R. Bruce Hitchner

R. Bruce Hitchner is a Professor of Classical Studies and History at Tufts University, with a focus on Roman history, archaeology, and international relations. He has directed archaeological projects in North Africa and France, supported by the National Geographic Society, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the French Ministry of Culture.

• Education: PhD in History (University of Michigan, 1982), AM in History (University of Chicago, 1976), BA in History (Pennsylvania State University, 1973).

His research spans Roman provincial studies, infrastructure, and cultural heritage, alongside conflict resolution in the Balkans. He founded the Dayton Peace Accords Project (1998–2014) and advised on Bosnian constitutional reforms. His recent publications include Vandal Heaven: Reinterpreting Post-Roman North Africa (2024) and Roads and Waterways (2024), emphasizing Roman engineering and economic integration.

Scientific awards include fellowships at Oxford, Princeton, and Cambridge. He currently writes a book on the Origins of the Roman Empire (Princeton University Press). Professional roles include Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Archaeology (1998–2006) and Director of Peace and Justice Studies at Tufts (2010–2017).