Academic Background

I graduated from the University of Exeter in 2012 with a Double First Class BA in History and Ancient History. I was then awarded a full AHRC scholarship to read for an MPhil in Ancient History at St. Hugh’s College, the University of Oxford, which I completed in 2014.

My academic background has served me well professionally — from my time as a researcher for Time Travel Rome to my present roles as a tour consultant for the Regional Park of the Appia Antica and a tour leader for ACIS: the American Council for International Studies.

I regularly feature as a guest on the BBC History Hit podcasts Betwixt the Sheets and After Dark.

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History & Travel Writing

I have been writing professionally since 2015, covering topics from history and politics to food and travel.

Recent clients include Slow Food, a global grassroots movement fighting for fair food systems, Go Ask a Local, a platform that connects travellers with local experts for personalised consultations and itinerary planning, and Carpe Diem Tours — a pioneer in tourism across major European cities.

You can find my complete professional curriculum on LinkedIn and my written portfolio here.

Educational Expertise

I have taught English since moving to Italy, and my experience encompasses all ages and abilities. I taught at Florence’s London School for 4 years, with most of my teaching involving 1-1 business English and student exam preparation for IELTS and Cambridge First proficiency examinations. I also taught children and teenagers at local schools in Florence.

In Rome, I was contracted by the University of Tuscia to create and deliver a B2-level English course for students of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. The hybrid course was structured around 10 weekly seminars, which took place remotely and at the Faculty of Architecture in Rome.

I also work as a translator for IUAV University, Venice, translating academic articles, press releases, and web copy concerning the university’s specialty subjects of fashion and architecture. 

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Client Testimonials

(SEO, marketing consultancy & content writing)

  • Alex is a friendly, professional, hardworking individual with a talent for writing and communications. He wrote a bid proposal that brought a substantial grant to my business, and was invaluable in training up our content team to expand our digital presence.​

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    Paul Birch CEO, Revolver Records
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  • Alex possesses remarkable talent and plays a crucial role as a team member. His eye for detail and flair for writing have propelled Create Circus and Carpe Diem to become industry leaders. Working with him is an absolute delight, and I look forward to the ongoing successes he will bring.

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    Oliver Green CEO, Create Circus
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  • Professionalism and creativity unite perfectly in Alex's writing. He's always available, enthusiastic in the face of editorial challenges, and shows great attention to detail and respect for deadlines. Wit and irony are integral to his personality, which makes every chat with him a pleasure: essential in teamwork!

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    Annalisa Audino Project Manager, Slow Food

  • Over the past three years, I have had the pleasure of working with Alexander on translations and editing of texts for an academic audience. It is a delight to work with Alexander whose humanistic culture, approachability, and professional integrity I sincerely appreciate.

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    Alessandra Vaccari Professor, IUAV University, Venice
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