Ruby Mackle

Ruby Mackle is a Master’s candidate in the Classics and Archaeology department. Her thesis examines depictions of Roman agricultural practice in literary sources compared to archaeological evidence. She is interested in landscape archaeology, investigating relationships between people and landscapes in the past, and works at the intersection between different fields of study. Particular interests are the relationship between literature and archaeology, as well as evidence from other areas like bioarchaeology. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, reading, and playing netball and football.