Dr. Anthony Kaldellis

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Biography

Anthony Kaldellis is the Gaylord Donnelly Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Classics and the College at the University of Chicago. His research examines the history, culture, and literature of the Eastern Roman Empire, particularly during the transition from antiquity to the fifteenth century. Kaldellis has focused on the reception of ancient Hellenic culture through various authors and has studied historical identities in the context of Hellenism and Byzantium. He has authored several monographs, including studies on Byzantine life, political identities, and ethnic identities within the Roman Empire. Kaldellis has also translated works of significant medieval Greek writers and has created an academic podcast titled 'Byzantium & Friends.' His latest publication, 'The New Roman Empire,' offers a comprehensive history of Byzantium, integrating social, economic, and religious developments into a narrative framework.

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TOEFL
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Reading
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IELTS
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Department of Philosophy