Edith Hall
Edith Hall is a Professor of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University and a Fellow of the British Academy. A leading authority on ancient Greek literature and culture, her work ranges across Greek and Roman history, philosophy, theatre, and the afterlives of classical ideas in the modern world. Edith is internationally recognised for her scholarship on class, gender, ethnicity, and social power in ancient sources, as well as for her commitment to making classics accessible and inclusive. She has published more than thirty books, appears frequently on radio and television, and works closely with theatres and cultural institutions worldwide. Awarded the Classical Association Prize in 2023, she is widely admired for combining rigorous scholarship with a passion for public engagement.