Janina Ramirez

Janina Ramirez is a highly esteemed British art historian, presenter, writer, and lecturer. She is an expert on the art and culture of the medieval period, particularly that of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods.

Ramirez received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic from the University of Cambridge before gaining her Master’s and PhD in Art History from the Courtauld Institute of Art. She is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bristol and has also held fellowships at prestigious institutions such as the British School at Rome and the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.

Ramirez is also a television presenter, charming audiences with her vast knowledge of art history, including her popular BBC4 documentary series, “Treasures of the Anglo-Saxons” and “Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings”. In 2018, she presented the BBC documentary “The Art Mysteries with Janina Ramirez”. Moreover, she is an accomplished public speaker and has been invited to speak at various conferences and events around the world.

In addition to her extensive academic and media work, Ramirez has authored several books, including “The Private Lives of the Saints: Power, Passion and Politics in Anglo-Saxon England’ and “The King’s Assassin: The Fatal Affair of George Villiers and James I”.

Janina Ramirez is a true icon in the world of art history, inspiring and educating people from all walks of life with her passion and dedication. She is a role model for aspiring historians and an influential figure in the continued appreciation and understanding of medieval art and culture.