Marissa Duffield ’24 presents on Cleopatra in early cinema at classical studies conference

Assistant Professor of Classical Languages

I'm Assistant Professor of Classical Languages in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. I enjoy teaching and writing about all things Greek and Roman, as well as the legacy of classical antiquity in later historical contexts. My research centers on Latin and Greek literature, especially poetry, and… Read More

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Marissa Duffield ’24 presents on Cleopatra in early cinema at classical studies conference

November 6, 2023

Their research, “Cleopatra on Screen: How Western Biases and Orientalism Informed Early Film Adaptations of Cleopatra,” examined stage and screen representations of the famous Egyptian queen — and the ideologies behind them.

Mary T. Boatwright – “The Jewish Revolts against Rome: Exceptional, or To Be Expected?” – Public Lecture, Sept. 16

September 7, 2019

Boatwright, a professor of classical studies at Duke University, will examine a series of dramatic rebellions against the Roman Empire to explore ancient imperialism and identity.