Center for Medieval Studies

Our scholars explore the connections of medieval peoples, literatures, languages and experiences across the globe, creating dialogues that investigate historical periods, cultural production, and the modern reception of the Middle Ages.

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Making a Medieval Book

Recent News

Medieval peasants in purple, pink, and orange robes sharing food.

Call for Applications for 2021-2022 Research Workshops

Advance your research and collaborative scholarship next year with a research workshop.

Alchemist at table with examples of everyday transformations--bread, wine, cut stones, metal objects, and cooked chicken.

Transformation is in the Works

The Center for Early Modern History, the Center for Medieval Studies, and the Consortium for the Study of the Premodern World become the new Center for Premodern Studies.

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CEMH & CMS are Hiring Center Grad Assistants for 2021-2022!

The Center for Early Modern History and the Center for Medieval Studies are looking for helping hands. We are hiring two 50%-time Graduate Assistants for Academic Year 2021…

2021 Premodern Virtual Colloquium Series

Join us for our celebration of premodern scholarship with our regional collaborators.

Erik Kwakkel Summer Fellowship for Summer 2021

Announcing the Erik Kwakkel Summer Fellowship for 2021

Upcoming Events

December 02, 2021

Lecture: Anatoly Liberman

Lecture by Professor Anatoly Liberman, Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch, University of Minnesota Twin Cities