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Michael J. Carter is a Professor in Classics and Archaeology at Brock University, specializing in Greek and Roman History and Latin. His primary research focus is on the social and cultural significance of gladiatorial contests and similar spectacles in the Eastern provinces of the Roman Empire, emphasizing the impact of Roman spectacles on Greek society and identity. He also explores the logistics surrounding these events, including their financing, organization, and the multi-sensory experiences they provided. His broader research interests encompass Roman history, Romanization, the topography of Rome, and the study of Greek and Latin languages, epigraphy, and historiography. Carter has received recognition for his academic contributions, including the Humanities Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity in 2014 and the Faculty of Humanities Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2013.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.