Janina Ramirez

Janina Ramirez is a cultural historian, broadcaster, and author who illuminates medieval art and culture for a wide-ranging audience through her acclaimed books and television programs. After earning her PhD in ‘The symbolic life of birds in Anglo-Saxon England’ from the University of York in 2006, Janina Ramirez established herself as a distinguished cultural historian, broadcaster, and author. Following her doctoral research, she held lecturing positions at esteemed institutions including the University of York’s Art History Department, the University of Winchester, the University of Warwick, and the University of Oxford. Ramirez transitioned into broadcasting in 2009, bringing her historical insights to a broader audience through numerous BBC Four programs.

Complementing this, she released the Sunday Times bestseller ‘Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It’ in 2022, which successfully re-evaluated historical narratives by highlighting the lives of medieval women. Expanding her academic influence, Janina Ramirez was appointed Visiting Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Lincoln in January 2024. She is also recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS) and serves as a patron for various organizations, including NSEAD, the Stained Glass Society, and Oxford Festival of the Arts. Ramirez continues her commitment to uncovering untold stories with her highly anticipated upcoming book, ‘Legenda: The Real Women Behind the Myths That Shaped Europe,’ slated for publication in November 2025, which promises to build on her acclaimed work.