Myles McCallum

Dr. Myles McCallum serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Classics within Saint Mary's University's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Roman archaeology, particularly the Roman economy, urbanism, imperialism, and contemporary migration studies, with extensive fieldwork conducted at Italian sites including the Villa of Titus and San Felice in Puglia.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Classics, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2005)
• M.A. in Classics, University at Buffalo, SUNY (1997)
• B.A. in Classics, University of Alberta (1992)

Research Focus: Dr. McCallum's work integrates traditional Roman archaeology with innovative contemporary applications, examining ceramic production, imperial estates, and urban trajectories. His recent expansion into archaeology of contemporary migration demonstrates methodological versatility, applying archaeological frameworks to modern societal challenges while maintaining core expertise in Roman economic systems and rural landscapes.

Publication Trends: Recent scholarship centers on field reports from San Felice and the Basentello Valley, revealing patterns in Roman imperial administration and rural settlement. His co-edited volume on Italian urban trajectories (Cambridge University Press) and ongoing excavation reports indicate a sustained focus on long-term societal transformation during Roman expansion.

Scientific Awards: No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

Grants and Mentoring: Current SSHRC Insight Grant funding supports excavations at the Villa of Titus with explicit student training components. Previous SSHRC Standard Research Grants facilitated foundational work on Roman economic structures, consistently incorporating undergraduate and graduate researchers in fieldwork.

Research Infrastructure: As Director of the Basentello Valley Archaeological Research Project (BVARP) and co-director of the San Felice Project, Dr. McCallum maintains active international collaborations with US and Italian institutions, operating through formal agreements with Italian Soprintendenze for cultural heritage management.