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The Long Middle Ages

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An interdisciplinary seminar series at the University of Leeds for postgraduate and early career researchers working on the Late Antique, Medieval, and Early Modern periods. Contact: thelongmiddleages@gmail.com Website: thelongmiddleages.com

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 2d ago

Two more weeks to get us your abstracts for the Autumn 2026 run of #thelongmiddleages! #medievalsky #earlymodern #lateantique

The Long Middle Ages@thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Long Middle Ages is back for another seminar series in Autumn 2026 at @leedsims.bsky.social ! If you are interested in participating, please send us an abstract (250 words) and a short bio to thelongmiddlesages@gmail.com by Monday 17th August! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

We are excited to announce that the Long Middle Ages, a
seminar series for postgraduate students and early career
researchers working on the Late Antique, Medieval, and Early
Modern Periods, will be returning for a second series in Autumn
2026!
We welcome submissions of 30 minute papers from
postgraduates and early career researchers working in any
discipline and on any topic related to the late antique, medieval
and early modern periods. Papers will be followed by time for
questions and further discussion.
Seminars will commence in October 2026 and run on a fortnightly basis
until mid-December.
If you are interested in presenting a seminar, please send an abstract of no
more than 250 words as well as a short biography to the organisers at
thelongmiddleages@gmail.com by Monday 17 August 2026.

All seminars will take place online. If you have any further questions,
please do get in touch.
We look forward to receiving your proposals!

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 2w ago

But wait, there's more! We plan on sponsoring a series of panels at @imc-leeds.bsky.social next year on 'Communities in the Long Middle Ages'. If you are interested, please send an abstract, title, and bio to thelongmiddleages@gmail.com by 4th September! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

Communities in the Long Middle Ages call for papers

Following the success of the Long Middle Ages Seminar Series, hosted at the University of Leeds, we invite proposals for 20 minute papers at the Leeds International Medieval Congress (5-8 July 2027). This will be a space to establish connectivity between scholars working on a variety of disciplines within the traditional boundaries of the late antique, medieval and early modern periods. Considering the Long Middle Ages prompts us to think critically about the continuities and commonalities between historical periods and across disciplines.

We welcome a range of research approaches including traditional methods and interdisciplinary methodologies and frameworks. Speakers are welcome to present their work in any format on historical, literary, archaeological, art historical, linguistic, or any other specialisations under the remit of the Long Middle Ages. Accepted speakers may also be asked to join a roundtable on the topic.

Please send abstracts of c. 250 words, paper title and a short bio to thelongmiddleages@gmail.com by 4th September 2026.

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Spring Term of the Long Middle Ages has now come to an end after nine fantastic seminars and eighteen amazing speakers! We hope to be back with information on the next stage of the series over summer, so thank you all for your support and we will see you soon! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Check out the newest blog post for our LAST seminar of term happening TOMORROW! thelongmiddleages.com/2026/05/20/s...

Seminar 9 (21/05/2026)

Seminar 9 (21/05/2026): Knowledge Transmission and Environmental Approaches in Early Medieval Córdoba and the Baltic Region For the final seminar of The Long Middle Ages, we welcome Inmaculada Vill…

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 3mo ago

On Thursday 21st May we have our LAST seminar of the term! We are happy to be joined by Inmaculada Villafranca (Universidad de Córdoba) and Erik Nilsson (Linné University). To attend, sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

In just under two weeks, we have our LAST SEMINAR OF TERM (so sad, I know, but we will return next academic year, don't worry!) on Thursday 7th May from 17:15-19:00, either in Parkinson SR (2.20) or Online (via Teams). Thanks to the University of Leeds having its exam period until the start of June, we've had to change the room again, as our usual ones were not available. The first talk will begin at 17:30.

The two speakers of this seminar are:
Inmaculada Villafranca (Universidad de Córdoba)

From Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages through a vine branch: Knowledge transmission or common roots? The case of vegetal decoration in Córdoba (Spain) from the 5th to the 10th centuries

Erik Nilsson (Linné University)

From Everywhere to Everywhere: Movement Corridors and Shared Spaces Between the Baltic and the Mediterranean (AD 0–500)

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Check out our newest blog post for our seminar TONIGHT! thelongmiddleages.com/2026/05/06/s...

