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Mary T. Boatwright

Professor Emerita of Classical Studies
Classical Studies
Box 90103, Durham, NC 27708-0103
233 Allen Bldg, West Campus, Durham, NC 27708-0103
Office hours

By appointment and Zoom.

  

Overview


Pronouns: She/her

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

In the News


Published July 27, 2015
Ancient Rome and Confederate Monuments
Published July 24, 2015
Mary Boatwright: What ancient Romans can teach us about Confederate monuments

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Recent Publications


The Imperial Women of Rome: Power, Gender, Example, Context

Book · 2021 This book explores the constraints and opportunities of the women in the Roman emperor’s family from 35 BCE, when Octavia and Livia received unprecedented privileges from the state, to 235 CE, when Julia Mamaea was assassinated with her son Severus Alexand ... Cite
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Recent 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 - 2012

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Michigan, Ann Arbor · 1980 Ph.D.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor · 1975 M.A.
Stanford University · 1973 B.A.

External Links


Academia.edu page