| Lolita Petrova Nikolova, PhD Archaeologist, cultural anthropologist and genealogist The author of "The Balkans in Later Prehistory" (1999), Member of the World Archaeological Congress since 2002 International Institute of Anthropology 29 S State Street #206, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Tel. (801) 363 3123 lnikolova@iianthropology.org |
| CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS |
International Institute of Anthropology, salt Lake City, Utah. Founder and
Research Director (since 2001)
Research Director (since 2001)
| EDUCATION |
National Archaeological Institute and Museum, Sofia, Bulgaria. Graduate
student, 1986-1991. Ph.D. degree. Dissertation: Problems of Cultural
Interrelations between Southeast and Central Europe during the Early
Bronze Age.
student, 1986-1991. Ph.D. degree. Dissertation: Problems of Cultural
Interrelations between Southeast and Central Europe during the Early
Bronze Age.
| SCHOLAR BIOGRAPHY |
1992-2008 Author of two monographs, about 30 scientific articles, editor of 5
monographs.
Editor and publisher of the Reports of Prehistoric Research Project (since
1995).
Member of the Advisory Board of the Scientific Journals International (since
2005)
Participation in about 25 International Symposia on Prehistory in Europe
(1989-2007).
Scientific organizer of International Symposia (Karlovo 1995, Karlovo 1999,
Karlovo 2001, Karlovo 2002, Karlovo 2006).
Scientific director of archaeological excavations (Dubene-Sarovka, 1995-
1997, 1999-2000).
Scientific director of archaeological field practice of undergraduate students.
Dubene-Sarovka (1996-1997, 1999-2000).
Lecturer on European Archaeology (International University, Karlovo, Bulgaria,
1998-1999)
Seminar on Central Balkan Early Bronze Age (University of Heidelberg,
Heidelberg, Germany) (1997-1998).
Lectures on Balkan Prehistory in the University of Zurich, Switzerland;
University of Heidelberg and Free University, Berlin, Germany; University of
California, Berkeley, California; Veliko Turnovo University, Veliko Turnovo,
Bulgaria; Tubingen University, Tubingen (Germany); High Anthropological
School (Chisinau, Moldova); Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City,
Utah, etc.
Participation in the Neolithic Seminar of Assoc. Prof. Mihael Budja in Ljubljana
University, Ljubljana, Slovenia (1993, 2006).
Teaching: Summer 2005 Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City. ANT
1010 Culture and Human Experience; Spring 2005 Salt Lake Community
College, Salt Lake City. ANT 1030 Introduction to Archaeology; Spring 2005
Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City. ANT 1010 Culture and Human
Experience; Fall 2004 Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City. ANT 1010
Culture and Human Experience.
2004. Fine Arts and Lectures. Salt Lake Community College. Salt Lake City,
Utah. A joint project with the Club of Anthropology, SLCC. A grant for lectures of
two Bulgarian scholars on April 4, 2005 at Salt Lake Community College.
2002. European Science Foundation, Strasbourg, France (2002). A
common project with Dr. Elmar Christmann (University of Heidelberg,
Heidelberg, Germany) for organizing the Conference “Early Symbolic systems
for Communication” in Karlovo (Bulgaria), 15-20 April 2002.
1997-1998. German Academy of Sciences, Stuttgart, Germany (1997-1998).
Six months grant for teaching and research on Balkan Prehistory. Host
professor: Prof. Joseph Maran, Ph.D.
1993. UNESCO Grant for Culture, Zurich, Switzerland (1993). One month
grant for visiting of museums in Switzerland. Host-museum - Museum fur
Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen.
Institute of Southeast Europe, Zurich, Switzerland (1992). Three months
grant for research on Balkan Prehistory. Host professor: Prof. Margarita Primas,
Ph.D. Lecture: Pit Grave Culture in Bulgaria.
monographs.
Editor and publisher of the Reports of Prehistoric Research Project (since
1995).
Member of the Advisory Board of the Scientific Journals International (since
2005)
Participation in about 25 International Symposia on Prehistory in Europe
(1989-2007).
Scientific organizer of International Symposia (Karlovo 1995, Karlovo 1999,
Karlovo 2001, Karlovo 2002, Karlovo 2006).
