The Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program (Med-Ren) embraces the interdisciplinary study of Europe and the Mediterranean world situated in the context of global cultural exchanges between 300 CE ...

My area of expertise is the social and cultural history of the Middle Ages. In particular, I examine these topics through the lens of medieval education, tracing the lived experiences of teachers and ...

Medieval doctors also used astrology, as they believed that the movement of the stars affected people’s health. The modern word "influenza" comes from a medieval Italian word meaning "the ...

The Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University invites proposals of sessions and of papers for the annual International Congress on Medieval Studies. Session organizers are responsible for ...

We are delighted to announce that the 45th Medieval and Renaissance Forum will take place in person on Friday, March 28 and Saturday March 29, 2025 at Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire. This ...