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Jon Solomon is a Professor and Robert D. Novak Chair in the Department of Classics at the University of Illinois. He holds additional professorships in the Program in Medieval Studies and Media and Cinema Studies. His research spans classical philology, ancient Greek music theory, and classical reception in film/television. Notable works include translations of Ptolemy's Harmonics and a seminal study on classical allusions in cinema. Recent publications analyze Ben-Hur's cultural impact and Latin usage in modern films.
Research interests include interdisciplinary studies of classical traditions in opera, medieval adaptations, and contemporary cinema. Current projects involve completing Boccaccio's Genealogy of the Pagan Gods volumes and exploring classical motifs in modern media.
Publications emphasize intersections between antiquity and popular culture, with focus on films like Gladiator and Troy. His work bridges classical scholarship with modern media studies, creating new methodologies for analyzing classical reception trends.
