Dr Jane Bellemore

Conjoint Senior Lecturer

School of Humanities, Creative Ind and Social Sci (Classics)

Email:jane.bellemore@newcastle.edu.au
Phone:(02) 4921 5231

Career Summary

Biography

Dr Bellemore's main research interest lies in the historiography of the Late Roman Republic and the Julio-Claudian period. She has published a book on the Early Imperial writer Nicolaus of Damascus, and articles on Cicero, Valerius Maximus, Josephus, Plutarch, Appian and Dio Cassius. She has also published research on The Plague of Athens, as presented by Thucydides. Dr Bellemore also has a special research interest in teaching Latin to beginners and teaches in two main historical areas, Greek and Roman. She has taught courses covering the periods: Late Bronze Age Aegean, Archaic Greece, Fifth century Athens, Middle Roman Republic, Late Roman Republic, and Early Roman Empire (until the end of the Julio-Claudian regime). Dr Bellemore has also taught literature in translation and Mythology. In addition, Dr Bellemore has taught Latin at all levels and also Greek.

Research Expertise
Historiography of the Late Roman Republic and Early Empire, Cicero's works, Reign of Tiberius.

Qualifications

PhD, University of London
Master of Arts, University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Western Australia

Keywords

Historical Studies
Language Studies
Roman History and Literature

Professional Experience

Membership

Dates	Title	Organisation / Department
	Committee Member - NSW Board of Studies	NSW Board of Studies Australia
	Member - Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies	Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies Australia
	Member - Australasian Society for Classical Studies	Australasian Society for Classical Studies Australia
1/10/2005 - 1/10/2006	Committee Member (High School Certificate, Latin)	NSW Board of Studies

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Publications

For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.

Book (2 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics	Link
1993	De Heer C, Bellemore J, Maitland J, An introductory Latin course for university students, Dept of Classics and Ancient History, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia ISBN0864222998, 260 (1993) [A1]
1984	Bellemore J, Nicolaus of Damascus: Life of Augustus,, Bristol Classical Press, Bristol, United Kingdom, 133 (1984) [A1]

Chapter (8 outputs)

Year

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2021

Bellemore J, 'Plautus, and public depictions of the bride in Rome', The Bride in the Cultural Imagination. Screen, Stage, and Literary Productions, Lexington Books, Lanham, Maryland 1-16 (2021) [B1]

2018

Bellemore J, Ryan T, 'Mothers-in law in Latin literature and Roman society', Representations of the Mother-in-Law in Literature, Film, Drama, and Television, Rowman & Littlefield, London 73-88 (2018) [B1]

2015

Bellemore J, 'Valerius Maximus and his presentation of Alexander the Great', East and West in the World Empire of Alexander: Essays in Honour of Brian Bosworth, Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford 299-316 (2015) [B1]

2013

Bellemore J, 'The identity of Drusus: The making of a Princeps', The Julio-Claudian Succession: Reality and Perception of the, Brill, Leiden 79-94 (2013) [B1]

Citations	Scopus - 2

2012

Bellemore J, 'The Roman concept of massacre: Julius Caesar in Gaul', Theatres of Violence: Massacre, Mass Killing and Atrocity throughout History, Berghahn Books, New York 38-49 (2012) [B1]

Citations	Scopus - 4

2005

Bellemore J, 'Cato's Opposition to Caesar in 59 BC', Roman Crossings: Theory and Practice in the Roman Republic, The Classical Press of Wales, Swansea 225-257 (2005) [B1]

2005

Bellemore J, 'Cato's opposition to Caesar in 59', Roman Crossings: theory and practice in the Roman Republic, The Classical Press of Wales, Swansea, Wales 225-257 (2005) [B1]

2000

Bellemore J, 'Pompey's Triumph over the Arabs', , Societe D'Etudes Latines 91-123 (2000) [C1]

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Journal article (21 outputs)

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2019

Bellemore J, 'Who was Cicero's Regina?', Ciceroniana Online. A Journal of Roman Thought, 3 73-98 (2019) [C1]

Citations	Scopus - 1

2016

Bellemore J, 'Caesar's Gallic Woman under Siege', LATOMUS, 75 888-909 (2016) [C1]