Scientific director of archaeological excavations (Dubene-Sarovka, 1995-
1997, 1999-2000).
Scientific director of archaeological field practice of undergraduate students.
Dubene-Sarovka (1996-1997, 1999-2000).
Lecturer on European Archaeology (International University, Karlovo, Bulgaria,
1998-1999)
Seminar on Central Balkan Early Bronze Age (University of Heidelberg,
Heidelberg, Germany) (1997-1998).
Lectures on Balkan Prehistory in the University of Zurich, Switzerland;
University of Heidelberg and Free University, Berlin, Germany; University of
California, Berkeley, California; Veliko Turnovo University, Veliko Turnovo,
Bulgaria; Tubingen University, Tubingen (Germany); High Anthropological
School (Chisinau, Moldova); Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City,
Utah, etc.
Participation in the Neolithic Seminar of Assoc. Prof. Mihael Budja in Ljubljana
University, Ljubljana, Slovenia (1993, 2006).
Teaching: Summer 2005 Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City. ANT
1010 Culture and Human Experience; Spring 2005 Salt Lake Community
College, Salt Lake City. ANT 1030 Introduction to Archaeology; Spring 2005
Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City. ANT 1010 Culture and Human
Experience; Fall 2004 Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City. ANT 1010
Culture and Human Experience.
2004. Fine Arts and Lectures. Salt Lake Community College. Salt Lake City,
Utah. A joint project with the Club of Anthropology, SLCC. A grant for lectures of
two Bulgarian scholars on April 4, 2005 at Salt Lake Community College.
2002. European Science Foundation, Strasbourg, France (2002). A
common project with Dr. Elmar Christmann (University of Heidelberg,
Heidelberg, Germany) for organizing the Conference “Early Symbolic systems
for Communication” in Karlovo (Bulgaria), 15-20 April 2002.
1997-1998. German Academy of Sciences, Stuttgart, Germany (1997-1998).
Six months grant for teaching and research on Balkan Prehistory. Host
professor: Prof. Joseph Maran, Ph.D.
1993. UNESCO Grant for Culture, Zurich, Switzerland (1993). One month
grant for visiting of museums in Switzerland. Host-museum - Museum fur
Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen.
Institute of Southeast Europe, Zurich, Switzerland (1992). Three months
grant for research on Balkan Prehistory. Host professor: Prof. Margarita Primas,
Ph.D. Lecture: Pit Grave Culture in Bulgaria.
University of Sofia St Kliment Okhridski. Undergraduate student (1979-1984).
Master in history with specialization in Archaeology.
Master in history with specialization in Archaeology.
| GRANTS |
Prehistory Foundation, Sofia, Bulgaria. President (since 1995).
World Archaeological Congress (2002-2005, 2008).
American Institute of Archaeology. Member (2001; 2003).
Society for American Society. Member (1998; 2005).
American Bibliographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Member of
the Professional Women's Advisory Board (2002-2005).
Federation of the East European Family History Societies (FEEFHS), Salt Lake
City, Utah, USA (2002-2005).
European Association of Archaeologists (1993; 2002-2008).
World Archaeological Congress (2002-2005, 2008).
American Institute of Archaeology. Member (2001; 2003).
Society for American Society. Member (1998; 2005).
American Bibliographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Member of
the Professional Women's Advisory Board (2002-2005).
Federation of the East European Family History Societies (FEEFHS), Salt Lake
City, Utah, USA (2002-2005).
European Association of Archaeologists (1993; 2002-2008).
| LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP IN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS |
| PUBLISHING |
Reports of Prehistoric Research Projects. 1995-present. Periodical of Prehistory
Foundation and International Institute of Anthropology. Editor-in-chief.
Responsible for collecting, editing and publishing of the issues.
Foundation and International Institute of Anthropology. Editor-in-chief.
Responsible for collecting, editing and publishing of the issues.
Universal Genealogy Center, Salt Lake City. 2001-present. Contract-genealogist.
Eastern European Genealogy. Research in depth in Family History Library, Salt
Lake City, Utah and field trips.
Price and Associates, Salt Lake City, 2001-present.
