Christopher Epplett
- Faculty
- History and Religion Department
- Office: C868
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Degrees
B.A. (Hons) McMaster University; M.A. McMaster University; Ph.D. University of British Columbia.Expertise
Ancient military and social history, Hellenistic world and the later Roman Empire, Gladiatorial combat in the ancient worldResearch Areas
Animal spectacles of the Roman Empire, Irregular Roman forts of the Julio-Claudian period on the Rhine frontierPrevious Research Areas
Ancient exploration, Procurement of exotic animals in antiquity, Roman animal spectacles in late antiquity, War elephants in the Hellenistic periodAlternate Languages
GermanBiography
COURSES TAUGHT:
HISTORY 1000: Western Civilization
HISTORY 2001: Main Themes in Ancient History
HISTORY 3007: Greek and Roman Mythology
HISTORY 3100: The Roman Revolution: From Republic to Empire
HISTORY 3100: The Ancient Greek City-State
HISTORY 3100: The Later Roman Empire
HISTORY 3100: The Hellenistic Age
HISTORY 4001: Ancient Warfare and Society
HISTORY 4001: Ancient Sports and Entertainment
Research Interests
Chris' broad research interests are ancient military and social history, in particular that of the Hellenistic world and the later Roman Empire. One of Chris' particular interests is spectacles, such as gladiatorial combat, in the ancient world. He wrote his dissertation on the Roman beast-hunts, and has published a number of articles on the same subject.Current Research and Creative Activity
| Title | Location | Grant Information | Principal Investigator | Co Researchers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irregular Roman Forts | Germany, Holland, Switzerland |
University of Lethbridge Research Fund, $4,500, 2003 - current.
|
Chris Epplett, University of Lethbridge | Tony Barrett, University of British Columbia |
| Writing book on “Animal Spectacles of the Roman Empire" |
Previous Research
| Title | Grant Agency | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| “War Elephants in the Hellenistic Period” | 2006 | |
| “Anastasius and the Venationes” | 2004 | |
| “Winter Warfare in Antiquity: Image and Reality” | 2003 | |
| “The Preparation of Animals for Roman Spectacula. Vivaria and their Administration” | 2003 | |
| “The Capture of Animals by the Roman Military” | 2001 |