Edward J. Watts
history.ucsd.edu
Biography
History
Edward J. Watts is a professor of history at the University of California, San Diego, specializing in the intellectual and religious history of the Roman and early Byzantine Empires.
He received his PhD from Yale University in 2002.
Watts's research focuses on the transition period between late antiquity and the early medieval era, particularly exploring the cultural and religious changes that occurred during this time.
His work often examines the interactions between different religious and philosophical traditions in the Mediterranean world.
Watts is known for his innovative approach to ancient history, using prosopographical methods to provide fresh insights into well-studied periods.
