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The British Archaeological Association is excited to present a diverse conference which includes postgraduate students and early career researchers. Join on the BAA for the online conference.

📆 26 November 2026, 10:00-16:45 (GMT)
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.
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October 7, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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…
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.
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October 5, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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.
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.
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September 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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.
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.
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September 28, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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.
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.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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.
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.
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September 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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.
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.
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September 22, 2026 at 12:51 PM
The Courtauld is delighted to announce its Medieval Seminars for Autumn 2026.
The Courtauld Institute of Art Medieval Seminars for Autumn 2026
The Courtauld is delighted to announce its Medieval Seminars for Autumn 2026.
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September 21, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Papers are invited for this interdisciplinary workshop in Rome from January 19-21, 2027, exploring the transformation of traditional Roman public spaces into sacred urban landscapes. Submissions are due by 30 September 2026.
CFP: ‘Transforming the Urban Sacred: Christianization and the Reconfiguration of Public Spaces in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages’, deadline 30 September 2026
Papers are invited for this interdisciplinary workshop in Rome from January 19-21, 2027, exploring the transformation of traditional Roman public spaces into sacred urban landscapes. Submissions are due by 30 September 2026.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:37 PM
ICMA is inviting paper submissions for its sponsored panel ‘Visual Cultures of Surveillance in the Medieval World’ at IMC Leeds 2027. Deadline is 23 September 2026.
CFP: ‘Visual Cultures of Surveillance in the Medieval World’, ICMA Sponsored panel at IMC Leeds 2027, deadline 23 September 2026
ICMA is inviting paper submissions for its sponsored panel ‘Visual Cultures of Surveillance in the Medieval World’ at IMC Leeds 2027. Deadline is 23 September 2026.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The AVISTA is pleased to invite submissions to its sponsored hybrid session, Unfinished, Damaged, Reimagined: Rethinking the Fragment, at the 2027 International Congress on Medieval Studies (Kalamazoo, MI, 13–15 May 2027)

Deadline for submissions is 15 September 2026.
CFP: ‘Unfinished, Damaged, Reimagined: Rethinking the Fragment’, Kalamazoo IMCS 2027, deadline 15 September 2026
The AVISTA is pleased to invite submissions to its sponsored hybrid session, Unfinished, Damaged, Reimagined: Rethinking the Fragment, at the 2027 International Congress on Medieval Studies (Kalamazoo, MI, 13–15 May 2027)
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September 15, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Papers are invited for this IMC Leeds 2027 session that explores the dynamic interactions between otherworldly and earthly communities in the late medieval British Isles, addressing themes of emotion, journeys, and material culture. Deadline is 18 September 2026.
CFP: ‘Living with the Otherworldly: Feelings, Journeys, and Dialogues in the British Isles, ca. 1300–1550,’ International Medieval Congress, Leeds 2027 (deadline 18 September 2026)
Papers are invited for this IMC Leeds 2027 session that explores the dynamic interactions between otherworldly and earthly communities in the late medieval British Isles, addressing themes of emotion, journeys, and material culture. Deadline is 18 September 2026.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Papers are invited for the 'From the Heavens to the Earth: Honoring Danielle B. Joyner' sessions at ICMS 2027, focusing on her diverse scholarly interests including temporality, eco-criticism, and the study of birds, with a particular encouragement for submissions from her friends and collaborators.
CFP: ‘From the Heavens to the Earth: Honoring Danielle B. Joyner’ ICMS 2027 Session (deadline 15 September 2026)
Papers are invited for the 'From the Heavens to the Earth: Honoring Danielle B. Joyner' sessions at ICMS 2027, focusing on her diverse scholarly interests including temporality, eco-criticism, and the study of birds, with a particular encouragement for submissions from her friends and collaborators.
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September 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Papers are invited for the Leeds IMC 2027 session titled “Going Green: turning an ecological lens on medieval art and architecture,” focusing on the relationship between medieval communities and their environments through art and architecture. Submissions due by September 17, 2026.
CFP: ‘Going Green: turning an ecological lens on medieval art and architecture’, Leeds IMC, deadline 17 September 2026
Papers are invited for the Leeds IMC 2027 session titled “Going Green: turning an ecological lens on medieval art and architecture,” focusing on the relationship between medieval communities and their environments through art and architecture. Submissions due by September 17, 2026.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
The British Archaeological Association is seeking paper proposals for sponsored sessions at the 2027 International Medieval Congress, themed ‘Communities,’ which will explore the formation, identity, and interaction of various communal groups in the medieval period.

