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Research Interests
His main area of research is Roman socioeconomic history, with an emphasis on long-distance trade and trading networks. Other areas of interest include the role of writing in the Roman world, papyrology, comparative history, and Roman material culture.
Education/Academic qualification
Ancient History, PhD, Columbia University
… → 2011
Classics, MA, University of Groningen
… → 2003
Law, MA, University of Groningen
… → 1998
Research interests
- Papyrology
- Roman long-distance trade
- Roman material culture
- Roman socioeconomic history
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Grants
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Trends and Trade in the Ancient World: Rome and the Economic Integration of the Mediterranean
7/1/16 → 6/30/17
Project: Research project
Research Output
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Roman technological progress in comparative context: The Roman Empire, Medieval Europe and Imperial China
Terpstra, T., Jan 2020, In: Explorations in Economic History. 75, 101300.Research output: Contribution to journal › Short survey › peer-review
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Kerstin Droß-Krüpe, Sabine Föllinger, Kai Ruffing (ed.), Antike Wirtschaft und ihre kulturelle Prägung (The cultural shaping of the ancient economy)
Terpstra, T. T., Jan 22 2018, In: Bryn Mawr Classical Review .Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review
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Neo-institutionalism in ancient economic history: The road ahead
Terpstra, T., Dec 28 2018, A Research Agenda for New Institutional Economics. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., p. 233-240 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Communication and roman long- distance trade
Terpstra, T. T., Jan 1 2017, Mercury's Wings: Exploring Modes of Communication in the Ancient World. Talbert, R. J. A. & Naiden, F. S. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. 45-61 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The Palmyrene Temple in Rome and Palmyra’s Trade with the West
Terpstra, T. T., 2016, Palmyrena: city, hinterland and caravan trade between Orient and Occident. Proceedings of the conference held in Athens, December 1-3, 2012. Meyer, J. C., Seland, E. H. & Anfinset, N. (eds.). Oxford: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd, p. 39-48 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution