The Medieval Kingdom of Sicily Image Database seeks proposals for their seminar series “The Outsider’s Eye” from January to April 2027. The series showcases research on how foreign scholars and artists have interpreted medieval southern Italy, proposals due 7 November 2026.
Author Archives: Roisin Astell
Online Lecture: ‘Metal and Parchment: Intermedial Entanglements’, part of The Virtual Salon at IMAREAL, Wed 28 October 2026, 5pm (CET)
Join the University of Salzburg’s Institute for Material Culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period for the online lecture, ‘Metal and Parchment: Intermedial Entanglements,’ with Joseph Salvatore Ackley and Shannon L. Wearing on October 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. (CET) as they explore the captivating role of gold and silver in medieval manuscript decoration.
Conference: British Archaeological Association postgraduate online conference, 26 November 2026, 10:00-16:45 (GMT)
The British Archaeological Association is excited to present a diverse conference which includes postgraduate students and early career researchers.
New Publication: ‘Regards sur la Broderie en Occident au Moyen Âge: Production, création et usages, XIIe–XVIe siècle’ edited by Philippe Lorentz, Astrid Castres, and Rose-Marie Ferré
This multidisciplinary volume explores the rich history, techniques, and ritual uses of medieval Western embroidery through expert essays and over 100 vivid colour illustrations.
CFP: Misericordia International 17th Colloquium: Illusion and Imitation in European Choir Stalls (deadline 30 October 2026)
The Misericordia International 17th Colloquium invites interdisciplinary paper proposals on the thematic exploration of visual and sensory dimensions of choir stalls, with a submission deadline of 30 October 2026.
New Publication: ‘A Collaborative Tapestry in Honour of Shirley Ann Brown: The Bayeux Tapestry Seen by her Colleagues and Friends’, edited by Sylvette Lemagnen and Gale Owen-Crocker
Explore the rich tapestry of history and creativity in this collection of essays that delve into the Bayeux Tapestry’s creation, preservation, and enduring influence on art and culture across Europe, written in honour of Shirley Ann Brown.
Fellowship: John W. Baldwin Post-Doctoral Scholar, deadline 20 November 2026
The UCLA CMRS Center for Early Global Studies is pleased to announce a John W. Baldwin Post-Doctoral Fellowship for a recent Ph.D. whose work focuses on European medieval studies within the global comparative context.
CFP: The Multicultural Middle Ages Podcast (season 6), deadline 15 October 2026
The Medieval Academy of America’s podcast ‘The Multicultural Middle Ages’ is inviting episode proposals for its sixth season, focusing on the diverse aspects of the Middle Ages, with a submission deadline of 15 October 2026.
Online Lecture: ‘Antioch as a Center: New Research on a Dispersed Archaeological Legacy’ with Nicole Berlin, 2 October 2026
The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture and the Mashtot Chair of Armenian Studies at Harvard University are pleased to announce the first lecture in the 2026–2027 East of Byzantium lecture series.
The Courtauld Institute of Art Medieval Seminars for Autumn 2026
The Courtauld is delighted to announce its Medieval Seminars for Autumn 2026.
