ABOUT

Henry H. Davis is a historian with a BA (Hons) in Classical Studies from the Open University, working independently on Roman history and how it is written. His work focuses on elite networks and the exercise of power in the Roman world.

His research uses prosopography—the study of names and connections among the Roman elite—alongside genealogy and close reading of primary sources, supported by inscriptions, coins, and other archaeological evidence.

He is currently examining the Roman world after the Jewish War of 66–73 CE, including the role of the Roman ruling elite in the writing of early Christian texts.

He has published one book and is currently working on a second.