Anthony Kaldellis is a leading historian and a professor of Classics at the University of Chicago, who specializes in Greek historiography, Plato, and Byzantine Studies. He has published many books and articles on the history, culture, and literature of Byzantium, ranging from the fourth to the fifteenth centuries. He is previous publications include The New Roman Empire: A History of Byzantium (2023). He is also the host of the podcast "Byzantium & Friends."