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Promoting research and teaching on the multiple cultures, languages, and religions of the medieval period (c.500-1500). RTs/likes not necessarily endorsements.

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The medieval monk Isaac of Nineveh asked the question everyone does: what happens after we die? His answer—even the Devil will be saved!—might surprise you. Read more at https://t.co/BjJK5o45hu

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What happens to an ancient priesthood when the balance of power changes? Dr. Kayla Dang joins our podcast to uncover the dramatic transformation of the Zoroastrian priesthood.

https://t.co/pcWFPzsYiW

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Did you know our Public Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow connects kids with the Middle Ages through animals? Learn more about his work and why there are so many bad medieval animals out there in manuscripts: https://t.co/JkMFwFur8u

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Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates! Read more at https://t.co/nQPUYxOD3t

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In partnership with three of ND's Strategic Initiatives, the Franco Institute is funding seven new interdisciplinary collaboratives, including "Medieval Roots to Global Networks: Catholic Sisters and the Archive." Read more at https://t.co/ooS9DmNY3T

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Was the fabled Cicada lazy for singing while the industrious Ant gathered food (then wouldn't share in the winter)? Or was the cicada a virtuous, uncompensated artist? Medievals suggested the latter.

Read more: https://t.co/YJeJBnOdl1

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On April 18 Prof. Rebecca Bowen led an advanced studies excursion to the Newberry Library to examine a series of incunables and early printed editions containing texts in terza rima (the rhyme scheme popularized by Dante’s Divine Comedy).

Read more: https://t.co/pMeTrCpm4D

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New from our research blog: "Aries Across the Ages: Bighorn Sheep, Medieval Rams, and Springtime Symbolism," by Emily McLemore, Ph.D.

Read more: https://t.co/MQiA2hAjtT

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The Medieval Institute is delighted to announce that Ph.D. Candidate Francisco J. Cintrón Mattei has been awarded the prestigious Millicent Mercer Johnsen Rome Prize. Congratulations, Francisco!

Read more: https://t.co/NH8mXbXrW1

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Our 7th annual Byzantine Workshop is nearly wrapping up! Some early photos from the event, with many thanks to our illustrious speakers and our 2025–26 Byzantine Studies Fellow, Dr. Christodoulos Papavarnavas.

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Today's the day! Join us at 10am EDT for the Seventh Annual Byzantine Fellowship Workshop on "Voicing Enclosure in Byzantine Historical Writing: Spaces, Characters, and Authors".

Come up to the MI or tune in on Zoom by registering through the link below:

https://t.co/u6BuS7CAxk

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In a cold February night in Massachusetts, North Folk Night Market transforms Red Apple Farm into a world of firelit performances, handcrafted wares, and scenes drawn from Beowulf.

Read more: https://t.co/2HaDfYgEEE

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In the @NDLibraries “Cultivating Community: Stories from Special Collections” exhibit, learn more about how medieval religious women have historically carved a place for themselves in what is often considered a male-dominated space.

Read more: https://t.co/L8QvOkrAGh

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Next week! On Friday April 24, 10am-2:15pm, we'll be hosting the Seventh Annual Byzantine Fellowship Workshop on "Voicing Enclosure in Byzantine Historical Writing: Spaces, Characters, and Authors".

Join us in person or online by registering below:

https://t.co/6fkV9XpZEY

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Check out our most recent transcript from the podcast archives: "Making Waves in the Medieval Mediterranean Sea with Dr. Thomas Burman."

Read more at https://t.co/VoQ1lEgvWx

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The third workshop of Franco Humanities Fellows wraps up a successful first year! The last meeting featured Professor of English Christopher Abram and his project "Inventing Beowulf: Innovation and Tradition in the Post-Medieval Poem."

Read more at https://t.co/NJWizLYK2L

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Get excited! On Friday April 24, 10am-2:15pm, we'll be hosting the Seventh Annual Byzantine Fellowship Workshop on "Voicing Enclosure in Byzantine Historical Writing: Spaces, Characters, and Authors".

Join us in person or online by registering below:

https://t.co/6fkV9XpZEY

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With a Franco Institute Research Theme Grant, MI fellow and Assistant Professor Johannes Ruhland asks whether thirteenth-century French historians acted as “attention seekers” to teach their audiences how to lead moral lives. Read more at https://t.co/5mVZKAiKvB

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Congratulations to Ph.D. student Olivia Caroline Geraci who has been granted a Medieval Academy of America Schallek Award for doctoral research on liturgical practices of medieval English women religious! Read more: https://t.co/RyDsD1N8l6

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Congratulations to Rebecca Maloy, the J.W. van Gorkom Professor of Music, director of Sacred Music, and Medieval Institute faculty fellow at Notre Dame, on her NEH award exploring the Old Hispanic rite!

Read more: https://t.co/fGfdzFfQva