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Dr. Caroline Barron is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. She is affiliated with the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Her work focuses on Latin epigraphy's cultural and historical significance across antiquity and modern eras, examining how inscriptions shaped ancient landscapes and influenced later collectors.
Her research interests include epigraphic forgery, digital epigraphy, Roman Tripolitania studies, and the history of collecting. Notable achievements include a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2019) and a Rome Award from the British School at Rome (2018). Her publications explore topics ranging from 18th-century art markets to North African urban development under Rome.
Barron’s articles analyze intersections between epigraphy and power dynamics, such as Flavian victory monuments and Cardinal Albani’s influence on collecting practices. She also investigates how inscriptions were perceived across time, including colonial-era Latinization processes in Lepcis Magna.
- Awards: Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, Rome Award
- Grants/Advising: No specific grants listed, but her research is supported by prestigious fellowships
Her work bridges classical studies with modern cultural history, emphasizing material objects’ enduring impact on scholarly and public imagination.
