Prof. Ephraim David

Ephraim David is Professor emeritus of ancient history and classics at the University of Haifa, where he served as Chair of the History Department, Dean of Student Affairs and Dean of Humanities. He also served as President of the National Society for the Promotion of Classical Studies. His publications include five books and about fifty articles – in first-rank refereed journals and other prestigious academic platforms – on ancient Greek history and culture, with a special emphasis on Sparta and on the Athenian democracy. His work covers various aspects of social and political history (institutions, reforms, revolutions, methods of election and political propaganda); history of ideas, mentalities, semiotics of communication and anthropology (laughter, silence, dress, nudity, hunting, old age, and suicide in Spartan society). In addition to ancient history and classical studies, his research interests include literature and the world of Italian opera.