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Ronald MellorView profile

Research Professor

• Greek and Roman History
• Ancient Religion
• Classical Tradition
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Ronald Mellor is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), within the School of Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Classics from Princeton University (1968) and has been affiliated with UCLA since 1976. His research focuses on Greek and Roman history, ancient religion, and classical historiography, with notable publications including The Annals of Tacitus and Augustus and the Creation of the Roman Empire . He has served as Chair of the UCLA History Department (1992–1997) and as Principal Investigator of the California History-Social Science Project (CHSSP), which earned the American Historical Association Beveridge Award in 2000. Mellor’s academic career includes fellowships at institutions such as the American Academy in Rome and the Princeton Institute of Advanced Studies. He has also contributed to educational initiatives like the World in Ancient Times series for middle-schoolers. Retiring from full-time teaching in 2013, he continues to teach as a Research Professor, and the Arcadia Foundation established the Ronald Mellor Professorship in Ancient History in his honor. Key research interests include Roman historiography, ancient religious practices, and the classical tradition’s modern interpretations. His work bridges academic scholarship and public education, emphasizing historical narratives and primary sources. Awards reflect his contributions to both research and pedagogy, including fellowships and the Beveridge Award for the CHSSP’s K-12 initiatives.

Warren C. BrownView profile

Professor

• Social and Political History of Early Medieval Europe
• Documentary Culture
• Conflict Resolution
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Warren C. Brown is a Professor of History at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a B.S. from Tufts University (1985), M.A. from the University of Cincinnati (1993), and Ph.D. from UCLA (1997). His academic career at Caltech spans from Assistant Professor (1997–2003) to Professor (2010–present). His research focuses on the social and political history of medieval Europe, particularly the role of written documents beyond clerical contexts. Key interests include documentary culture, conflict resolution, and the history of violence. He has received prestigious awards such as the Caltech HSS Brass Teaching Award (2018) and the Donald Bullough Fellowship (2013). Dr. Brown’s publications include Beyond the Monastery Walls: Lay Men and Women in Early Medieval Legal Formularies (2022) and Violence in Medieval Europe (2011). His work bridges medieval legal practices, document preservation, and societal structures, offering critical insights into pre-modern governance and conflict. He teaches courses such as Hum/H 1: The Classical and Medieval Worlds and specializes in medieval knighthood and church history. His external affiliations include the Medieval Academy of America and editorial roles at Routledge’s Medieval World Series.

• Public Speaking
• Rhetorical Theory
• Philosophy of Communication
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Lane Grafton is a Part-Time Lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in rhetoric, communication theory, and media ecology. He holds a PhD from Duquesne University and previously served as adjunct faculty there. His teaching emphasizes applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, focusing on critical inquiry and dialectical methods. Research interests include the intersection of media ecology, religion, philosophy of communication, and classical rhetoric. He draws from over 20 years of professional experience in manufacturing, banking, and retail, offering students insights into professional environments through roles like Systems Design Manager and Branch Manager. Recent publications explore mediation bias in communication technologies, smartphone distraction impacts, and transformative communication frameworks. His work bridges academic theory with practical societal implications, particularly in digital and religious contexts.

Jacob LauingerView profile

Professor

• Assyriology
• Ancient Near Eastern History
• Cuneiform Studies
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Jacob Lauinger is a Professor of Assyriology at Johns Hopkins University's Department of Near Eastern Studies, part of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. He serves as Director of Graduate Studies and has held previous academic positions including Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Research Fellow at University of Cambridge (2009-2010) and Assistant Professor at Roanoke College (2007-2009). He holds a B.A. in Classical Art & Archaeology from Princeton University (1998), and M.A. and Ph.D. in Assyriology from the University of Chicago (2001, 2006). His research focuses on Akkadian cuneiform texts from the second millennium B.C., particularly 'peripheral' texts outside Mesopotamia. He leads archaeological projects with Koç University’s Tell Atchana (Alalah) Excavations and the University of Toronto’s Tayinat Archaeological Project. Key publications include Following the Man of Yamhad (2015), The Labors of Idrimi (2024), and The Amarna Letters (2025). His work combines textual analysis with material evidence, such as his philological commentary on the Idrimi statue inscription and his annotated editions on the Amarna Letters via ORACC platform. Research interests emphasize Bronze Age legal texts, territorial governance, and the intersection of material culture with textual evidence. He contributes to archaeological projects at Alalakh and Tayinat, focusing on migration patterns, resource taxation, and imperial-local dynamics in the Levant.