Deadline - 21 September 2026.
Call for Papers: BAA at the 2027 International Medieval Congress, deadline 21 September 2026
The British Archaeological Association is seeking paper proposals for sponsored sessions at the 2027 International Medieval Congress, themed ‘Communities,’ which will explore the formation, identity, and interaction of various communal groups in the medieval period.
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September 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Heather Pulliam's new publication, ‘Art, Nature and the Body in Early Medieval Britain and Ireland,’ explores how early medieval art objects shaped spiritual experiences and interactions with the natural world through phenomenological and eco-critical lenses.
New Publication: ‘Art, Nature and the Body in Early Medieval Britain and Ireland’, by Heather Pulliam
Heather Pulliam's new publication, ‘Art, Nature and the Body in Early Medieval Britain and Ireland,’ explores how early medieval art objects shaped spiritual experiences and interactions with the natural world through phenomenological and eco-critical lenses.
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August 17, 2026 at 12:31 PM
The International Conference "Claustrum: Art, Iconography and Spirituality in Medieval Franciscan Convents," scheduled for October 23-24, 2026 in Santarém, Portugal, invites researchers to submit proposals on themes related to medieval Franciscan art, spirituality, and ecology by 4 September 2026.
CFP: ‘CLAUSTRUM: Art, Iconography and Spirituality in Medieval Franciscan Convents’, 23-24 October 2026 (deadline 4 September 2026)
The International Conference "Claustrum: Art, Iconography and Spirituality in Medieval Franciscan Convents," scheduled for October 23-24, 2026 in Santarém, Portugal, invites researchers to submit proposals on themes related to medieval Franciscan art, spirituality, and ecology by 4 September 2026.
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August 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM
This call for papers invites scholars to explore how zoomorphic imagery in medieval Eurasian art (500-1500 CE) serves as a vehicle for transcultural exchange and artistic innovation, with submissions due by August 31, 2026, for a session at CAA 2027.
CFP: ‘Picturing Entanglements: Transcultural Creatures in Medieval Eurasian Art’, CAA 2027 Session (deadline 31 August 2026)
This call for papers invites scholars to explore how zoomorphic imagery in medieval Eurasian art (500-1500 CE) serves as a vehicle for transcultural exchange and artistic innovation, with submissions due by August 31, 2026, for a session at CAA 2027.
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August 10, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The Route des Normands Association invites proposals for linked sessions at the 2027 International Medieval Congress in Leeds, focusing on the material culture and consequences of mobility across the Norman worlds. Deadline is 14 September 2026.
CFP: ‘Connected Communities in Motion. Itineraries and Material Culture across the Norman Worlds’, International Medieval Congress, Leeds 2027 (deadline 14 September 2026)
The Route des Normands Association invites proposals for linked sessions at the 2027 International Medieval Congress in Leeds, focusing on the material culture and consequences of mobility across the Norman worlds, exploring themes of architecture, artistic production, liturgy, and networks of patronage. The deadline is 14 September 2026.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Papers are invited for the Leeds IMC 2027 that explore the identities, practices, and relationships of regular canons from the 11th to 15th centuries, focusing on their communal life and influences across various fields such as history, liturgy, and art.

Deadline: 14 September 2026
CFP: ‘Performing Communities: Regular Canons Between History, Art, and Liturgy (11th–15th Centuries)’, International Medieval Congress, Leeds 2027 (deadline 14 September 2026)
Papers are invited for the Leeds IMC 2027 that explore the identities, practices, and relationships of regular canons from the 11th to 15th centuries, focusing on their communal life and influences across various fields such as history, liturgy, and art.
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August 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The new book, "Fifteenth-Century Burgundian Sculpture: Works, Artists, Questions," offers an in-depth exploration of Burgundian sculpture through various studies that examine its artists, works, iconography, and cultural influence across Europe and beyond.
New Publication: ‘Fifteenth-Century Burgundian Sculpture: Works, Artists, Questions’, ed. Michele Tomasi, Thomas Flum, Jean-Marie Guillouët, and Sophie Jugie
The new book, "Fifteenth-Century Burgundian Sculpture: Works, Artists, Questions," offers an in-depth exploration of Burgundian sculpture through various studies that examine its artists, works, iconography, and cultural influence across Europe and beyond.
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August 3, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Call for Papers: The Middle Ages in Modern Games @ Leeds IMC 2027 (Deadline: 13 September 2026)

The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Research at the University of Winchester is pleased to sponsor The Middle Ages in Modern Games strand at the Leeds International Medieval Congress, 5 to 8 July…
Call for Papers: The Middle Ages in Modern Games @ Leeds IMC 2027 (Deadline: 13 September 2026)
The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Research at the University of Winchester is pleased to sponsor The Middle Ages in Modern Games strand at the Leeds International Medieval Congress, 5 to 8 July 2027. This strand examines the use of social groups, hierarchies, and other themes related to the congress theme of “Communities” in the design, representation, reception, and discussion of the Middle Ages in modern games.
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July 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The Medieval Southern Italy Working Group, founded by Maria Harvey and the Center for the Art and Architectural History of Port Cities “La Capraia,” aims to foster collaboration among art historians focused on medieval southern Italy through workshops and annual meetings in Naples.
Announcement: Medieval Southern Italy Working Group
The Medieval Southern Italy Working Group, founded by Maria Harvey and the Center for the Art and Architectural History of Port Cities “La Capraia,” aims to foster collaboration among art historians focused on medieval southern Italy through workshops and annual meetings in Naples.
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July 20, 2026 at 9:06 AM
The new book provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of the roofing systems of Italian churches from the Middle Ages to the early modern period, highlighting their technological, artistic, and symbolic significance while addressing their limited scholarly attention in the field.
New Publication: ‘Behind the Scenes of Medieval Roofs: An Overview of the Roofing Systems of Italian Churches’, edited by Angelo Passuello and Michalis Olympios
The new book provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of the roofing systems of Italian churches from the Middle Ages to the early modern period, highlighting their technological, artistic, and symbolic significance while addressing their limited scholarly attention in the field.
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July 15, 2026 at 1:55 PM
This new publication explores the diverse roles of textiles in manuscripts from late antiquity to the early modern period, highlighting their connections to global trade and cultural interactions across various regions.
New Publication: ‘Textiles in Manuscripts: A Local and Global History of the Book’, edited by Melissa Moreton and Suzanne Conklin Akbari
This new publication explores the diverse roles of textiles in manuscripts from late antiquity to the early modern period, highlighting their connections to global trade and cultural interactions across various regions.
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July 13, 2026 at 8:43 AM