Riccardo Neri
Research Topic
British espionage in 18th-century Italy.
Supervisor: Hannah Smith
I'm interested in espionage, diplomacy, and the circulation of cultural and political knowledge in 18th-century Europe.
I previously held a number of archival and library appointments in Italy.
- Archivist of the General House of the Camaldolese Hermits in Tuscany
- Archivist and Librarian of the Diocese of Arezzo-Cortona-Sansepolcro
- Archivist and Librarian of the Etruscan Academy of Cortona
- Archivist of the Petrarch Academy of Arezzo
I was trained in History, Archival Science, Palaeography, and Diplomatics.
- 2023, International Training School on Manuscripts Management, Florence, International Society for the Study of Medieval Latin Culture
- 2021, Postgraduate Diploma in Palaeography and Diplomatics, Florence, State Archives
- 2019, MA in Archives and Records Management, University of Florence
- 2017, BA in History, University of Bologna
My research interests also include book and archival history between the Middle Ages and the early modern period.
I have presented my work at international conferences and seminars, including at the Institute of Historical Research of London, the Society of Antiquaries of London, the University of Lisbon, and the Swedish Institute of Classical Studies in Rome.
My research has been supported by a number of competitive scholarships and grants, including the Scatcherd European Scholarship and funding from the Etruscan Academy of Cortona and the Petrarch Academy of Arezzo. I have also received academic prizes, including the “Aurelio Marcantoni” awards for both my BA and MA dissertations and the “Paolo Giovacchini” Prize for scientific research.
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