Field research trips:
2007Italy, Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia
2006 Italy, Germany, Poland, Croatia
2005 Poland and Romania. 1-14 April 2005.
2004 Czech Republic and Germany.
2003 Croatia, Slovenia and Moldova.
2002 Croatia.
Eastern European Genealogy. Research in depth in Family History Library, Salt
Lake City, Utah and field trips.
Price and Associates, Salt Lake City, 2001-present.
Field research trips:
2007Italy, Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia
2006 Italy, Germany, Poland, Croatia
2005 Poland and Romania. 1-14 April 2005.
2004 Czech Republic and Germany.
2003 Croatia, Slovenia and Moldova.
2002 Croatia.
| GENEALOGY |
| PUBLICATIONS |
| CURRENT PROJECTS |
Dubene-Sarovka. Archaeological Field School in Dubene, Karlovo, Bulgaria.
Enculturation and Prehistory. Research in depth of the Balkan Prehistory in
Eurasian Context (extended biography)
Anthropology of everydayness. Theory, anthropology of Salt Lake City,
anthropology of nominations (case studies: Nominations of Bulgarians of the
Year and nominations of cultural events of the year in Salt Lake City, Utah),
bridging cultures (USA-Bulgaria), essay-contests (Vassil Levski, Women)
Enculturation and Prehistory. Research in depth of the Balkan Prehistory in
Eurasian Context (extended biography)
Anthropology of everydayness. Theory, anthropology of Salt Lake City,
anthropology of nominations (case studies: Nominations of Bulgarians of the
Year and nominations of cultural events of the year in Salt Lake City, Utah),
bridging cultures (USA-Bulgaria), essay-contests (Vassil Levski, Women)
| MOST RECENT AND COMING PARTICIPATIONS IN SCHOLAR EVENTS |
6th World Archaeological Congress, 29th June - 4th July 2008
13th Annual Meeting of the European Archaeologists, September 2007
13th Annual Meeting of the European Archaeologists, September 2007
1992-2003
Nikolova L. 2004 Notes on the Study of Early Social Reproduction in Thrace (Based on data
from Neolithic mortuary practices). In: Nikolov V., Bacvarov K. & Kalchev P. (eds.) Prehistoric
Thrace, 161-171.
Nikolova L. 2004 The Everyday Life and the Symbolism in the Prehistoric Balkans. In: Criteria of
Symbolicity. URL: http://www.semioticon.com/virtuals/symbolicity/everyday
Nikolova L. 2005 Cultural Horizons from the Fourth Millennium Cal BC and the Genesis of the
Bronze Age in Western Pontica (in French). In: Prehistory of Europe (in French), Liege (in print).
Nikolova L. 2005 Notes on Theoretical Anthropology and Genealogy as Fields of Anthropology.
In: Nikolova L. et al. (eds.) Prehistoric Archaeology, 107-109.
Nikolova L. 2005 Dubene and Troy in light of new discoveries. At: http://www.iianthropology.
org/DubeneTroy
Nikolova L. 2005 Dubene and Early Bronze Age in the Balkans in light of new discoveries.
International Institute of Anthropology Web Publications. URL: http://www.iianthropology.
org/dubeneebabalkans
Nikolova L. 2005 From Dubene to Troy, Ur and Harappa. Poster-exhibit with participation of
students ANTH 1030, College of Art and Socila sciences, SLCC, Salt Lake, Utah. Sept 1-23,
2005.
Nikolova L. 2005 The Earliest Global Gold Horizon in the world (How the Balkan and Anatolian
social elites related to Mesopotamia and Harappa during the Early Brozne Age) (in print).
Nikolova L. 2005 Dubene - Apsis House No. 1. URL: http://www.
iianthropology/org/dubeneapsishouse.
Nikolova L. 2005 Banya – Ploskata mogila and Vaksevo. International Institute of Anthropology
Web Publications. URL: http://www.iianthropology.org/banyavaksevo
Nikolova L. 2005 The so-called anchor models. New discovery from Yunatsite. International
Institute of Anthropology Web
Publications. URL: http://ww.iianthropology.org/anthropomorphicyunatsite
Nikolova L., J. Fritz & J. Higgins (eds.) 2005 Prehistoric Archaeology & Anthropological Theory
and Education. International Institute of Anthropology. Salt Lake City & Karlovo. Reports of
Prehistoric Research Projects 6-7.
