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Loren J. Samons II is a Professor of Classical Studies at Boston University and serves as Chief Academic Advisor and Executive Director of The Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts at The American College of Greece. He specializes in ancient Greek history, particularly the 5th and 6th centuries B.C., with a focus on Athenian politics, imperialism, and historiography.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Ancient History, Brown University (1991)
- M.A. in Ancient History, Brown University (1987)
- B.A. summa cum laude, Baylor University (1986)
Research Interests:
- Athenian democracy and foreign policy
- Historiography of Herodotus and Thucydides
- Warfare in antiquity
- Later Roman Empire
His publications analyze Athenian political figures like Perikles and Kimon, and explore themes in classical historiography. Current projects include Kimon and the Creation of Classical Athens (under contract with Cambridge University Press).
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, and no advisee students are noted. He is based at Boston University’s STH 415 office, with Spring 2025 office hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Wednesdays.
