Papers by Michał Duch
Tis paper discusses nine unpublished specimens of building ceramics from Sector XII at Novae whos... more Tis paper discusses nine unpublished specimens of building ceramics from Sector XII at Novae whose surfaces are marked with inscriptions made with a stylus (stick?) and a fingertip. The relics in question were discovered in the years 2013–2017. In terms of their palaeographic traits, they might be preliminarily divided into three distinct groups, but when chronology and place of discovery are taken into account this palaeographical division does not hold valid. The specimens are examined one by one, and follow a distinction based on their precise find-spots within Sector XII at Novae.
The paper analyses 29 specimens of stamps of legio I Minerva and legio XI Claudia, discovered in ... more The paper analyses 29 specimens of stamps of legio I Minerva and legio XI Claudia, discovered in Sector XII at Novae. Based on the artefacts, the author revisits the theses concerning so-called production centres of building ceramics. Furthermore, the author suggests a reinterpreted reading of TRA’EX and supplements the typology of such relics from Novae.
Tončinić Domagoj, Zerbini Livio (red.): Traian and the Danubian Provinces. The Political, Economic and Religious Life in the Danubian Provinces, 2021
The article provides a comparison of Novae and Oescus, enabling a discussion of Emperor Trajan’s ... more The article provides a comparison of Novae and Oescus, enabling a discussion of Emperor Trajan’s programme of construction and reconstruction on the Lower Danube. The changes introduced in Novae during Trajan’s reign are welldocumented thanks to archaeological research. Slightly less is known about Oescus, even though it is a perfect example
of Trajan’s citygenic policies.
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Der Abschnitt XII in Novae ist ungewöhnlich reich an Baukeramik. In dieser großen Anzahl fehlt es... more Der Abschnitt XII in Novae ist ungewöhnlich reich an Baukeramik. In dieser großen Anzahl fehlt es nicht an interessanten Exemplaren von gestempelten Ziegeln und Dachziegeln.
Novensia, 2017
The First Italian legion produced building ceramics used in the construction of many buildings in... more The First Italian legion produced building ceramics used in the construction of many buildings in the legion’s camp at Novae (Bulgaria), the remains of which have been investigated by archaeologists since 1960. The paper sums up current results of research on the chronology of artifacts of this kind, giving an overall review of the course and development of studies of stamped building ceramics in Novae to date.
The objective of this article is to provide a short presentation of the integration process of th... more The objective of this article is to provide a short presentation of the integration process of the areas that formed Lower Moesia. The author aims to present select methods implemented by the Romans in order to place the discussed territories under their complete control. The main differences between the individual parts of Lower Moesia have also been indicated in the article, as well as the ways in which they mutually supplemented each other, ultimately composing a cohesive whole.
The paper presents the Roman army as the factor of change and economic transformation in the prov... more The paper presents the Roman army as the factor of change and economic transformation in the province of Lower Moesia. It addresses such issues as construction activities of the Roman army, development of the logistical base in order to meet the provisioning needs of the Roman troops. The main issue is the process of development of the local market of trade and production, as well as role of the Roman army in establishing and developing the fundamental branches of economy.
M. Duch, Pięćdziesiąt lat polskich badań archeologicznych w Novae, review.: T. Derda, P. Dyczek, J. Kolendo (red.), Novae: Legionary Fortress and Late Antique Town, vol. I: A Companion on the Study of Novae, Warsaw, 2008 [2009], w: Studia Europaea Gnesnensia 6, 2012 (in print)
Books by Michał Duch
ANTIQVITAS AETERNA. Classical Studies Dedicated to Leszek Mrozewicz on His 70th Birthday, , 2021
This volume was published on the occasion of the 70th birthday of an outstanding Polish historian... more This volume was published on the occasion of the 70th birthday of an outstanding Polish historian of antiquity, Professor Leszek Mrozewicz. It consists of 53 scientific texts in English, German, French, and Italian, written by scholars from Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain and Switzerland. They deal with the various problems of classical archaeology, ancient history, classical philology, Byzantine studies and the reception of antiquity.
The subject matter of texts is diverse and chronologically covers the period from the Hellenistic times to the Late Antiquity and Byzantine Empire. However, the main focus is on topics related to the history of the Roman army and the Danubian provinces, as well as Latin epigraphy, which is Professor Leszek Mrozewicz's main interest. The volume also contains several texts devoted to a wide range of political events and social and cultural issues of the ancient world and, in addition, contributions dealing with the reception and study of antiquity in Poland. The scholarly biography of Professor Leszek Mrozewicz and the complete list of his publications are also included.
