Janina Ramirez

Dr Janina Sara Maria Ramirez pronounced janina née Maleczek born 7 July 1980 sometimes credited as Nina Ramirez is a British art historian cultural historian and TV presenter She specializes in interpreting symbols and examining works of art within their historical context Ramirez went to school in Slough Berkshire She gained a degree in English literature specializing in Old and Middle English from St Annes College Oxford before completing her postgraduate studies at the Centre for Medieval Studies University of York She completed a PhD on the artistic and literary symbolism of birds which led to a lectureship in Yorks Art History Department followed by lecturing posts at the University of Winchester University of Warwick and University of Oxford