David S. Potter

David Potter is Francis W. Kelsey Professor of Greek and Roman History, Arthur F. Thurnau professor and Professor of Greek and Latin in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan, where he has taught for more than a quarter century. He is the author of numerous books on Roman History,has appeared on numerous History Channel programs about Roman History and, for a number of years, contributed a weekly column on issues in Greek, Roman and modern sports to the Chicago Tribune's RedEye. His recent books include Life, Death and Entertainment in the Roman Empire (with David Mattingly), Emperors of Rome, The Roman Empire at Bay 180-395, The Victor's Crown, Ancient Rome, A New History and Constantine the Emperor. He likes to think that he has the ability to appreciate things he has no ability to do so he delights in Classical Music and his athletic endeavors have devolved from active participation to vigorous fandom.