2009

Bellemore J, 'Dion Cassius: Roman history: Livres 45 and 46', Classical Review, 59 629-630 (2009) [C3]

DOI	10.1017/S0009840X09001450

2008

Bellemore J, 'Cicero's retreat from Rome in early 58 BC', Antichthon, 42 100-120 (2008) [C1]

Citations	Web of Science - 1

2007

Bellemore J, 'Tiberius and Rhodes', Klio, 89 417-453 (2007) [C1]

This analysis shows that the circumstances surrounding Tiberius withdrawal to Rhodes, because he became an unpopular historical figure, were twisted to prove his ambition and cunn... [more]

This analysis shows that the circumstances surrounding Tiberius withdrawal to Rhodes, because he became an unpopular historical figure, were twisted to prove his ambition and cunning. Too much weight has been given to this model of Tiberius, and too little to a close examination of the events in which he was involved. Most striking is the way that the sources ignore the paradox of their depiction of Tiberius as being insatiable in his desire to be princeps, although in fact he displayed an unerring aim to leave Rome in 6 and to remain away for as many years as he could. Similarly, they misconstrue the intentions of Augustus who had promoted Tiberius to be his successor and was extremely reluctant to allow him to leave imperial service, even for a short while, and yet they argue that Augustus was forced by circumstances alone to make Tiberius his heir again in AD 4. My analysis provides a more subtle interpretation of this period, both in terms of the chronology and of the significance of the events, and it reveals that Augustus never lost sight of Tiberius as his chosen heir, and when Tiberius showed himself willing, Augustus drew him very close to himself through adoption. In the period from 6 BC to AD 4 Tiberius was, however, a most reluctant successor. © 2014, Akademie Verlag GmbH, Markgrafenstr. 12-14, 10969 Berlin. All rights reserved.

DOI	10.1524/klio.2007.89.2.417
Citations	Scopus - 7

2007

Bellemore J, 'Tiberus and Rhodes', Klio: Beitraege zur Alten Geschichte, 89 417-453 (2007) [C1]

2003

Bellemore J, 'Cassius Dio and the chronology of A.D. 21', Classical Quarterly, 53 268-285 (2003)

DOI	10.1093/cq/53.1.268
Citations	Scopus - 6

2003

Bellemore J, 'Cassius Dio and the chronology of A.D. 21', Classical Quarterly, 53.1 268-285 (2003) [C1]

DOI	10.1093/cq/53.1.268
Citations	Web of Science - 4

2003

Bellemore J, 'Cassius Dio 57.20.1-57.22.4 and the Chronology of A.D. 21', Classical Quarterly, 53 268-285 (2003) [C1]

2002

Bellemore J, 'The Date of Cicero's Pro Archia', Antichthon, 36 41-53 (2002) [C1]

2000

Bellemore J, 'The Death of Agrippa Postumus and Escape of Clemens', Eranos, 98 93-114 (2000) [C1]

1999

Bellemore J, 'Josephus, Pompey and the Jews', Historia: Zeitschrift fuer Alte Geschichte, 48 94-118 (1999) [C1]

1996

Bellemore J, 'The Quaestorship of Cato and the Tribunate of Memmius'', Historia: Zeitschrift fuer Alte Geschichte, 45 504-508 (1996) [C1]

1995

Bellemore J, 'Cato the Younger in the East in 66 B.C.', Historia: Zeitschrift fuer Alte Geschichte, 44 376-379 (1995) [C1]

1995

Bellemore J, 'The wife of Sejanus', Zeitschrift fuer Papyrologie und Epigraphik, 109 255-266 (1995) [C1]

1994

Bellemore J, Plant IM, 'Thucydides, Rhetoric and Plague in Athens', Athenaeum: studi periodici di letteratura e storia dell antichita, 84 384-401 (1994) [C1]

1994

Bellemore J, Plant IM, Cunningham LM, 'Plague of Athens - Fungal Poison?', Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences, 49 521-545 (1994) [C1]

