Eva Carrara

Eva Carrara is an Assistant Professor at James Madison University (JMU), joining in 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in History from Florida State University. Her expertise spans Ancient Mediterranean history, Classical studies, and Roman cultural history, with a focus on ancient gender/sexuality, historiography, Latin literature, and digital humanities.

Her research explores intersections of gender and classical narratives, such as her forthcoming article on Kyniska, the first female Olympic victor, and analyses of Cicero’s portrayal of Cato the Elder. She presented at the Society for Classical Studies (2023) and Feminism and Classics (2022).

Publications include a book project on Cato in Cicero’s works. No awards or grants are explicitly listed, but her work emphasizes critical engagement with classical texts and their modern interpretations. She teaches Ancient Mediterranean history and Classical studies courses at JMU.