Epigraphy
Embark on a journey into the world of epigraphy in the Roman Empire with our curated reading list.
Epigraphy, the study of inscriptions engraved on stone, metal, or other durable materials, provides invaluable insights into various aspects of Roman society, culture, and history. Explore the rich diversity of Roman inscriptions, from official decrees and public announcements to funerary monuments and graffiti. Delve into the techniques and practices of ancient Roman epigraphers, and learn how they deciphered and interpreted these inscriptions to reconstruct the past. Investigate the role of epigraphy in documenting political, religious, and social phenomena, as well as its significance for understanding linguistic and paleographic developments. Whether you’re interested in the epigraphy of specific regions or periods, the use of epigraphic evidence in archaeological research, or the broader implications of inscriptions for our understanding of the Roman world, our reading list offers a wealth of resources to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of this fascinating field.
General
- Bruun, C. & Edmondson, J. (ed.), The Oxford handbook of Roman epigraphy, Oxford, 2015.
- Cooley, A., The Cambridge manual of Latin epigraphy, Cambridge, 2012.
Further Reading
- Bodel, J.P., Epigraphic evidence: ancient history from inscriptions, London, 2001.
- MacMullen, R., ‘The Epigraphic Habit in the Roman Empire‘ in AJP.103.3, 1982.
- Millar, F., ‘Epigraphy’ in Sources for ancient history, Cambridge, 1983, 80-136.
- Woolf, G., ‘Monumental Writing and the Expansion of Roman Society in the Early Empire’ in JRS.86, 1996.
