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Posts by Caillan Davenport

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The Tetrarchic Persecution of Christians Podcast Episode · Emperors of Rome · March 31 · 43m

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Thank you so much! I'm delighted to hear you are enjoying it.

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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

Open Letters Review's says of BEHIND CAESAR'S BACK, "Davenport has produced a masterwork of Roman history synthesis."

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How the Tetrarchy Won the East Podcast Episode · Emperors of Rome · March 20 · 36m

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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

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

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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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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#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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Thanks so much Nicola!

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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 | Patreon creating a history podcast

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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Thanks so much Peter!

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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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#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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Congratulations, Nicola!

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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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PhD Position at York University (Toronto) in the History of Authoritarian Politics in Ancient Rome (Deadline January 15) - The Classical Association of Canada Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates! Nous vous invitons à vous inscrire à notre newsletter afin de recevoir les mises à jour! First name Last name Email Institution/ Organization All subscri...

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!

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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...

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.
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Thanks Hannah!

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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...

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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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. ...

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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Thank you!

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Thank you so much Peter!

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And I'd like to acknowledge all the outstanding Humanities researchers at ANU and other institutions who worked so hard on applications, and were not funded this round. There is so much excellent scholarship being undertaken across the academy, and I know how very fortunate I am.

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Many, many thanks to the ARC for this opportunity and to all my fantastic supporters: Bec Payne and her amazing team in the Research Office, all my excellent colleagues in Classics & SLLL & CASS, my generous CASS mentor Frank Bongiorno, and my wife Meaghan (for everything!)

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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.
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