Elena Caetano

Elena earned her PhD in 2021 from the University of Birmingham, where she continues to inspire students with her teaching. Her award-winning doctoral study explored discursive representations of the Translatio Imperii in Alfonso X’s Estoria de Espanna, forming the foundation for her upcoming monograph with Tamesis. Currently, Elena’s research also delves into the intriguing influence of maternity on monarchical and imperial succession in medieval Castile. Passionate about Digital Humanities, she has actively participated in pioneering projects such as the Digital Edition of the Estoria de Espanna, and the Transcribe Estoria project, both developed by the University of Birmingham. Elena aims to put this experience to work and contribute to this fascinating project, merging traditional scholarship with digital innovation.