This books takes a comprehensive look at the Roman army as a factor which prompted substantial ch... more This books takes a comprehensive look at the Roman army as a factor which prompted substantial changes and economic transformations in the province of Lower Moesia, discussing its impact on the development of particular branches of the economy. The volume comprises five chapters. Chapter One, entitled “Before Lower Moesia: A Political and Economic Outline” constitutes an introduction which presents the economic circumstances in the region prior to Roman conquest. In Chapter Two, entitled “Garrison of the Lower Moesia and the Scale of Militarization”, the author estimates the size of the garrison in the province and analyzes the influence that the military presence had on the demography of Lower Moesia. The following chapter – “Monetization” – is concerned with the financial standing of the Roman soldiery and their contribution to the monetization of the province. Chapter Four, “Construction”, addresses construction undertakings on which the army embarked and the outcomes it produced, such as urbanization of the province, sustained security and order (as envisaged by the Romans), expansion of the economic market and exploitation of the province’s natural resources. In the final chapter, entitled “Military Logistics and the Local Market”, the narrative focuses on selected aspects of agriculture, crafts and, to a slightly lesser extent, on trade and services. The book demonstrates how the Roman army, seeking to meet its provisioning needs, participated in and contributed to the functioning of these industries.
This books takes a comprehensive look at the Roman army as a factor which prompted substantial ch... more This books takes a comprehensive look at the Roman army as a factor which prompted substantial changes and economic transformations in the province of Lower Moesia, discussing its impact on the development of particular branches of the economy. The volume comprises five chapters. Chapter One, entitled “Before Lower Moesia: A Political and Economic Outline” constitutes an introduction which presents the economic circumstances in the region prior to Roman conquest. In Chapter Two, entitled “Garrison of the Lower Moesia and the Scale of Militarization”, the author estimates the size of the garrison in the province and analyzes the influence that the military presence had on the demography of Lower Moesia. The following chapter – “Monetization” – is concerned with the financial standing of the Roman soldiery and their contribution to the monetization of the province. Chapter Four, “Construction”, addresses construction undertakings on which the army embarked and the outcomes it produced, such as urbanization of the province, sustained security and order (as envisaged by the Romans), expansion of the economic market and exploitation of the province’s natural resources. In the final chapter, entitled “Military Logistics and the Local Market”, the narrative focuses on selected aspects of agriculture, crafts and, to a slightly lesser extent, on trade and services. The book demonstrates how the Roman army, seeking to meet its provisioning needs, participated in and contributed to the functioning of these industries.
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Conference Presentations by Michał Duch
We have the pleasure of informing you that the registration deadline for our conference entitled ... more We have the pleasure of informing you that the registration deadline for our conference entitled Oppression, Serfdom, Domination. Subjugation and Violence in the Light of the New Humanities has been extended to the 11th of October 2024. The conference will take place on November 28th-29th, 2024, at the Institute of European Culture in Gniezno, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. The subject of our conference is discrimination, aggression and terror.
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of Trajan’s citygenic policies.
Books by Michał Duch
The subject matter of texts is diverse and chronologically covers the period from the Hellenistic times to the Late Antiquity and Byzantine Empire. However, the main focus is on topics related to the history of the Roman army and the Danubian provinces, as well as Latin epigraphy, which is Professor Leszek Mrozewicz's main interest. The volume also contains several texts devoted to a wide range of political events and social and cultural issues of the ancient world and, in addition, contributions dealing with the reception and study of antiquity in Poland. The scholarly biography of Professor Leszek Mrozewicz and the complete list of his publications are also included.
Drafts by Michał Duch
Conference Presentations by Michał Duch
of Trajan’s citygenic policies.
The subject matter of texts is diverse and chronologically covers the period from the Hellenistic times to the Late Antiquity and Byzantine Empire. However, the main focus is on topics related to the history of the Roman army and the Danubian provinces, as well as Latin epigraphy, which is Professor Leszek Mrozewicz's main interest. The volume also contains several texts devoted to a wide range of political events and social and cultural issues of the ancient world and, in addition, contributions dealing with the reception and study of antiquity in Poland. The scholarly biography of Professor Leszek Mrozewicz and the complete list of his publications are also included.