Overview
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I am interested in Roman history, especially the social and political history of the Empire; Roman women, especially imperial women; topography of Rome and Roman urbanism more generally; Rome's northern frontiers; and Latin historiography.
I am interested in Roman history, especially the social and political history of the Empire; Roman women, especially imperial women; topography of Rome and Roman urbanism more generally; Rome's northern frontiers; and Latin historiography.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor Emerita of Classical Studies
·
2020 - Present
Classical Studies,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Recent Publications
HADRIAN IN SYRIA AND THE EAST
Chapter · January 1, 2025 The chapter discusses Hadrian’s interactions with Syria and the East, from his military service in the mid-90s through the Tax Law of Palmyra of 137. A rough chronological organization is followed. Particular attention is paid to his journey in 129–130, wi ... Full text Cite“The Missing Familia of Agrippina the Younger”
Chapter · December 2022 CiteINSCRIPTIONS FROM ANCIENT LATIUM - (H.) Solin (ed.) Studi storico-epigrafici sul Lazio antico II. (Commentationes Humanarum Litterarum 137.) Pp. viii + 168, b/w & colour ills. Helsinki: The Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters, 2019. Paper, €20. ISBN: 978-951-653-434-6.
Journal Article The Classical Review · October 2021 Full text CiteRecent Grants
2012 Annual Meeting of the Association of Ancient Historians, Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill, May 3-6, 2012
ConferencePrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation · 2012 - 2012View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor ·
1980
Ph.D.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor ·
1975
M.A.
Stanford University ·
1973
B.A.