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Amy Russell is an Associate Professor of History and Classics at Brown University, holding dual affiliations in both departments. Her research focuses on Roman political and cultural history, particularly architecture, urbanism, and spatial dynamics. She is currently working on a monograph about the imperial Senate’s building activities and a project on German-Anglophone scholarship interactions. Russell’s work bridges interdisciplinary methods, collaborating with political scientists and legal scholars on the concept of 'peoplehood.' She holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and previously served as chair of the Women’s Classical Committee UK. Her awards include the 2017 C.J. Goodwin Award and the 2018 Philip Leverhulme Prize.
Education:
- BA/MA in Literae Humaniores, Oxford University (2004)
- MPhil in Roman History, Oxford University (2006)
- PhD in Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology, UC Berkeley (designated emphasis in Women, Gender, and Sexuality)
Research Interests: Her work examines the interplay between political power and physical space in Rome, including studies of the Forum Romanum, the Senate’s role, and the spatial turn in Roman studies. Recent projects include an edited volume on Roman spatial studies and a forthcoming monograph on the populus Romanus. She employs theoretical frameworks from institutional theory and feminist studies to analyze ancient texts and material culture.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2017 C.J. Goodwin Award of Merit for The Politics of Public Space in Republican Rome
- 2018 Philip Leverhulme Prize
Professional Engagement: Russell collaborates across disciplines, co-authoring works with legal and political scholars. She is active in promoting gender equity in classics, as a founding member of the Women’s Classical Committee UK. Her teaching integrates spatial analysis and material culture, reflecting her belief in academia’s interdisciplinary potential.
