Mark Letteney
Ancient historian and archaeologist specializing in the history of incarceration, book history, and military archaeology; author and co-author of works including Ancient Mediterranean Incarceration and The Christianization of Knowledge in Late Antiquity.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 50min
Imperial Depths: Mark Letteney and Matthew Larsen on the Roman Prison system (JP)
Matthew Larsen, scholar of early Christianity and material culture, and Mark Letteney, archaeologist of incarceration and military history, trace ancient Roman carceral networks. They map prisons' centrality, visibility, separation, labor roles, and legal management. The conversation challenges Foucault-style origin stories and considers what a prison-free future might require.
