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"A Literary Landscape of Istanbul": MI Visiting Scholar Jameson Kısmet Bell Publishes New Research

March 03, 2025

From the Podcast: "Witnessing the Crusades in the Eastern Roman Empire," with Dr. Leonora Neville

February 26, 2025

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From the Medieval Research Blog: "Epithets, Epistles, and Erasmus, Oh my [most serene king of Britain]!"

February 05, 2025

Detail, Two Studies of the Left Hand of Erasmus…

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Thomas Burman recognized as a Medieval Academy of America Fellow

February 03, 2025

Professor Thomas Burman Thomas Burman, Director of the Medieval Institute, has recently been recognized as...

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'Absolutely outstanding' 12-century picture stone unearthed in Germany likely depicts bishop who brought Christianity to region

January 27, 2025

Picture stone (WKM MV); from Archaeology Magazine. From Archaeology…

Fellowship Opportunity for Sophomores through the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good

January 22, 2025

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From the Medieval Research Blog: "'A Cord Laid Tight Loosens Discord': The Shifting Role of Precision in the Byzantine LandSurvey Tradition"

January 15, 2025

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Welcome back!

January 13, 2025

Happy New Year! As we begin 2025, the Medieval Institute…

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From the Medieval Research Blog: "From Chariots to Chaucer: Mastiffs in Medieval England"

January 06, 2025

Image of a warrior holding a mastiff-type dog on a leash from an expansive Assyrian...

Best Wishes this Holiday Season!

December 16, 2024

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We need your votes! Support Ph.D. Candidate Francisco J. Cintrón Mattei in the MAA/Princeton Sweet 16 OAR Competition

December 12, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Francisco J. Cintrón Mattei, a Ph.D. candidate…

From Chequered Board to Medievalist Commons: The Medieval Studies Research Blog Turns Ten!

December 11, 2024

Medieval Studies Research…

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Video: "Working Groups in Action: Join the Conversation"

December 09, 2024

From the Research Blog: "Ivo of Chartes, De adventu Domini (On the Advent of the Lord)"

December 02, 2024

Barbara Newman appointed next editor of Speculum

November 27, 2024

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From the Medieval Research Blog: "'Dressing Up': Medieval Fables, Fashion, and Social Instability"

November 18, 2024

Woodcut of The Ass and the Lion Skin, from a 1479 incunabulum of Heinrich Steinhöwel’s...

From the MI Podcast: "Taking 'Eating Your Words' Literally," with Dr. Katherine Storm Hindley

November 11, 2024

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ISLA Humanities Fellowships Applications Are Open

November 06, 2024

ISLA's 2024-2025 Annual Research Theme: The Public Applications open in November…

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Jonathan R. Lyon wins the 2024 Otto Gründler Book Prize

November 04, 2024

Jonathan R. Lyon From the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University: The Medieval…

Alumni Spotlight: David Mengel (Ph.D.'04)

October 28, 2024

The Medieval Institute is pleased to present our Fall 2024 Alumni Spotlight. In this series...

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Medieval Sites in Italy, Syria, Turkey and Vietnam added to World Heritage List

October 16, 2024

From Medievalists.net: Ruins from a Late Antique and Medieval town Twenty-five…

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From the Research Blog: "Melusine: The Myth, the Woman, the Legend"

October 14, 2024

Tour Mélusine was built at the end of the 12th century/beginning of the 13th century...

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Applications now open for 2025–26 fellowships at the Newberry Library

October 09, 2024

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From the Podcast: "Discussing the Dialogue (of Peter Alfonsi) with Dr. Dov Honick"

October 02, 2024

Dr. Megan J. Hall promoted to Associate Director of the Medieval Institute

September 30, 2024

Dr. Megan J. Hall From Thomas E. Burman, Robert M. Conway Director…

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Congratulations to our medieval studies community!

September 25, 2024

Each fall, we solicit updates from our community about the work they've done over the...

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Upcoming MAA Deadlines, Grants and Prizes

September 16, 2024

Upcoming Medieval Academy of American Deadlines, Grants, and Prizes. Visit the MAA blog (links below)...

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From the Medieval Research Blog: "Poetry as a Quadrivial Art?"

September 11, 2024

Coëtivy Master (Henri de Vulcop?) (French, active about 1450 – 1485), Philosophy Presenting the Seven...

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"Teaching Beowulf: Practical Approaches," with alumni contributions, now published

September 09, 2024

The Medieval Institute is delighted to announce the release of a new book, Teaching Beowulf:...

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Welcome back!

August 26, 2024

We're delighted to have our faculty and students back for another terrific year together. Here...