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Fanny Dolansky is an Associate Professor specializing in Roman Social History, Latin Literature, and Roman Religion at Brock University. Her research focuses on the customs and practices of the Roman family, specifically religious rites in Italy and the provinces during Rome's central period (c. 200 BCE to 200 CE), as well as the history of children and childhood across the ancient Mediterranean. She has published extensive work on family festivals and rituals including the Parentalia, Saturnalia, and the toga virilis ceremony, along with studies on the relationship between dolls, gender, and identity, material evidence of children’s play, and aspects of education in the Roman world. Dolansky's interests encompass a broad range of topics in Roman social and cultural history, including health, disasters, religious minorities, and commemorations. She teaches regularly on literary authors such as Ovid and has been actively involved in supervising graduate theses on topics related to Roman life and Latin pedagogy. Dolansky is the recipient of the Brock University Award for Excellence in Teaching for Early Career Faculty and serves on several advisory councils and boards related to classical studies.
Brock University • St. Catharines, ON
Teaches courses on Roman Social History, Latin Literature, and Roman Religion; supervising graduate student research.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.