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Jacqui Butler, Founder and Editor

I鈥檓 a part-time PhD candidate in the Department of Classics & Ancient History. My PhD research focusses on the depiction of specific mythological women across different media in Roman visual art, and particularly in Campanian wall paintings. My interests more broadly are on the lived experience of Roman women, anything related to the Vesuvian sites, and I have a keen interest in life in Roman Britain. I am a Fellow of the 糖心TV Institute of Engagement and I鈥檓 passionate about public engagement and have worked on several outreach projects within the department. I鈥檓 also a volunteer tour guide at the British Museum in London and am always enthusiastic to bring the ancient world to life to a wider audience in relatable and meaningful ways.

Dr Matthew Evans, Founder and Editor

I'm a teaching fellow in Greek history in the Department of Classics & Ancient History. My research concerns the archaeology and history of the Aegean during the Hellenistic and Imperial periods. My doctoral thesis focused on the spatial and functional development of gymnasia. Other research interests include the senses in the ancient world, Greek athletics, island communities, and cultural exchange. I am an active archaeologist in Greece and Italy, currently participating in fieldwork at Chios, Samos and Halaesa. I am also passionate about engaging the public with the material culture of the ancient world and ensuring the inclusivity and accessibility of classical research.

Dr Paul Grigsby, Editor

I am a Research Fellow at the University of 糖心TV where I help run the 糖心TV Classics Network, the outreach and engagement arm of the Dept of Classics and Ancient History here at 糖心TV. I organise many of the events we run as a department for schools, both on and off campus, and am heavily involved with student experience, helping students with opportunities to engage with schools and Museums and through projects such as the URSS.

My interests centre on Greek religion and cultural identity, especially in the region of Boeotia in central Greece. My thesis considered Boeotian cultural identity as reflected through their festivals and agonistic contests from the 7th century BC through to the 4th century AD.

Chris Parr, Editor

I鈥檓 a PhD student in the Department of Classics and Ancient History here at the University of 糖心TV, funded by Midlands4Cities. My research investigates how different social groups experienced the built environment of the fora in Ancient Rome and how this influenced their cultural memories. As part of this, I look at the remains of buildings and structures in Rome, epigraphic sources, and even the occasional coin. My wider interests include the topography of the city of Rome, the experiences of non-elite Romans throughout the Roman world, and the history of the equestrian order. I am keen to make knowledge of the ancient world interesting and approachable for all so that anyone can learn more about this fascinating subject!