Janet DownieView profile

Associate Professor

• Greek literature
• Roman Imperial period
• Ancient rhetorical theory
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Janet Downie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on Greek literature and literary history from the Roman Imperial period, with particular emphasis on spatial theory, chorography, and postcolonial perspectives. She holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (2008) and previously taught at Princeton University. Current projects include a book on the spatiality of Greek literature in Roman Asia Minor and a Carolina Seminar on cartography and literary landscapes. Downie teaches ancient Greek language and literature at all levels, including graduate seminars on Imperial Greek literature. Education: BA in English Literature and Greek and Roman Studies, University of Victoria (1998) MA in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, King’s College London (2000) PhD in Classics, University of Chicago (2008) Research Interests: Downie examines how spatial and material contexts shaped ancient literature. Her work explores Greco-Roman rhetorical practices, authorial self-representation, and the intersection of religion, body discourses, and geography. Recent projects investigate the role of spatial narratives in defining Hellenism within the Roman Empire and the dynamics of ancient literary canons. Publications: Her book At the Limits of Art (2013) analyzes Aelius Aristides’ Hieroi Logoi . Recent articles address topics like Philostratus’ Life of Apollonius , Dionysius’ geographical poetry, and the experience of pain in ancient medical texts. Labs/Teams: She co-convenes a multidisciplinary Carolina Seminar on cartography and literary landscapes, collaborating with faculty in Geography and Romance Studies.

Caroline PetitView profile

Professor

• Ancient Medical Texts
• History of Medicine
• Classical Philology
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Dr. Caroline Petit is a Professor of Classics and the History of Medicine at the University of Warwick, serving as Director of Graduate Studies and Erasmus/Exchange Officer. She specializes in ancient medical texts, particularly Galen, and the intersection of medicine with rhetoric and literature. Her career spans teaching at Paris-Sorbonne, Exeter, and Manchester, with Wellcome Trust fellowships. She holds prestigious awards like the Humboldt Bessel Prize (2020) and the Médaille de Chénier (2019). Her research focuses on textual transmission, Galenic corpus authenticity, and medical rhetoric, with projects like 'Medical Prognosis in Late Antiquity' and 'Rethinking Ancient Pharmacology'. Education: M.A., M.Phil., and PhD in Classics from Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV). She has supervised numerous PhD and MA students, including Claudio Azzarito and Dennis Van Dijk. Her work appears in journals like Rhetorica and Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Sciences , and she authored Galien de Pergame ou la rhétorique de la Providence (2018). She directs the MedicineAncientandModern.com blog and contributes to Renaissance Venice health studies.

• Latin language and literature
• Classical tradition in English literature
• Literary source analysis
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Rebecca Nagel is an Associate Professor in the Department of History, Classics, & Religion at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. She concurrently serves as Associate Dean (Undergraduate) for the Faculty of Arts, holding this position from July 2021 onward and previously from 2015-2020. She holds a PhD from Harvard University and a BA from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on the relationship between writers and their literary sources, particularly Roman authors like Horace and Statius. She has extensively analyzed classical influences in English literature, notably exploring Virginia Woolf’s engagement with Greek texts and Vita Sackville-West’s poetic works. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges classical studies with modernist literature, environmental writing, and translation studies. Dr. Nagel has published widely in refereed journals including Classical World , Phoenix , and Mouseion , with a focus on Latin poetry and classical reception in contemporary contexts. She organized the 2008 Classical Association of the Canadian West conference on 'Commemoration in Antiquity' and served as Associate Editor (Latin Poetry) for Phoenix (2007–2014). Her academic service includes roles as Associate Chair Undergraduate (2009–2012) and Director of Classics (2005–2008), alongside committee leadership across the University of Alberta. Her publications span classical intertextuality, modernist literary analysis, and the enduring impact of Greco-Roman traditions on English literature.

