Fagan Garrett

Garrett G. Fagan received his PhD in Roman Studies from McMaster Unvierstiy in Canada and is asssociate professor of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and History at Pennsylvania State University. As a specialist in Greco-Roman history, he is the author ofBathing in Public in the Roman World and The Lure of the Arena, edited or co-authored three other books, and has numerous scholarly aricles and chapters in print. Professor Fagan has appeared on the acclaimed PBS science series Nova and on The History Channel. He is also a lecturer for three courses released by The Great Courses (formerly The Teaching Company).