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Michael Ng, PhD

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Roman historian and part-time archaeologist teaching about gender, the army, and inscriptions.

Biography

Dr. Michael Ng is a Washington born, Idaho raised Anglophile who is endlessly fascinated by the Roman army and conflict in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. His primary speciality is on the army's role in ancient society (primarily the Roman Empire). In his spare time, Dr. Ng collects fountain pens, WWI memorabilia, and antique watches as well as occasional forays to other countries. His current research is on policing in antiquity, reception of the Classics in World War I, and the aftermath of empires.

Education

  • PhD Classics (Ancient History), Royal Holloway, University of London
  • MA War Studies, King’s College London
  • BA History (w/ Latin minor), University of Idaho

Courses Taught

Courses Taught

  • HIST 1200 Constructing Past and Present I
  • HONR 1210 Polis, Republic, and Empires
  • UCOR 3400 Privilege, Power, and Powderpuffs
  • UCOR 1400 Aftermath of Empire

Teaching interests

  • Imperialism
  • Roman history
  • Military history
  • Gender