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Caroline Cheung is an Assistant Professor of Classics at Princeton University and Acting Director of the Program in Archaeology. She specializes in the history of the Roman Empire, integrating material, textual, and visual evidence to explore socio-economic dynamics of non-elites, ancient food systems, craft production, and urban-rural relations.
Education:
- BS in Biochemistry, BA in Classical Civilization, Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Classics, University of California, Los Angeles
- MA in Classical Archaeology, Florida State University
- PhD in Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology, University of California, Berkeley
Her research emphasizes field archaeology, with participation in projects like the Pompeii Artifact Life History Project, Cosa Excavations, and the Contrada Agnese Project in Morgantina. She currently leads ceramic analysis for the Pompeii I.14 Project, investigating urban development and economic infrastructure. Her first book, Dolia: The Containers That Made Rome an Empire of Wine (Princeton University Press, 2024), examines large ceramic storage containers to reveal insights into Roman food systems and craft production.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the American Academy in Rome (2016-2017)
Cheung teaches undergraduate courses on Roman history, material culture, and Latin literature, including CLA 219 Roman Empire, CLA 247 The Science of Roman History, and CLA 250 Pompeii. She also offers graduate seminars on Roman history and material culture, with topics ranging from Roman food and economy to the Bay of Naples. Her collaborations with the Environmental History Lab and interdisciplinary initiatives highlight her commitment to experiential learning and bridging historical and material studies.
