Jeremy McInerney

Jeremy McInerney is a Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. He has been affiliated with the university for over thirty years, contributing to teaching and research in ancient Greek history, epigraphy, and Mediterranean ethnicity. His work spans interdisciplinary topics such as hybridity in Greek culture, ancient sanctuaries, and socio-political structures.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology, University of California, Berkeley (1992)
  • M.A. in Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology, University of California, Berkeley (1987)
  • B.A. (Hons) and Dip.Ed., Macquarie University (1980)

Research interests focus on Greek epigraphy, social and political history, and the role of sanctuaries in regional networks. Notable publications include A New History of Ancient Greece (2018) and Centaurs and Snake-Kings (2024). He has collaborated on projects such as the Penn/Leiden colloquium on landscape and the Oxford History of the Classical Greek World.

McInerney’s advising includes mentoring students who have pursued academic careers at institutions like Notre Dame and Swarthmore College. He is affiliated with the Society for Classical Studies and the Archaeological Institute of America, and has served as Whitehead Professor at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens.