Dr. Carl Johnson

Biography

Carl Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia. His research interests encompass Ptolemaic Royal Titulature, social history of the Hellenistic World, and the dynamics of relations between indigenous Greco-Roman populations during antiquity. He investigates the social history of the Hellenistic era, focusing on Ptolemaic monarchy and its interaction with the indigenous Egyptian population and the Greek ruling class. Utilizing a multitude of sources including literary, numismatic, epigraphic, and papyrological evidence, Johnson aims to understand the impact and influence of Greek culture on Egyptian society as well as the broader issues of coexistence and syncretism among ancient peoples and modern social realities in Canada. He also conducts research into the traditions, customs, and myths of the Nhla7kpmx nation in British Columbia.

Research Interests