• Ancient Historiography
• Latin Prose Style
• Classical Commentaries
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Christina Shuttleworth Kraus is the Thomas A. Thacher Professor of Latin and Director of Graduate Studies at Yale University. She holds a BA from Princeton University and a PhD from Harvard University. Her research focuses on ancient historiography, Latin prose style, and classical commentaries, with specialties in Caesar, Livy, and Tacitus. She currently leads major interdisciplinary projects including The Last Historians of Rome (AHRC-funded) and Imperialism in Roman Historical Writing (DFF-funded). Kraus has held prior positions at NYU, University College London, and Oxford before joining Yale in 2004. Her scholarly contributions emphasize the theoretical underpinnings of classical commentaries and their evolution from antiquity to modernity. Notable achievements include the 2009 Martin Classical Lectures at Oberlin College on Tacitus’ Agricola , and ongoing work on early modern commentaries of Ennius’ Annales . She co-founded the Yale Initiative for the Study of Antiquity and the Premodern World (ARCHAIA), fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on classical antiquity. Kraus’ recent publications explore digressive techniques in Caesar’s writings, Livy’s narrative strategies, and the intersection of myth and historical analysis in Roman historiography. She serves on editorial boards for Brill’s Historiography of Rome and its Empire and OUP’s Pseudepigrapha Latina , shaping contemporary scholarly discourse in classics.

Zachary GreeneView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative Politics
• Intra-Party Politics
• Legislative Behavior
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Zachary Greene is a Reader (Associate Professor) in the Department of Government and Public Policy at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. He joined the faculty in 2015 as a Chancellor's Fellow, following post-doctoral research at the University of Mannheim's SFB 884 'Political Economy of Reforms' (2012–2015). He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Iowa (2012). His research focuses on intra-party politics, electoral strategies, legislative behavior, and public policy, with a particular emphasis on European democracies. Key areas include the impact of intra-party dynamics on policy decisions, coalition governance, and the role of parties in shaping political agendas. He leads projects such as the EUINACTION initiative (examining EU policy action in crises) and co-developed the ParlEE dataset analyzing parliamentary discourse across 28 EU legislatures. Greene has authored over 24 peer-reviewed articles, including works on coalition compromise, Adam Smith's influence in parliamentary discourse, and Scottish independence movements. His research has been recognized with awards, including the British Journal of Politics and International Relations Best Paper Award (2021). He is actively engaged in policy outreach, workshops, and serves as a guest editor for journals. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Comparative Politics from the University of Iowa, a Master's in Political Science, and a Bachelor's in Political Science.

Alessandro PierattiniView profile

Associate Professor

• Architectural History
• Classical Antiquity
• Roman Architecture
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Alessandro Pierattini is an Associate Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. His expertise spans architectural history, classical antiquity, and historic preservation. He holds a Ph.D. from La Sapienza University, Rome, with a specialization in Greek and Roman architectural studies. His research focuses on formal and technical aspects of Greek temple architecture, early stone temple development, and Pompeian architectural preservation. Pierattini has conducted fieldwork at Isthmia, Corinth, Djemila (Algeria), and Pompeii, collaborating with institutions like the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. His scholarly contributions include studies on Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Nubian architecture, as well as Renaissance treatises by Alberti and Serlio. He has presented at global venues such as Cambridge University and the University of Miami. Pierattini’s work bridges archaeological practice with theoretical analysis, emphasizing architectural evolution and preservation methodologies across ancient cultures.

Sandra GustafsonView profile

Professor

• American Literature
• Political Theory
• Peace Studies
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Sandra M. Gustafson is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of English at the University of Notre Dame, with concurrent roles in the Department of American Studies and affiliations with the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. Her research focuses on American literature, political theory, peace studies, gender and race, and early American cultural narratives. Education: Ph.D. in English from UC Berkeley (1993), B.A. in English and Economics from Cornell University (1985, Summa Cum Laude). Research: Specializes in 19th-century American literature, democratic theory, and the intersection of literature with peace studies and civil rights. Recent works include Peace in the US Republic of Letters, 1840-1900 (2023) and co-edited volumes on Albion Tourgée and cultural narratives. Her awards include NEH fellowships, membership in the American Antiquarian Society, and leadership roles in academic societies. She has advised numerous Ph.D. and master’s students and contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives at Notre Dame. Grants & Service: Co-directed NEH summer seminars, organized conferences on Tourgée and early American studies, and served on editorial boards for journals like Early American Literature . Her teaching spans courses on democracy, peace studies, and early American literature.

