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Peter Krentz serves as Chair and W. R. Grey Professor of Classics and Professor of History at Davidson College, with primary affiliation in the Department of Classics.
Education:
- Ph.D., Yale University
- M.A., Yale University
- B.A., Yale University
His research specializes in Ancient Greek History, emphasizing military conflicts and classical texts. Key works include analyses of the Athenian oligarchy of the Thirty and Xenophon's Hellenika, alongside exploration of ethics in archaeology and cinematic portrayals of antiquity. Teaching covers foundational courses like The Ancient World and specialized seminars on Greek-Persian relations and Athenian justice.
Scholarly output centers on military history, exemplified by The Battle of Marathon (2010), which reinterprets the iconic clash through tactical, geopolitical, and democratic lenses within Greek-Persian warfare.
Scientific awards:
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Professor Krentz actively mentors classics majors, prioritizing Mediterranean study abroad experiences through programs in Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Italy, including Semester at Sea voyages. He integrates fieldwork—such as excavations at Caesarea Maritima—with classroom instruction to contextualize ancient civilizations.
