Volunteer
Calpe House
London
2022.06 - 2022.06
I baked commemorative cupcakes and served afternoon tea for the residents of Calpe House in celebration of the Jubilee.
Angelina Poggio Magnus
Oxford,United Kingdom
Summary
Second-year BA Classics student at the University of Oxford with strong academic performance and practical archaeological fieldwork experience. Awarded an Academic Exhibition for outstanding first-year results. Experienced in the analysis of material culture through both textual and artefactual study, with particular interest in museum curation, archaeology, and heritage preservation. Skilled in interpreting historical evidence and communicating complex cultural ideas clearly through structured academic writing and research.
Work history
Education
GCSEs -
Francis Holland
LondonBA - Classics
University of Oxford
Oxford 1 2024 - 2026.03
A-Levels -
Francis Holland
Skills
- Trained in close visual analysis of ancient sculpture (Archaic and Classical Greek)
- Familiar with museum display formats and curatorial presentation
- Experienced in working with original artefacts in Oxford collections
- Developing palaeographical and manuscript-handling skills (planned manuscript paper; Oxford Special Collections access)
- Confident handling fragile historical material under supervision
- Critical textual and visual analysis
- Interpretation of primary archaeological evidence
- Historical contextualisation of material culture
- Comparative cultural analysis (eg aesthetics and power in Roman political imagery)
- Independent research and structured academic writing
Interests
Museum curation and heritage preservation, Classical material culture, Archaeology, Manuscript studies and archival research
Academic Distinctions
Winner — UCL Classics Essay Competition (2023), Prize-winning essay analysing the relationship between aesthetics and political power in representations of Livia and Cleopatra, exploring how dress and authority interlink in Roman political culture, Demonstrates independent research and critical engagement with classical sources
Volunteer Assistance
Gibraltar Museum, Supported museum operations connected to excavation site, Observed artefact cataloguing and preservation processes, Engaged with interpretation of prehistoric material culture for public audiences
Archaeological Fieldwork Experience
- Archaeological Excavation — Gibraltar (Summer 2023)
- Participated in excavation of Neanderthal cave site
- Contributed to discovery and analysis of a fossilised turtle shell, providing evidence for Neanderthal diet (marine and terrestrial food sources)
- Gained practical understanding of stratigraphy and how soil composition (clay, sand, mixed layers) corresponds to chronological periods
- Assisted in identifying intentional tool markings on stone artefacts based on depth and pattern of incisions
- Developed foundational skills in artefact handling, recording, and contextual analysis
Timeline
Volunteer
Calpe House
2022.06 - 2022.06
BA - Classics
University of Oxford
1 2024 - 2026.03
GCSEs -
Francis Holland
A-Levels -
Francis Holland