Author Archives: Chris

Call for Papers – Medieval Copper, Bronze and Brass – Dinant-Namur 2014

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Chris

History, archaeology and archaeometry of the production of brass, bronze and other copper alloy objects in medieval Europe (12th-16th centuries) 15, 16 and 17 May 2014 – Dinant and Namur (Belgium) The circular of the conference can be also downloaded from … Continue reading →

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Ligatus Summer School 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Chris

The History of European Bookbinding 1450-1830 and Identifying and recording bookbinding structures of the Eastern Mediterranean. 26 – 30 August and 2 – 7 September 2013 University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden The 8th Ligatus Summer School, following the success of … Continue reading →

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Message to Members

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Chris

To All Members of the Medieval Academy: We are pleased to announce that, with the advice and approval of Council, we have found a short-term administrative solution so that the work of the Medieval Academy can continue smoothly. As of … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Brown University Conference on Captivity in Medieval and Early Modern Society

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Chris

Prisons of Stone, Word, and Flesh: Medieval and Early Modern Captivity An Interdisciplinary Symposium at Brown University, 21 February 2014 We invite submissions for a one-day interdisciplinary symposium to take place at Brown University on February 21, 2014, hosted by … Continue reading →

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Message to Members

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Chris

Dear Members, The report of the resignation of the Executive Director, sent to you last Friday, summarized events and also looked forward to a resolution of the difficult position in which the Academy now finds itself, due to the sudden … Continue reading →

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A Message from the President

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Chris

Dear Members, Sadly I must report that Eileen Gardiner and Ron Musto have tendered their resignation as Executive Director of the Medieval Academy, effective Friday, 19 April.  Their sudden departure is regrettable but I am sure all of members of … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers – Medieval Anchorites in their Commumities

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Chris

The 5th International Anchoritic Society Conference Gregynog Hall, Newtown, Powys, Wales April 22-24, 2014 Call for Papers Medieval Anchorites in their Communities Keynote Speakers: Diane Watt (Surrey) Tom Licence (UEA) Eddie Jones (Exeter) Much of the work undertaken in the … Continue reading →

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MAA News – MAA Membership Renewals

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Chris

Your membership in the Medieval Academy provides you with a growing list of benefits, ranging from the print and digital editions of Speculum, to our MAA News, Conference Calendar and Blog to book discounts and our annual meeting. As important, … Continue reading →

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MAA News – Dissertation Grant Matching Fund

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Chris

The Freeman Foundation and its founder Weston Milliken have generously offered a $10,000 matching grant to the MAA to enable the Academy to award the John Boswell Dissertation Grant annually. To receive these funds, the MAA will need to raise … Continue reading →

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MAA News – MAA Book Subvention Program

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Chris

The Medieval Academy Book Subvention Program provides funding of up to $2,500 to university or other non-profit scholarly presses to support the publication of first books by Medieval Academy members. Applications for subventions will be accepted only from the publisher … Continue reading →

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