Nikolova L. 2006 Village-interments and social reproduction during the Neolithic. In: Gatsov I. &
Schwarzberg H. (eds.), Aegean – Marmara – Black Sea, 95-114.
Nikolova L. 2007 (in print) Toward Evolutionary Model of Gradual Development of Social
Complexity among the Neolithic Pottery Communities in the Balkans (Cultural-Chronological
and Cultural-Anthropological Problems). In: Spataro, M., Biagi, P.
and Shennan, S. (eds), "A Short Walk through the Balkans". Società per la preistoria e
protostoria della regione Fruili-Venezia Guilia. Quaderno 12 (in print)
Nikolova L. 2007 Balkan Prehistoric Periodization-chronological Schemes. International Institute
of Anthropology Web Publications. URL: http://www.iianthropology.
org/balkanprehischronscheme.html
Articles at journey.bg
Nikolova L. 2004 Notes on the Study of Early Social Reproduction in Thrace (Based on data
from Neolithic mortuary practices). In: Nikolov V., Bacvarov K. & Kalchev P. (eds.) Prehistoric
Thrace, 161-171.
Nikolova L. 2004 The Everyday Life and the Symbolism in the Prehistoric Balkans. In: Criteria of
Symbolicity. URL: http://www.semioticon.com/virtuals/symbolicity/everyday
Nikolova L. 2005 Cultural Horizons from the Fourth Millennium Cal BC and the Genesis of the
Bronze Age in Western Pontica (in French). In: Prehistory of Europe (in French), Liege (in print).
Nikolova L. 2005 Notes on Theoretical Anthropology and Genealogy as Fields of Anthropology.
In: Nikolova L. et al. (eds.) Prehistoric Archaeology, 107-109.
Nikolova L. 2005 Dubene and Troy in light of new discoveries. At: http://www.iianthropology.
org/DubeneTroy
Nikolova L. 2005 Dubene and Early Bronze Age in the Balkans in light of new discoveries.
International Institute of Anthropology Web Publications. URL: http://www.iianthropology.
org/dubeneebabalkans
Nikolova L. 2005 From Dubene to Troy, Ur and Harappa. Poster-exhibit with participation of
students ANTH 1030, College of Art and Socila sciences, SLCC, Salt Lake, Utah. Sept 1-23,
2005.
Nikolova L. 2005 The Earliest Global Gold Horizon in the world (How the Balkan and Anatolian
social elites related to Mesopotamia and Harappa during the Early Brozne Age) (in print).
Nikolova L. 2005 Dubene - Apsis House No. 1. URL: http://www.
iianthropology/org/dubeneapsishouse.
Nikolova L. 2005 Banya – Ploskata mogila and Vaksevo. International Institute of Anthropology
Web Publications. URL: http://www.iianthropology.org/banyavaksevo
Nikolova L. 2005 The so-called anchor models. New discovery from Yunatsite. International
Institute of Anthropology Web
Publications. URL: http://ww.iianthropology.org/anthropomorphicyunatsite
Nikolova L., J. Fritz & J. Higgins (eds.) 2005 Prehistoric Archaeology & Anthropological Theory
and Education. International Institute of Anthropology. Salt Lake City & Karlovo. Reports of
Prehistoric Research Projects 6-7.
Nikolova L. 2006 Village-interments and social reproduction during the Neolithic. In: Gatsov I. &
Schwarzberg H. (eds.), Aegean – Marmara – Black Sea, 95-114.
Nikolova L. 2007 (in print) Toward Evolutionary Model of Gradual Development of Social
Complexity among the Neolithic Pottery Communities in the Balkans (Cultural-Chronological
and Cultural-Anthropological Problems). In: Spataro, M., Biagi, P.
and Shennan, S. (eds), "A Short Walk through the Balkans". Società per la preistoria e
protostoria della regione Fruili-Venezia Guilia. Quaderno 12 (in print)
Nikolova L. 2007 Balkan Prehistoric Periodization-chronological Schemes. International Institute
of Anthropology Web Publications. URL: http://www.iianthropology.
org/balkanprehischronscheme.html
Articles at journey.bg
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