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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

One week left to go before our first seminar of term! There's still time to register if you want to come along!

The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In TWO WEEKS, Thurs 1st October, we have our first seminar of term! The seminar will be from 17:30-19:00 online (via Teams). Please follow the link to register to attend: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages

In two weeks, we have our FIRST AUTUMN SEMINAR on Thursday 1st October from 17:30-19:00. This time, all the talks will be ONLINE (via Teams). We will start the Teams call a few minutes before 17:30 for everyone to get settled before beginning the seminar.

The two speakers of this seminar are:
Tham Chui Jun (Independent Scholar)

Governing the Dead: Spirit Pacification, the Water-Land Retreat, and Rulership in Medieval East Asia

Caroline Bourne (University of Reading)

Sailing the Severn Sea: The Establishment of a Maritime Cultural Zone

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We are happy to announce our full term-card for Autumn 2026 for The Long Middle Ages. This interdisciplinary seminar series will run fortnightly and online this term with two speakers each seminar from across the globe! #medievalsky

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Check your emails! All decision emails about the next series have been sent out and we look forward to sharing our schedule soon! Still wanting more? A reminder that our IMC 2027 CFP closes on FRIDAY 4th SEPTEMBER and we encourage all PGRs and ECRs to submit! #medievalsky

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Still want to join in on the Long Middle Ages but missed out on the seminar series deadline? Well, do we have news for you! There's TWO WEEKS left to get abstracts in for the Long Middle Ages panel series at @imc-leeds.bsky.social in 2027! #medievalsky #thelongmiddleages #imc2027

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Our call for abstracts is now closed! Thank you to everyone who has submitted! Now our convenors will be looking over everything and will be reaching out with our decisions by the end of the month 😊 #medievalsky #lateantique #earlymodern #thelongmiddleages

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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.

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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!

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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)

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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.

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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

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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 · 16/02/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Next week! Follow the link to register your attendance 😀

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages

A Seminar Series at the University of Leeds

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We are happy to announce our full term-card for Spring 2026 for The Long Middle Ages. This interdisciplinary seminar series will be held at @universityofleeds.bsky.social (and online) on a fortnightly basis, with two speakers each seminar from across the UK, Europe, and beyond! #medievalsky

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The Long Middle Ages @thelongmiddleages.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

We now have a Bluesky! Our programme is on the way for Spring 2026, in the meanwhile, join our mailing list by emailing thelongmiddleages@gmail.com to get updates on what's coming. We're excited for a semester of great talks! #medievalsky #lateantique #earlymodern #seminar

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