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Ulrike Roth is a Reader in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in the socio-historical study of slavery in the Roman world. After earning her PhD from the University of Nottingham, Roth has focused her research on the roles of enslaved women and children, contributing significant insights into the complexities of social organization in ancient Rome. Her work, supported by notable research fellowships, has led to the examination of familial relationships among enslaved populations and the impact of social structures on the lives of these individuals. Roth is particularly interested in how ancient historians constructed narratives of slavery that shaped modern perspectives on the past. With a history of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, she engages her students in critical reflections on the intersections of ancient history and contemporary social issues. Roth actively participates in various academic committees, serving as a Series Editor for the Edinburgh Studies in Ancient Slavery, and has supervised numerous PhD students in her areas of expertise.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh
Specializing in Ancient History with a focus on slavery in the Roman world.
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