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Marek Babic is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the Catholic University in Ružomberok, Slovakia, where he has been employed since 2000. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters from 2016 to 2023 and was Chair of the Academic Senate of the Faculty from 2012 to 2016. His academic journey began with an undergraduate degree in History and Classical Philology from Comenius University (1992-1997), followed by doctoral studies completed in 2006 and habilitation in 2017.
Dr. Babic's research focuses on the history and culture of Late Antiquity, particularly the historical interpretation of Ancient Roman architecture, epigraphy, and classical languages. His work examines how Roman infrastructure, city walls, bridges, and villas functioned both practically and symbolically within the social and political fabric of the Roman Empire. He has conducted extensive research on how public construction served as political propaganda in Late Antique Rome, analyzing inscriptions and legal documents to understand the relationship between architecture and power.
His scholarly output shows a clear progression from studying specific architectural elements like bridges and city walls to broader cultural interpretations of Roman society in transition during Late Antiquity. His most recent work explores luxury in Roman private baths and villa culture, demonstrating his expanding interest in the social and cultural dimensions of Roman elite life. His publications appear in journals such as Cultural History, Acta antiqua et archaeologica, and Historical Journal, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach that bridges history, archaeology, and classical studies.
- Notre Dame University Scholarship for Short Scholarly Visit (2011)
- Leadership seminar at Mendoza School of Business, Nanovic Institute, Notre Dame University (2017)
Dr. Babic maintains an active research schedule with international collaborations, having conducted research stays at institutions including the American Academy in Rome, University of Cambridge, Heidelberg University, and Kyoto University. He serves on the Scientific Council of the Slovak Institute of History in Rome and is a member of the international correspondent network for late antiquity research based in Heidelberg and Tübingen. His editorial work for journals like Cultural History demonstrates his commitment to advancing scholarship in his field.
