Amber Gartrell

Dr. Amber Gartrell is an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Roman History at University College London (UCL), specializing in the interplay between ancient Roman religion and socio-political structures. She joined UCL in 2020 and focuses on how divine interactions shaped power dynamics, cultural practices, and historical events from the mid-Republic to the early Empire. Her research includes a current project examining the roles and relationships of Roman deities.

Dr. Gartrell holds a D.Phil. in Ancient History from the University of Oxford (2015). She teaches courses such as 'Roman Religion: Belief, Culture, Politics' and explores themes like propaganda, democracy, and historical narrative in Roman contexts. Her publications include a monograph on the Castor and Pollux cult and articles on divine legitimation of power and early Roman historiography.

Her teaching emphasizes student support, with weekly online/in-person office hours. Though no formal advisees are listed, she actively engages students through module feedback sessions. Dr. Gartrell’s work bridges religious studies, political history, and historiography, contributing to debates on tradition and innovation in Roman imperial discourse.