Seminar 8 (07/05/2026)

Seminar 8 (07/05/2026): Ancient Greek Heroes and Italian Tapestries For the penultimate seminar of The Long Middle Ages, we welcome Maria Sandali and Carlo Scapecchi. Paper 1: Maria Sandali, ‘The T…

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our next seminar will be on the 7th May with talks by Maria Sandali (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and Carlo Scapecchi (Arden University). Sign-up to attend either online or in-person here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Read our new blog post to learn about our lovely speakers presenting this THURSDAY! thelongmiddleages.com/2026/04/21/s... #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

Seminar 7 (23/04/2026)

Seminar 7 (23/04/2026): Old Norse Week! For the seventh seminar of The Long Middle Ages, we welcome Mary Catherine O’Connor and J.D. Moore. Paper 1: Mary Catherine O’Connor, ‘Raging Roy…

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Our next seminar will be on 23rd April with talks by Mary Catherine O'Connor (Oxford) and J.D. Moore (St Andrews). Our co-convenor, @nrhopwood.bsky.social , is especially excited for Old Norse week! Sign up to attend here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages #oldnorse

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 4mo ago

New blog post up for our next seminar happening TOMORROW! We hope to see many of you there! thelongmiddleages.com/2026/04/08/s... #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

Seminar 6 (09/04/2026)

Seminar 6 (09/04/2026): The Medieval Islamicate World For the sixth seminar of The Long Middle Ages, we welcome Dr Mehdy Shaddel and Majideh Qazizadeh. Paper 1: Dr Mehdy Shaddel, ‘Changing Pa…

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Our next seminar will be Thursday 9th April at 17:15 GMT, with talks from Mehdy Shaddel (University of Cambridge) and Majideh Qazizadeh (University of Exeter). Please follow the link to register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Check out our newest blog post with all the details about our speakers and their fabulous papers for the seminar THIS THURSDAY! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages thelongmiddleages.com/2026/03/23/s...

Seminar 5 (26/03/2026)

Seminar 5 (26/03/2026): Book Donation and Book History Across the Medieval and Early Modern Periods For the fifth seminar of The Long Middle Ages, we welcome Dr Emma Nelson and Amber Peut. Paper 1:…

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Our next seminar will be Thursday 26th March at 17:15 GMT, with talks from Emma Nelson (University of Manchester/Chetham's Library) and Amber Peut (Leiden University)! Please follow the link to register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

In just under two weeks, we have our next seminar, on Thursday 26th March (for all those keen-eyed people, you will know I accidentally put the wrong date for last time, so I'm being extra vigilant this time!) from 17:15-19:00, either in Parkinson SR (B.10) or Online (via Teams). The first talk will begin at 17:30.

The two speakers of this seminar are:
Emma Nelson (University of Manchester/Chetham's Library)

No Take-Backsies? Gerald of Wales and the Boundaries of Book Donation

Amber Peut (Leiden University)

Selling Love and Lust to the Early Modern Youth? Printed alba amicorum as Pedagogical Works

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Our next seminar will be Thursday 26th March at 17:15 GMT, with talks from Emma Nelson (University of Manchest/Chetham's Library) and Amber Peut (Leiden University)! Please follow the link to register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Thank you to everyone who came to our seminar last Thursday where we hear about Greek phrases in Latin writing from Agnese Bargagna and Anne de Bretagne's Books of Hours from Devon Sherwood! A fabulous seminar all around! #medievalsky

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Read our newest blog post about our upcoming speakers and their papers for our next seminar TOMORROW! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages thelongmiddleages.com/2026/03/10/s...

