Al Duncan is an assistant professor in the department of classics within the UNC College of Arts and Sciences. He studies the production, reception and audience experience of ancient Greek and Roman theater and how these performances remain relevant today.
The Department of Classics shared this tribute to colleague Sharon James, who passed away on Thursday, Dec, 28.
Funding from the state legislature has boosted an economic development project in western North Carolina centered on outdoor recreation. UNC faculty and students have been providing expertise to the collaborative partnership.
Patricia Rosenmeyer takes the helm as the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies celebrates 20 years.
A self-proclaimed foodie, Ph.D. candidate Katie Tardio is researching why we eat the foods we eat in order to deepen our cultural understanding of ancient societies and how they evolved over centuries.
Jessica Wolfe has been fascinated by medieval and Renaissance culture for more than 30 years.
Classicists help connect our lives to those of the ancient world, but in Suzanne Lye’s course on magic and religion, her students do more than just connect — they create.
