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Kathryn Langenfeld is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Clemson University, part of the College of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in ancient Rome and the Mediterranean, focusing on political instability, historiography, archaeology, and material culture. Her research examines forgery, censorship, and espionage in late Roman imperial courts. She teaches courses on Greek/Roman civilization, medieval history, and fraud/forgeries, emphasizing modern applications of ancient studies. Dr. Langenfeld received the 2021 Gentry Award for Teaching Excellence and directed the History Club for six years. She co-leads the Ostia Connectivity Project and contributes to the new Classical and Late Ancient World (CLAW) Minor launching in 2025.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Classical Studies, Duke University
- Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship, Rice University
- B.A. in Classical Studies & History, University of Missouri
Research Interests: Dr. Langenfeld combines history, archaeology, and literature to explore political crises in the Roman Empire. Her work includes studies on forged documents, treason trials (e.g., Antiochene trials of 372 CE), and digital reconstructions of Ostia’s networks. She also investigates women’s roles in late Roman intelligence operations and imperial propaganda’s material legacy.
Professional Recognition:
- John B. & Thelma A. Gentry Award for Teaching Excellence in Humanities (2021)
- Contributing faculty to the CLAW Minor
Advising & Outreach: Led the History Club, fostering student-preprofessional networks. Active in study abroad programs and archaeological field research.
Labs/Teams: Co-Principal Investigator of the Ostia Connectivity Project, a digital archaeology initiative analyzing urban networks in ancient Rome.
