Justin Meyer

Justin Meyer is a Lecturer in the Department of Classics at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a PhD in History from the same institution, awarded in Spring 2023. His research focuses on classical reception in the German Renaissance, particularly how Graeco-Roman ideas shaped German national identity. He is also translating a German monograph on papal speeches from the Middle Ages into English.

Education: PhD in History, Washington University in St. Louis (2023).

Research interests include the intersection of ancient texts with modern nationalism, intellectual history, and the role of classical knowledge in shaping Renaissance-era identities. His work bridges classical studies with questions of cultural and political self-definition.

Recent publications include an article in the Sixteenth Century Journal (Fall 2023) analyzing how Roman geographical concepts were reinterpreted to construct German patriotism. He has received the Penelope Biggs Travel Award, supporting research in Munich.

Advising and grants: Recipient of the Penelope Biggs Travel Award (2025). No current advising roles explicitly listed.