Dr. Mary Beagon

Biography

Mary Beagon is a Reader in Ancient History at the University of Manchester, specializing in the intellectual cultural history of the Graeco-Roman world, with a particular focus on the first century BC to the first century AD. She has extensively researched the works and philosophy of Pliny the Elder, contributing significantly to the understanding of ancient attitudes towards the natural world. Her seminal publication, 'Roman Nature: Thought of Pliny the Elder' (Oxford, 1992), explores these themes in depth. Beagon's research interests include the wonders of the natural world as depicted in ancient literature and the intellectual currents that shaped these perceptions. She is actively engaged in the academic community and contributes to discussions on the interdisciplinary aspects of ancient history and classics.

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