It&#39;s a big welcome to our new Expert in Residence, Dr Jessica Clarke, Roman historian and archaeologist! In this introductory interview, Katrina discovers Jessica&#39;s most exciting excavation; her first experience of archaeology as a child growing up on the Isle of Wight; how Roman magistrates were tasked with putting on public shows; and what a snarky Cicero thought about the theatre!It&#39;s now your time to ask Jessica a question so please do so here: <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=THyQHm_hgUCNzPS6f8RgumBajqZzGFNNmsrdI0K0H-FUOFlPVEhaREhYUlBCWkZZV0JFUDBLOFg4Sy4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=THyQHm_hgUCNzPS6f8RgumBajqZzGFNNmsrdI0K0H-FUOFlPVEhaREhYUlBCWkZZV0JFUDBLOFg4Sy4u</a>Jessica is a historian and archaeologist, specialising in ancient Roman theatre and entertainment. She grew up on the Isle of Wight and moved to London to study at University College London in 2019, where she received her BA, MA, and PhD. She currently works as an Archaeologist for the Museum of London Archaeology. Her first academic book, entitled A New History of Ancient Roman Theatre, is being published by Liverpool University Press, and her first trade book, entitled Julius Caesar: Murder at the Theatre, is being published through Nurnberg Literary Agents. As well as academic publications, Jessica’s writing has appeared most recently in the BBC History Magazine, History Today, La Repubblica, The Ancient History Magazine, and The History News Network. You can find her on X (formerly known as Twitter) @<a href="https://x.com/DrJessicaClarke">drjessicaclarke</a>Please note: the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker, and do not necessarily reflect those of the CA. Find out more about our <a href="https://classicalassociation.org/expert-in-residence/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Expert in Residence scheme</a>

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