You can't study Classics without the Medieval Institute Library! December 14, 2022 What is the classics major like at Notre Dame? “If you like history or poetry or art history...
New Faculty Book: Averroes on Intellect: From Aristotelian Origins to Aquinas' Critique December 12, 2022 Averroes on Intellect provides a detailed analysis of the Muslim philosopher Averroes (Ibn Rushd)'s notorious...
'Spectacular' discovery of vast 5th–7th century mosaics in Gaza December 07, 2022 The Byzantine-era discovery has been described as "the most beautiful mosaic floor" found in Palestine
From the MI Podcast: "The Exciting Adventures (and Misadventures) of Stained Glass"—Rachel Koopmans (Ph.D. '01) discusses her research December 05, 2022 Listen Now Check out this latest episode of Meeting in the Middle Ages, the Medieval Institute's...
New Conway Publication: Sounding the Word of God: Carolingian Books for Singers November 30, 2022 Drawing on a wide context of bookmaking, this sweeping study traces fundamental changes in books...
From the MRSB: "Bigger House: Cost of Living and Medieval Byzantium," by Byzantine Fellow Mark Pawlowski November 28, 2022 Holger Uwe Schmitt, The Byzantine ruined city of Mystras. Cost of living is a pressing...
From the MI Podcast: Writing a Book on Used Books! Eleonora Celora (Ph.D. candidate) discusses the art of liturgical manuscripts in the September episode November 21, 2022 Listen Now Check out this episode of Meeting in the Middle Ages, the Medieval Institute's podcast!...
New Faculty Book: Republics of Difference: Religious and Racial Self-Governance in the Spanish Atlantic World November 16, 2022 Spanish monarchs recognized the jurisdictions of many self-governing corporate groups, including Jews and Muslims on...
VIDEO: What is the Medieval Studies Major? November 14, 2022 "There are so many questions you can ask in Medieval Studies," says Maria Keller. She and...
Announcing MI Fellowships for the 2023-2024 Academic Year November 09, 2022 Every year, the Medieval Institute offers several competitively awarded fellowships. These fellowships aim to support...
New Conway Publication: "Don't Think for Yourself: Authority and Belief in Medieval Philosophy" November 07, 2022 How do we judge whether we should be willing to follow the views of experts...
MI Game Day Events Showcase the Wonders of the Middle Ages November 02, 2022 Irish Dance Performer Shannon Dunne This year, the Medieval Institute has continued to engage the...
From the Medieval Research Blog: "Unearthing the Vampire: Succubi, Secrets, and Women’s Monstrosity" October 31, 2022 Remains in the Cemetery of Pien, Poland Earlier this month, the corpse of a woman...
New Faculty Book: The Sea in the Middle: The Mediterranean World, 650–1650 October 26, 2022 The Sea in the Middle presents an original and revisionist narrative of the development of...
From the MI Podcast: Weigh your Books! Andrew Irving (Ph.D. '12) discusses medieval manuscripts and liturgy in the August episode October 24, 2022 Listen Now Check out this recent episode of Meeting in the Middle Ages, the Medieval Institute's...
Italian Studies Events at the Rome Gateway in the Spring and Summer 2022 October 19, 2022 In the Spring and Summer 2022 the Rome Global Gateway hosted and co-sponsored a series...
Join the MI this Saturday for calligraphy, manuscript-making, and the St. John's Bible! October 17, 2022 Join the Medieval Institute and the McGrath Institute for Church Life at a festive tailgate...
From the Medieval Research Blog: "The Nasrid College: Trade and Multiculturalism in a Medieval Islamic City-State" October 05, 2022 For Spain and North Africa, the late medieval period (ca. 1250-1500) was a tumultuous era...
VIDEO: Alumni Interview with Rachel Koopmans (Ph.D. '01) October 03, 2022 "I decided I wanted to do miracle stories, first because they tell us so much...
New Faculty Book: The History and Culture of Iran and Central Asia September 28, 2022 This volume examines the major cultural, religious, political, and urban changes that took place in...