Seminar 4 (12/03/2026)

Seminar 4 (12/03/2026): Manuscripts! Scribal Practice and French Books of Hours For the fourth seminar of The Long Middle Ages, we welcome Dr Agnese Bargagna and Devon Sherwood. Paper 1: Dr Agnese …

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Our next seminar will be on Thursday 12th March with talks by Agnese Bargagna (University of Edinburgh) and Devon Sherwood (University of Toronto)! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages Registration Link here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Promotional Poster for the Long Middle Ages seminar on 12th March 17:15-19:00 in-person and online, with talks by Agnese Bargagna and Devon Sherwood.

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Thank you to everyone who came to our seminar yesterday, we learned lots of wonderful things about leechbooks from Louise Simongiovanni (@thefeorhhord.bsky.social) and, due to a last minute change, Muslim women in Old French epics from our very own co-convenor, Saaleha Iqbal! #medievalsky

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 5mo ago

This Thursday we have our next seminar with talks from Giacomo Savani and Louise Simongiovanni! Read their abstracts and bios on our newest blog post here and follow the link in our previous post to register: thelongmiddleages.com/2026/02/23/s... #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

Seminar 3 (26/02/2026)

Seminar 3 (26/02/2026): Premodern Healing from Spas and Old English Leechbooks For the third seminar of The Long Middle Ages, we welcome Dr Giacomo Savani and Louise Simongiovanni. Paper 1: Dr Giac…

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Our third seminar will be on 26th February with talks by Giacomo Savani (University of Leeds) and Louise Simongiovanni (Sorbonne Université)! To sign up to attend, follow the link here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... We hope to see you there! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

A promotional poster for the third seminar of the Long Middle Ages

Date: Thursday 26th February
Time: 17:15-19:00
Place: Parkinson SR B.10 or Online via Teams

Speaker 1: Giacomo Savani (University of Leeds)
Title 1: Voiceless Spas: Non-Elite Sensory Interactions with Water and the Divine

Speaker 2: Louise Simongiovanni (Sorbonne Universite)
Title 2: Balms, Baths, and Beyond: Exploring the Therapeutic Relationship in the Old English Leechbooks

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 6mo ago

A great second seminar of the series! A huge thanks for Eszter Sipos and James Rhodes for presenting on all things Quinta Essentia and the Emendatio Vitae! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Check out our newest blog post about our speakers and their fabulous papers for next week's seminar! thelongmiddleages.com/2026/02/05/s... #medievalsky

Seminar 2 (12/02/2026)

Seminar 2 (12/02/2026): Between Alchemy and Richard Rolle For the second seminar of The Long Middle Ages, we welcome Eszter Sipos and James Rhodes. Paper 1: Eszter Sipos, ‘The Quinta Essentia…

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Next week! Follow the link to register your attendance 😀

The Long Middle Ages@thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Our second seminar will be on 12th February with talks by Eszter Sipos (University of Tokaj) and James Rhodes (University of Leeds)! To sign up to attend, follow the link here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... We hope to see you there! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 6mo ago

A wonderful first seminar hearing all about Rune Poems and Burgundian Epics! A big thanks to Martina Rizzini Ongarato and Holly Dempster-Edwards for being our first speakers and for all those who attended! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Check out our first blog post on the website, introducing our speakers Martina Rizzini Ongarato and Holly Dempster-Edwards! thelongmiddleages.com/2026/01/26/s...

Seminar 1 (29/01/2026)

Seminar 1 (29/01/2026): From Old English Rune Poems to Burgundian Prose For the first seminar of The Long Middle Ages, we welcome Martina Rizzini Ongarato and Holly Dempster-Edwards. Paper 1: Marti…

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Our website is now live! Go there for the full schedule, details about our organizers, and a new blog post introducing our first speakers! thelongmiddleages.com

The Long Middle Ages

A Seminar Series at the University of Leeds

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Our first seminar will be on Thursday 29th January from 5-7pm, both in-person and online with great talks by Martina Rizzini Ongarato (University of Padua) and Holly Dempster-Edwards (University of Liverpool)! Follow the link to register attendance: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #medievalsky

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 7mo ago

New and improved term card! The Long Middle Ages is now sponsored by the White Rose College of the Arts and Humanities (AHRC-UKRI) 🥳 #medievalsky #earlymodern #lateantique #postgraduate #seminarseries