Biography

 

Jessica Cooney

Jessica Cooney

  • Alumni
  • United States
  • 2009 PhD Archaeology
  • St John's College

During my time at Cambridge I researched children in the Upper Palaeolithic. I looked at art, especially finger flutings done in France and Spain to determine the ages and biological sex of the artists. Hopefully this will also lead to a better understanding of children's lives in the Upper Palaeolithic. I am also very interested and active in archaeological outreach for youths, hoping to foster their interest in the past.

I currently live in Wiltshire, UK, and work for English Heritage as a curator, hoping to inspire people to learn more about the past and preserve heritage.

Previous Education

University of York MSc, Early Prehistory 2008
Columbia University B.A., Ancient Studies 2007