• Ancient Greek literature
• History of economic theory
• Economic anthropology
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Tazuko van Berkel is an Assistant Professor at Leiden University’s Centre for the Arts in Society, specializing in Ancient Greek literature, philosophy, and the history of economic thought. Her work bridges classical antiquity with modern interdisciplinary concerns, focusing on concepts like friendship, economic anthropology, and political theory. Her research explores ancient Greek ideas on human nature and economics through projects like the NWO Vidi initiative From Homo Economicus to Political Animal and her monograph The Economics of Friendship . She collaborates on digital humanities projects such as the Protagoras of Abdera source edition and the Eudemus of Rhodes annotated fragments. Notable awards include the NWO Veni (2013), NWO Vidi (2020), and Ammodo Science Award (2023). Her work spans teaching Classics at BA/MA levels and interdisciplinary projects addressing modern socio-economic issues through classical frameworks.

Tom KeelineView profile

Associate Professor

• Latin and Greek Language and Literature
• History of Classical Scholarship and Education
• Textual Criticism
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Tom Keeline is an Associate Professor of Classics at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), specializing in Latin and Greek literature, classical scholarship history, and digital approaches to Classics. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and is affiliated with the Department of Classics within the School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on Cicero’s reception, ancient educational practices, textual criticism, and language pedagogy. Notable works include The Reception of Cicero in the Early Roman Empire (2018) and a Cambridge commentary on Cicero: Pro Milone (2021). Current projects include a digital critical edition of Ovid’s Ibis and a co-authored global history of the classical tradition. Keeline promotes active Latin use through teaching and co-founded the Grex Ludouicopolitanus for spoken Latin in St. Louis. He also co-created the Latin podcast Philologia Perennis . His recent articles explore Latin syntax, pedagogy, and historical linguistic patterns, such as “Adams’ Law” and the Placement of esse in Pliny the Younger (2022). Teaching emphasizes immersion in Latin, and his work bridges classical scholarship with modern digital tools and language revitalization efforts.

Regina LoehrView profile

Lecturer

• Greek and Roman Historiography
• Emotion and Empathy in Ancient Texts
• Greek Language and Literature
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Regina Loehr is a Lecturer in Classics at Washington University in St. Louis (email: loehrr@wustl.edu). She holds a Ph.D. in Classics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on emotion’s role in ancient historiography, particularly in Polybius' Histories , analyzing how emotions shaped moral judgments and political transitions in Greco-Roman contexts. She critiques assumptions about emotions as irrational, arguing they were central to historical causality and narrative coherence. Her 2024 book Emotion and Historiography in Polybius’ Histories employs interdisciplinary frameworks from modern psychology and political science to reinterpret Polybian analysis. Prior to Washington University, she taught at Cornell College, Grinnell College, Furman University, and UCSB. She served as a Research Associate at UC Irvine (2018–2022), digitizing 1,200 Greek texts for the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae®. Currently, she develops pedagogical materials using Byzantine saints’ lives to bridge introductory and advanced Greek language instruction. Her work integrates classical texts with contemporary theoretical approaches, emphasizing the enduring relevance of ancient historiographical methods.

Jonathan BateView profile

Professor

• Environmental Humanities
• Ecocriticism
• Shakespeare Studies
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Sir Jonathan Bate is a Regents' and Foundation Professor of Environmental Humanities at Arizona State University's School of Sustainability and College of Liberal Arts. He joined ASU in 2019 after serving as Provost of Worcester College, Oxford University. A leading figure in green thinking and applied humanities, his work bridges Shakespeare studies, Romanticism, and ecological criticism. Bate holds degrees from Cambridge (BA, MA, PhD), an MA from Oxford, and was a Harkness Fellow at Harvard. His research focuses on sustainability, Shakespearean drama, and the environmental imagination, with 20+ award-winning books including The Genius of Shakespeare and Romantic Ecology . He co-curated the British Museum’s Shakespeare Staging the World exhibit during the 2012 London Olympics. Notable honors include knighthood for literary scholarship and a CBE for higher education contributions. Bate teaches courses like SOS 320 (Society and Sustainability) and CTE 110 (Culture, Technology, Environment). He leads ASU’s transdisciplinary BA in Culture-Technology-Environment. His public work includes BBC/PBS broadcasting, writing for major publications, and advocacy for bibliotherapy through organizations like The ReLit Foundation.