 

Hay Levels

 Hay Festival features Janina as part of its series of 'Hay Levels' videos...

Dr Emma Wells in conversation with Dr Janina Ramirez 

A conversation between Dr Emma Wells and Dr. Janina Ramirez on Cuthbert and the cult of Anglo-saxon saints.
 

 

Women in History: Panel Discussion

What is it like to be a female historian in the 21st century? BBC History Magazine spoke to four leading academics about internet trolls, juggling work and family, and their plans to shake up the study of history...

 

Punchline TV

Dr Janina Ramirez, the President of Gloucester History Festival reviews this years success.

 

Gloucester History festival:
Blackfriars Priory with Dr Janina Ramirez

Watch a film of the Gloucester History Festival’s President Dr. Janina Ramirez and local historian Phil Moss discussing the importance of the Blackfriars Scriptorium, which is England’s oldest surviving library and forms the hub of this year’s festival.


The Story of Durham Cathedral in LEGO | Part 5

The final episode in a series of mini-films retelling the story of Durham Cathedral in LEGO! Part 5 explores life in the Cathedral today, including the Cathedral's new world-class exhibition experience Open Treasure, open from 23 July 2016. Thanks to North-East based video production company LintelFilm for producing this film.


Private Lives of the Saints (Film) Lecture
History Association Annual Conference 2016

Keynote Speech: Private Lives of the Saints: power, passion and politics in Anglo-Saxon England.
 

Behind the authorised saints’ lives and cult veneration lie real historical figures and, as Janina will reveal, their stories are no less fascinating than the legends. Far from the one-dimensional pious figures we imagine, the saints were the power players, king-makers and politicians of the day, and by re-examining their lives – the art and literature that inspired them, the landscape and buildings that surrounded them, the issues that preoccupied them and the symbolic world that mattered to them – we can explore the rich history of Anglo-Saxon England.

This film was recorded at the HA Annual Conference 2016 which took place at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate.

You can view the video by clicking on the link below. 


The art of war: The Hundred Years' War in twenty objects
University of Oxford

This lecture examines one of the longest wars in history, fought between England and France from 1337 to 1453. The series of bloody battles, including famous events like Crecy and Agincourt, bridged the enormous cultural, intellectual and social developments that saw both nations move from the medieval world to the modern. By scrutinising twenty objects, from skulls to manuscripts, paintings to buildings, this lecture will bring to life, not just the battles, monarchs and knights of the time, but also the atmosphere and artistic climate of this important period when nations were redefined.