Dr. Edward Bispham

Biography

Edward Bispham is an Associate Professor of Ancient History and a Tutorial Fellow at Brasenose College, University of Oxford. He holds a DPhil in Ancient History from Jesus College, Oxford, and has an extensive academic background in the fields of Roman History, Roman Art, Archaeology, and Epigraphy. His research interests are varied but primarily focus on the history and archaeology of pre-Roman and Roman Italy, the impact of Roman conquest, and political and cultural history during the Roman Republic. He serves as the Co-Director of the Sangro Valley Project, collaborating with Prof. Susan Kane from Oberlin College, Ohio. Bispham's teaching includes undergraduate papers on ancient history, and he emphasizes the use of archaeological data in historical discourse. Over the past decade and a half, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of Roman historiography and has been involved in numerous fieldwork projects in central Italy. His recent return from a year spent as a university administrator has reignited his focus on full-time research and teaching, allowing him to continue his exploration of the social and cultural dynamics in ancient Rome, including his work on the Social War. Bispham has a record of various publications, contributing to the academic community through both edited volumes and scholarly articles.

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