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Caillan Davenport

@drcdavenport.bsky.social
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Professor of Classics & Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at The Australian National University, husband & father to twin boys. researchportalplus.anu.edu.au/en/pe…

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Australasian Classical Reception Studies Network (ACRSN) @acrsn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#PhD #scholarship in Latin literature and/or Roman slavery at Australian National University, Canberra with Dr Tom Geue - The Elephant in the Study: Working Latin Literature for the Enslaved study.anu.edu.au/scholarships... (domestic & international)
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The Elephant in the Study: Working Latin Literature for the Enslaved PhD Scholarship | The Australian National University
The Elephant in the Study: Working Latin Literature for the Enslaved PhD Scholarship, Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship in Latin literature and/or Roman slavery. The scholarship is suppor...
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Dr Nicola Holm @nrholm.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
CfP for Leeds IMC 2027 for a panel organised by myself and Alexandra Kujanpaa (ANU)!
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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The gossips of ancient Rome | RNZ www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
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The gossips of ancient Rome
Author of Behind Caesar's Back, Caillan Davenport joins Susana Lei’ataua.
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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The Tetrarchic Persecution of … - Emperors of Rome - Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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The Tetrarchic Persecution of Christians
Podcast Episode · Emperors of Rome · March 31 · 43m
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Yale University Press @yalepress.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Open Letters Review's says of BEHIND CAESAR'S BACK, "Davenport has produced a masterwork of Roman history synthesis."
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Behind Caesar's Back by Caillan Davenport — Open Letters Review
A wide-ranging study of gossip in the ancient Roman world
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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
How the Tetrarchy Won the East - Emperors of Rome - Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
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How the Tetrarchy Won the East
Podcast Episode · Emperors of Rome · March 20 · 36m
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Yale University Press @yalepress.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Want to learn more about the rumors and gossip behind Roman emperors? Don't miss a new interview of Caillan Davenport, author of BEHIND CAESAR'S BACK on New Books Network.
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Caillan Davenport, "Behind Caesar's Back: Rumor, Gossip, and the Making of the Roman Emperors" (Yale UP, 2026) - New Books Network
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Caillan Davenport @drcdavenport.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
I had a great time talking to Miranda Melcher on the @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social about my new book, "Behind Caesar's Back: Rumor, Gossip, and the Making of the Roman Emperors". Listen to the full podcast here: newbooksnetwork.com/behind-caesa...
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Caillan Davenport, "Behind Caesar's Back: Rumor, Gossip, and the Making of the Roman Emperors" (Yale UP, 2026) - New Books Network
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Emperors of Rome podcast @romepodcast.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
In the new Emperors of Rome podcast Diocletian sets up the Tetrarchy in an effort to create more stability throughout the Roman empire. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Australasian Classical Reception Studies Network (ACRSN) @acrsn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#PhD Adelaide Uni - EOI - with ARC Discovery Project “Consoling the Self: Historical Grief Strategies and the Healing Arts” (Prof Han Baltussen) - some aspect of the ancient history of grief and (self)consolation. Australian citizens/perm res. Contact: han.baltussen(at)adelaide.edu.au
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Lea Beness @leabeness.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Attn. NSW High School History/Ancient History Teachers: Free to a good home. A run of 'Teaching History' 2010-2016. Misc. issues of 'Ancient History: Resources for Teachers'. I would love to see these go to a resource-poor school but mostly would like to see them being useful to someone. DM me.
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Emperors of Rome podcast @romepodcast.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Emperors of Rome is now an inpdepenent podcast and looking for listener support on Patreon. Thanks to everyone who's listened to the show over the years! To find out more, check out here: www.patreon.com/romepodcast
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Emperors of Rome | Patreon
creating a history podcast
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Caillan Davenport @drcdavenport.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
My new book, "Behind Caesar's Back: Rumor, Gossip, and the Making of the Roman Emperors", published by @yalepress.bsky.social, is out today in the US! (It will be released in Australia in March.) yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
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Australasian Classical Reception Studies Network (ACRSN) @acrsn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
#PhD opportunity - Adelaide University - ARC Discovery Project with Prof. Han Baltussen “Consoling the Self: Historical Grief Strategies & the Healing Arts”. PhD on some aspect of ancient history of grief & (self)consolation. 3.5yrs. Australian citizen/permanent resident only
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Dr Nicola Holm @nrholm.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
See you all at IMC next year! Come along to the Civic and Personal Competition in the Roman East panels organised by myself and Yannis Brichant!
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CAC - SCÉC @cacscec.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Great opportunity! Check out our full post about a PhD position at York University in Toronto in the History of Authoritarian Politics in Ancient Rome with Professor Benjamin Kelly. Deadline is January 15th. Share with Master's students in your networks! www.cac-scec.ca/2025/11/york...
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PhD Position at York University (Toronto) in the History of Authoritarian Politics in Ancient Rome (Deadline January 15) - The Classical Association of Canada
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Caillan Davenport @drcdavenport.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
The deadline on this PhD scholarship on ancient monarchy at ANU has been extended until November 28. Full details here: study.anu.edu.au/scholarships...
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Why Monarchy Endures: Answers from the Ancient Mediterranean World PhD Scholarship | The Australian National University
Why Monarchy Endures: Answers from the Ancient Mediterranean World PhD Scholarship, Applications are invited for one PhD scholarship in monarchy and government in the Ancient Mediterranean world (c. 1...
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Caillan Davenport @drcdavenport.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
I have one PhD scholarship attached to my Ancient Monarchy Future Fellowship project for a candidate working on ancient monarchy and religion, preferably with a comparative element. $38,154 stipend for domestic & international candidates. Deadline 30 September. study.anu.edu.au/scholarships...
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Why Monarchy Endures: Answers from the Ancient Mediterranean World PhD Scholarship | The Australian National University
Why Monarchy Endures: Answers from the Ancient Mediterranean World PhD Scholarship, Applications are invited for one PhD scholarship in monarchy and government in the Ancient Mediterranean world (c. 1...
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Caillan Davenport @drcdavenport.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
My new book is coming soon from Yale University Press: "Behind Caesar's Back: Rumor, Gossip, and the Making of the Roman Emperors" yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
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Behind Caesar's Back
A thrilling exploration of what Romans thought about their emperors, and how rumors and gossip—ranging from new taxes to rulers’ sex lives—shaped lead...
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Caillan Davenport @drcdavenport.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Applications now open for 2 PhD scholarships at ANU as part of my ARC Future Fellowship Project, 'Why Monarchy Endures: Answers from the Ancient Mediterranean World'. Open to both Aus & international candidates. Informal inquiries to brainstorm topics very welcome! study.anu.edu.au/scholarships...
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Why Monarchy Endures: Answers from the Ancient Mediterranean World PhD Scholarship | The Australian National University
Why Monarchy Endures: Answers from the Ancient Mediterranean World PhD Scholarship, Applications are invited for two PhD scholarships in monarchy and government in the Ancient Mediterranean world (c. ...
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Caillan Davenport @drcdavenport.bsky.social · 02/08/2024
I'm very honoured to have received an ARC Future Fellowship to explore 'Why Monarchy Endures'. I know how incredibly lucky I am to receive this grant, and I plan to use my position to support and empower as many HDRs and ECRs as I can. cass.anu.edu.au/news/cass-re...
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