Alexandra Oliver
Ph.D. Student
Advisor
Dr. Beth Allison Barr
Education
B.A. in History, Political Science, and Public Policy, summa cum laude, Anderson University, 2024
Research Interests
Alexandra Oliver is a lover of all things history and human. Her research centers on gender, religion, the body, and monstrosity in medieval Europe. Alexandra’s goal is to inspire others to reflect on the enduring relevance of medieval history and demonstrate how history can and should be a path to a more just and equitable society.
Academic Publications
Articles
Oliver, Alexandra. “Truth in the Tale: Reflections of Religious Reality on Gender Identity in Medieval Europe’s Melusine.” Published in Phi Alpha Theta’s History Journal, Res Historica, vol 2. April 2023.
Oliver, Alexandra. “From Conversion to Distrust: Land Disputes and the Maori Mission.” Published in Phi Alpha Theta’s History Journal, Res Historica, vol 3. April 2024.
Oliver, Alexandra. “The Tale of Melusine: Anxieties Over Salvation and Inclusion in the Medieval Body of Christ.” Published in Phi Alpha Theta’s History Journal, Res Historica, vol 3. April 2024.
Recent Presentations
Oliver, Alexandra. 2024. “Truth in the Tale: Reflections of Religious Reality on Gender Identity in Medieval Europe’s Melusine.” Paper presented at Res Historica Scholarship Showcase. April 2024.
Oliver, Alexandra. 2024. “Truth in the Tale: Reflections of Religious Reality on Gender Identity in Medieval Europe’s Melusine.” Paper presented at Medieval Matters Conference at Spartanburg Methodist College. March 2024.
Oliver, Alexandra. 2023. “The Legend of Melusine: The Body of Christ and the “Other” in Medieval France.” Student Showcase at Anderson University. December 2023.
Oliver, Alexandra. 2023. "Economic Crimes Warrant Economic Solutions: Explaining the Effect of Prison Education Spending on Property Crime Offences.” Poster presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois. April 2023.