Arrivederci! to Dr. Lucia Consuelo Colella and Benvenuto! to Dr. Luca De Curtis :)

A Heartfelt Thank You to Lucia

The TabulaRasa team shares a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to a valued colleague and welcome a new researcher to our group.

We extend our warmest arrivederci to Dr. Lucia Consuelo Colella, who is moving on to a new position at the University of Naples Federico II. Lucia earned her PhD in Roman History from Federico II in 2019, and her rigorous historical training has been further distinguished by her work on high-profile international projects, including ERC PLATINUM (2019–2022), ERC NOTAE (2022–2024), and the PRIN 2022 project on artisanal production in ancient Capua.
Within TabulaRasa, Lucia played a central role in developing research on wax tablets and other rewritable media in the classical world. Her expertise in Roman history, combined with a deep knowledge of ancient documentary practices, contributed greatly to defining the project’s methods, research questions, and interpretative perspectives. Not only did she offer scientific input, but she was also a human and professional reference point for the team: generous in discussion, attentive to the collective dimension of the work, always ready to share ideas and support common activities. We offer her our sincere thanks for her commitment, passion, and the quality of her contribution to TabulaRasa.

Welcoming Luca to the Team

We are equally delighted to welcome Dr. Luca De Curtis, who joins TabulaRasa as a postdoctoral researcher. Luca holds a PhD in Textual Studies (Greek and Latin Palaeography) from Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in Greek-Coptic bilingual manuscripts, and is a graduate of the Vatican School of Palaeography, Diplomatics and Archivistics.

His previous postdoctoral work at Sapienza and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (as part of the PRIN BYZBOOKNET project) focused on Byzantine book production and cultural networks between the 9th and 10th centuries. Luca’s research explores Greek writing practices in multilingual contexts – specifically in Palestine and Egypt following the Islamic conquest – as well as the evolution of Greek minuscule. During this period, he also worked as a high school teacher, teaching Latin, Italian, geography, and ancient history.

We are confident that Luca’s expertise will greatly enrich our ongoing work, building upon the strong foundation laid during the first phase of the project.

Our deepest gratitude to Lucia for everything she has given us, and a very warm welcome to Luca as we continue this journey of discovery and shared growth!

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