Dr Christopher Gribbin

Dr Christopher Gribbin is a public historian, specialising in ancient Greece and Rome. He has a particular interest in understanding how people make sense of the world, whether through religion, philosophy, myth, art or architecture.

Christopher is an Adjunct Lecturer at La Trobe University and has also lectured at Melbourne and Monash universities. He founded the University of Melbourne’s Classics Summer School in 2002 and ran it for 15 years.

Christopher is actively involved in bringing the ancient world to the community in a meaningful and entertaining way. He regularly talks to community groups, professional organisations and school groups. He has worked on special events with the Hellenic Museum and Humanities 21, and developed educational products with the ABC and the History Teachers’ Association of Victoria.He also records podcasts and leads cultural tours visiting ancient sites with Australians Studying Abroad.

He is well regarded as a clear and enthusiastic teacher who loves to share his passion about the ancient world with the community.