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Christopher Epplett is an Associate Professor in the History and Religion Department at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. His teaching portfolio spans Western Civilization, Ancient History, Greek and Roman Mythology, and specialized senior seminars on ancient warfare and sport.
Education
- B.A. (Hons), McMaster University
- M.A., McMaster University
- Ph.D., University of British Columbia
Research Interests
Epplett’s scholarship focuses on ancient military and social history, especially the Hellenistic world and the later Roman Empire. A recurrent theme is the organisation and impact of spectacles—notably gladiatorial combat and animal hunts (venationes). His doctoral dissertation examined Roman beast-hunts, and he continues to publish and lecture on the procurement, training, and deployment of exotic animals for public entertainment.
Additional current projects include a monograph titled Animal Spectacles of the Roman Empire and collaborative fieldwork on irregular Roman forts along the Rhine frontier in Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
Grants & Funding
- University of Lethbridge Research Fund, CAD 4,500 (2003–present) – “Irregular Roman Forts” (with Tony Barrett, UBC)
Languages & Expertise
Besides English, Epplett reads German and is frequently consulted for his expertise on gladiatorial combat, Roman military logistics, and the socio-political role of public spectacles in antiquity.
