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Elizabeth A. R. Brown Medieval Historians Archive

The Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries is happy to announce the Elizabeth A. R. Brown Medieval Historians Archive. Historian Elizabeth A.R. Brown (“Peggy”), who died in August 2024 at age … Continue reading

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Univ. of Toronto – Summer Latin Program

The Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto offers a Summer Latin Program consisting of three levels of study that may be of interest to your community or network. Beginning Latin, Level I Latin, and Level II Latin … Continue reading

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Columbia Chinese painting conference – April 3-5, 2026

The conference “Meditative Retreat by Streams and Mountains: New Reflections on Chinese Painting and Visual Culture” brings together the most recent research on Chinese painting, focusing on its intersections with image-making practices, ritual traditions, sensory experience, social dynamics, and cross-cultural … Continue reading

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MAA News – From the Editor’s Desk

I’ve just completed my first annual report as the new editor of Speculum. If you’re a glutton for punishment, you can read the whole thing under Proceedings in the July issue. But in the meantime, I’d like to share some … Continue reading

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MAA News – Online Registration for the Annual Meeting Closes on March 10th

Online Registration for the 101st Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America closes on March 10th. There will be a surcharge for onsite registration. The Meeting will take place on March 19–21, 2026 on the campuses of the University … Continue reading

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MAA News – 2027 Call for Papers

The 102nd Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America will take place on the campus of the University of Toronto, 15-17 April, 2027. The meeting is hosted by The Centre for Medieval Studies, in partnership with the Pontifical Institute … Continue reading

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MAA News – 2026 Summer Programming Deadlines

CARA Summer Tuition Scholarships The MAA/CARA Summer Tuition Scholarships support graduate students and especially promising undergraduate students participating in summer courses in medieval languages or manuscript studies.* Applicants must be members of the Medieval Academy in good standing with at least one … Continue reading

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MAA News – MAA Book Subventions

The Medieval Academy Book Subvention Program provides two subventions of up to $2,500 each to university or other non-profit scholarly presses to support the publication of first books by Medieval Academy members. Click here for more information. The Medieval Academy Inclusivity and Diversity Book Subvention … Continue reading

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Call for Papers – Vassals and Lords. Christians, Muslims, and Jews in the Western Mediterranean

CALL FOR PAPERS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE VASSALS AND LORDS. CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS, AND JEWS IN THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN (13TH-15TH CENTURIES) Madrid, October 26-28, 2026 Faculty of Geography and History, UNED. Medieval history has been traditionally dominated by a monarchical and State-centric perspective. … Continue reading

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Call for Papers – “Rethinking Innocent IV and the Crusades: A Multidisciplinary Inquiry”

Call for Papers “Rethinking Innocent IV and the Crusades: A Multidisciplinary Inquiry” London, 24-26 September 2026. Mode: Hybrid form, both in Person and Online Overview of the Event “Rethinking Innocent IV and the Crusades” seeks to reassess the pontificate of Innocent … Continue reading

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