- Professor of Classics and Head of the Centre for Classical Studies, Australian National University
I am Professor of Classics and Head of the Centre for Classical Studies in the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics at the Australian National University. My research focuses on the politics and society of the Ancient Mediterranean world, especially Roman emperors, monarchy, and the conflict between democracy and authoritarian rule.
Experience
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2022–presentAssociate Professor, then Professor of Classics and Head of the Centre for Classical Studies, Australian National University
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2017–2021Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor in Roman History, Macquarie University
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2011–2017Lecturer, then Senior Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, University of Queensland
Grants and Contracts
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2024Why Monarchy Endures: Answers from the Ancient Mediterranan World
- Role:
- Chief Investigator
- Funding Source:
- Australian Research Council
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2019Talking about the Caesars: Rumour and Gossip about the Roman Emperors
- Role:
- Chief Investigator
- Funding Source:
- Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
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2015Popular Perceptions of Roman Emperors from Augustus to Theodosius I
- Role:
- Chief Investigator
- Funding Source:
- Australian Research Council
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- Location: Canberra
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