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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

'Vassals & Lords' in Madrid, 26–28 October is partly funded by the SMM through the Simon Barton Prize awarded this year to Gonzalo Carrasco García and Marina Girona Berenguer (UNED). Check out the exciting programme and more info on their website extension.uned.es/actividad/50... #medievalsky

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Applications are invited for the 2027 round of the Simon Barton PG & ECR Conference Prize. This offers grants to assist postgraduate students and early-career researchers organising small conferences, symposia and workshops. Info on our website: www.societymedievalmediterranean.com/simon-barton...

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

SMM invites applications for its book prize, named for our founder Dionisius A. Agius. Books should be: 1) in the field of medieval Mediterranean studies, 2) a first sole-authored monograph, 3) published in English in 2025/26. More on our website: www.societymedievalmediterranean.com/dionysius-a-...

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

"Reconsidering the Historical Legacy of Ibn Khaldun”: research.ju.edu.jo/research/gro... The project was established in response to the growing conviction that the historical sections of Ibn Khaldun's writings deserve renewed scholarly attention beyond the dominant focus on the Muqaddimah.

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crusadinghistory.bsky.social @crusadinghistory.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

In this episode, I talk to Dr Ahmed Sheir, Postdoctoral Researcher @lmu.de in Munich, about his book on Prester John, a mighty a legendary Christian priest-king whose kingdom lay somewhere in the East… @latineast.bsky.social @socmedimedit.bsky.social youtu.be/KEqhh09x690?...

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The Legend that Moved Armies

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

An excellent spread for our coffee breaks at SMM IX in Lisbon!

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crusadinghistory.bsky.social @crusadinghistory.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

We are joined by Professor Jonathan Harris (Royal Holloway) to discuss how a fragile alliance reshaped the eastern Mediterranean and why it ended in one of the greatest disasters in medieval history. @latineast.bsky.social @socmedimedit.bsky.social youtu.be/8MYUOM-rctk?...

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The Forgotten Empire Behind the Crusades

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

SMM 2026 Lisbon (22–25 June) Conference Programme (version 5_final_final) #medievalsky tinyurl.com/4dyukw53

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The 9th SMM conference is almost upon us, 22–25 June at Instituto de Estudos Medievais (IEM) – NOVA, FCSH, Lisbon. We’re streaming the keynote lectures live for those unable to attend in person. All welcome to attend virtually, sign up here to receive the joining information: tinyurl.com/yz9ncw3f

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crusadinghistory.bsky.social @crusadinghistory.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

NEW EPISODE: SIEGE WARFARE We are joined by Dr Thomas Brosset (Université de Lorraine) to discuss his recent PhD thesis, which using quantitative analysis to explore siege warfare in twelfth-century Syria and Mesopotamia. @latineast.bsky.social @socmedimedit.bsky.social youtu.be/aQOAn6tVjWo?...

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Castles, Catapults and Conquest: Siege Warfare during the Crusades

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The SMM's Simon Barton PG & ECR Conference prize named for our former president, contributes to events organised by scholars in the early stages of their careers. One of the 2026 recipients was this conference, organised by Adam Ramadhan: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/20...

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The final version of the Conference Programme for SMM IX in Lisbon (22–25 June) is now on our website: tinyurl.com/pxxx4ns8 3 weeks to go!

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

The first draft of the programme for the SMM conference in Lisbon this summer (22–25 June) is now available. Check it out on our website: tinyurl.com/4v3edpfa

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We're all ears for this new podcast series from Dr Alex Mallet; check out this and other episodes on his YouTube channel

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hot on the heels of our 1st webinar of this season comes the 2nd: ‘Mobility and Cult of Relics in the Mediterranean from Late Antiquity to the Islamic Period: The Case of the Iberian Peninsula’ Wednesday 3 December, 17.00 (UTC) All welcome, please register here: tinyurl.com/4zns7deh

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The SMM Executive Committee and Al-Masāq Editorial & Advisory Boards are delighted to announce the results of the Al-Masāq Article Prize 2025, for issues 35–36, 2023–24. 🥁Congratulations to the winner Amira Bennison, and the runner up Daniel Osland. Many thanks to the judging panel!

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The first SMM webinar for the 2025–26 season will be at 5pm GMT on Wednesday 26 November. All welcome! Register here to receive the link: tinyurl.com/bdeyp8eb

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Conference in Lisbon with us next summer! Call for papers below for #SMM2026 'Big Worlds, Small Worlds: Medieval Mediterranean Perspectives' More info coming soon on our website: www.societymedievalmediterranean.com/2026-lisbon

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Applications for the SMM Simon Barton PG & ECR Conference Prize 2026/27 are open. Up to £1000 to support a conference or event organised by PGs/ECRs. Deadline: 31 January 2026. More info on our website here: www.societymedievalmediterranean.com/simon-barton...

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Embodied Imamate @embodiedimamate.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

On June 4, our workshop Motherhood and Unfreedom took place at the Allard Pierson Museum, 8 powerful papers, 20+ participants, and rich discussions from poetry to concubines to afterlife slavery. Grateful to @socmedimedit.bsky.social, Juynboll Foundation & our museum partners!

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jimenaucm.bsky.social @jimenaucm.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Nos complace en anunciar 📣 el #CallForPapers del «V Seminario JIMENA. Spiritual Crossroads: Between Dogma and Heresy in the Medieval Mediterranean» que organizamos con la colaboración de @socmedimedit.bsky.social , en calidad de beneficiarios del "Simon Barton Postgraduate & ECR Conference Prize".

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Our next SMM conference will be at the beautiful Colégio Almada Negreiros at NOVA University of Lisbon, 22-26 June 2026 🇵🇹 Theme: ‘Small Worlds, Big Worlds: Medieval Mediterranean Perspectives’ CfP out in September. We look forward to seeing many new and familiar faces next summer in Portugal 🌴

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Join us for the next SMM webinar, on Tuesday 13 May at 5pm (UTC +1) 'Diplomatic agents' heterogeneity: a glimpse into the background of emissaries from Mantua and Venice to the Mamluk Sultanate All welcome! Register here to receive the Zoom link: tinyurl.com/yry3f3br

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Join us for the next SMM webinar on 25 March at 5pm UTC. Register here to receive the Zoom link: tinyurl.com/2zm9wdez All welcome

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Society for the Medieval Mediterranean (SMM) @socmedimedit.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The SMM is on Blue Sky! Join us for our next webinar: Monday 10 February @ 5pm UTC Register here for the Zoom link: tinyurl.com/3bpbdefb

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