Dominic Rathbone

Professor Dominic Rathbone is Professor of Ancient History at King's College London's Department of Classics. His research spans early Roman Republic history, Roman Egypt, and ancient economic systems.

Investigations focus on agrarian systems, taxation, and documentary evidence from papyri. Recent fieldwork includes directing excavations at Samnite-Roman settlements in Italy.

Publications analyze Roman economic structures, trade networks, and provincial administration. Current research examines Roman grain prices and village institutions in Egypt.

Professional roles:

• Chairman of Oxyrhynchus Papyri Management Committee
• Vice-President of Society for Promotion of Roman Studies

He has directed archaeological surveys in Egypt's Fayyum region.