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Dr. Christopher De Lisle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. He specializes in Hellenistic and Roman Greek history, with expertise in epigraphy and numismatics. His research focuses on Athenian inscriptions, Roman Athens, and ancient Sicily. He is the chief editor of Attic Inscriptions Online, a key resource for translated and analyzed Athenian texts. His 2021 monograph, Agathokles of Syracuse, examines the transition from tyranny to Hellenistic kingship. Recent work includes analyses of the ephebate system in Roman Athens and contributions to understanding Athenian coinage and political dynamics. De Lisle holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford, followed by postdoctoral research at University College Oxford before joining Durham in 2021.
Education:
- Victoria University of Wellington (Undergraduate)
- University of Oxford (DPhil, 2017)
Research Interests: Dr. De Lisle’s work centers on epigraphic and numismatic evidence to explore political, social, and cultural history. Key areas include Athenian epigraphy from Hellenistic to Roman periods, numismatic evidence for political transitions, and the role of institutions like the ephebate in shaping civic identity.
Publications: His recent scholarship spans book chapters, journal articles, and reviews, reflecting deep engagement with Athenian and Sicilian history. Notable works include analyses of inscriptions from Delphi, Roman Athens’ civic structures, and Seleucid coinage.
Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text.
Advising/Grants: Supervises Pietro Cannatella as a Teaching Assistant. No specific grants detailed in provided text.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Attic Inscriptions Online project, collaborating with institutions like the University of Heidelberg to digitize and analyze Athenian inscriptions.