Citations	Scopus - 7Web of Science - 5

1994

Bellemore J, 'Gaius the pantomime', Antichthon: journal of ancient world studies, 28 65-79 (1994) [C1]

1992

Bellemore J, 'The Dating of Seneca's Ad Marciam De Consolatione', Classical Quarterly, 42 219-234 (1992) [C1]

Citations	Scopus - 15

1990

Bellemore J, Rawson BM, 'Alumni: the Italian Evidence', Zeitschrift fuer Papyrologie und Epigraphik, 83 1-19 (1990) [C1]

1989

Bellemore J, 'When did Valerius Maximus write the Dicta et Facta Memorabilia?', Antichthon: journal of ancient world studies, 23 67-80 (1989) [C1]

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Review (2 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics	Link
2012	Bellemore J, 'Marcus Velleius Paterculus', The Literary Encyclopedia (2012) [D2]
2009	Bellemore J, 'Review of Fromentin (V.) (ed.) Dion Cassius: Histoire romaine. Livres 45 & 46. Translated and annotated by Estelle Bertrand', Classical Review (2009) [D1]

Conference (1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics	Link
2010	Bellemore J, 'Agrippina's conspiracies against Nero', 31st Conference of the Australian Society for Classical Studies, Perth, WA (2010) [E3]

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Grants and Funding

Summary

Number of grants	6
Total funding	$7,301

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20101 grants / $1,000

Australian Society for Classical Studies, University of Western Australia, 2 - 5 February 2010$1,000

Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts

Funding body	University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts
Project Team	Doctor Jane Bellemore
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2010
Funding Finish	2011
GNo	G1000100
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

20023 grants / $5,506

Teaching development grant$5,000

Funding body: Council for University Teaching and Staff Development (Maquarie University and the University of Sydney

Funding body	Council for University Teaching and Staff Development (Maquarie University and the University of Sydney
Project Team	Jane Bellemore
Scheme	Unknown
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2002
Funding Finish	2003
GNo
Type Of Funding	External
Category	EXTE
UON	N

2002 Pacific Rim Roman Literature Seminar Wellington, NZ, 23-26 June 2002$506

Funding body: University of Newcastle

Funding body	University of Newcastle
Project Team	Doctor Jane Bellemore
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2002
Funding Finish	2002
GNo	G0182000
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

Teaching and Development Grant:$0

Funding body: University of Newcastle

Funding body	University of Newcastle
Project Team	Jane Bellemore
Scheme	Unknown
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2002
Funding Finish	2003
GNo
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	N

20012 grants / $795

Annual Conference for the Australian Society for Classical Studies, Adelaide 5-9 February 2001$795

Funding body: University of Newcastle

Funding body	University of Newcastle
Project Team	Doctor Jane Bellemore
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2001
Funding Finish	2001
GNo	G0180703
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

Teaching Development award$0

Funding body: Council for University Teaching and Staff Development (Maquarie University and the University of Sydney

Funding body	Council for University Teaching and Staff Development (Maquarie University and the University of Sydney
Project Team	Jane Bellemore
Scheme	Unknown
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2001
Funding Finish	2002
GNo
Type Of Funding	External
Category	EXTE
UON	N

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Research Supervision

Number of supervisions

Completed6

Current0

Past Supervision

Year	Level of Study	Research Title	Program	Supervisor Type
2020	PhD	Retreats and Withdrawals in Republican Roman Warfare	PhD (Classics), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle	Principal Supervisor
2019	PhD	Revised Limits of Participation in Public Life: Roman Aristocratic Women from the Late Republic to the Early Imperial Period	PhD (Classics), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle	Principal Supervisor
2014	Masters	Re-Writing Numa: The Political Usage of Numa Pompilius in the Age of Augustus	M Philosophy (Classics), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle	Co-Supervisor
2014	PhD	The Gallic Wars: A Reassessment of Caesar's Interpretation of Gallic Leadership and Military Response to Rome	PhD (Classics), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle	Principal Supervisor
2013	PhD	Ancestry and Suetonius' De Vita Caesarum	PhD (Classics), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle	Co-Supervisor
1998	Masters	Manilius' Astronomica	History, University of Western Australia	Principal Supervisor

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