The Office of UGA Research recently published a profile of Dr. Timothy Yang. You can read the complete article by Olivia Randall "Unearthing hidden histories with Timothy Yang" on the website of UGA Research at this link.

As an associate professor at the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, Yang approaches his research using a “microhistory” perspective, using one event or case study to demonstrate larger themes and global impact. On the surface, his research focuses on Asian history and the role of commodities like food and medicine. Diving deeper, however, reveals how seemingly minor forces can have surprising influence...