The CJS extends its congratulations to Professor Hannah Marcus for this wonderful achievement!
Hannah Marcus is Professor of the History of Science in the Department of the History of Science and the Faculty Director of the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments at Harvard University. She is a member of the CJS Executive Committee. Her research focuses on the scientific culture of early modern Europe between 1400 and 1700. She is especially fascinated by Italian archives and the many stories and voices that emerge from them.
The Dan David Prize recognizes the work of historians, art historians, archaeologists, digital humanists, curators, documentary filmmakers and all those who deepen our knowledge and understanding of the past. Working across a broad chronological and geographical range, the nine 2025 winners use original methodologies, technologies and sources, ask pressing questions, and produce compelling stories about the past which engage wide audiences.
