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North America's first organization of medievalists

Speculations Podcast Episode

The team from The Multicultural Middle Ages Podcast is pleased to share our latest Speculum Spotlight episode with you, covering the centennial issue of Speculum, Speculations, edited by Mohamad Ballan, Cecily Hilsdale,
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January 7, 2026 at 9:11 PM
2027 MAA Annual Meeting Call for Papers

Call for Papers
102nd Annual Meeting of the
Medieval Academy of America
University of Toronto
15-17 April, 2027
The 102nd Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America will take place on the campus of
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January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Call for Papers - Comics Session for Keene State Medieval and Renaissance Forum

CFP Comics Session for Keene State Medieval and Renaissance Forum (1/15/2026;
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January 6, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Jobs For Medievalists

University of Puget Sound
Lora Bryning Redford Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Archaeology
Job ID: 8546
Location: History
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Tempoary:
Faculty Posting Details

Appointment:
TheUniversity of Puget Sound
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December 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
MAA Gift Memberships

Looking for a special holiday or graduation gift for the medievalists in your life? The Medieval Academy of America makes it easy to purchase gift memberships!
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December 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Oxford Summer School in Greek Palaeography

The Tenth Lincoln College International Summer School in Greek Palaeography

Oxford, 27 July–1 August 2026

The School offers a five-day introduction to the study of Greek manuscripts through ten reading
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December 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
HSS Murdoch Prize

The John E. Murdoch Prize is awarded annually for an original graduate student essay examining ancient or medieval ideas in science, mathematics, or natural philosophy.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Call for Papers - Beyond Exceptionalism III

We are delighted to announce the Call for Papers and Sessions for the Beyond Exceptionalism III conference, which will take place on 17–19 June 2026 at the Universitat Jaume I in Castellón, Spain.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Call for Papers - The Symposium on Crusade Studies

The Symposium on Crusade Studies, April 10 – 11, 2026, St. Louis, MO
Saint Louis University, Missouri Campus.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
MAA News - Annual Appeal

To the Members of the Medieval Academy:

As threats to the Humanities continue to disrupt our colleagues' teaching, research, and livelihoods, your support of the Medieval Academy of America means more than ever.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
MAA News - Save the Date: 2026 Annual Meeting

The 101st annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America will take place on March 19–21, 2026 on the campuses of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Amherst College, and will also include events
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December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
MAA News - 2026-27 Schallek Fellow

Rebekkah Hart has been named the incoming 2026 Schallek Fellow.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
MAA News - Upcoming Webinars and Workshops

“Trans Studies as Book Historical Method”
JD Sargan
December 5, 2025, 12pm-1pm (EDT)
Archival
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December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
MAA News - Upcoming Deadlines

The Medieval Academy of America invites applications for the following grants. Please note that applicants must be members in good standing in order to be eligible for Medieval Academy awards.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
MAA News - MAA Office Holiday Closure

The Medieval Academy's Boston office will be closed from Tuesday 23 December 2025 through Friday 2 January 2026. We look forward to working with you in 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Call for Applications: Mary Jaharis Center Grants 2026–2027

Call for Applications: Mary Jaharis Center Grants 2026–2027

The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture is pleased to announce its 2026–2027 grant competition.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Online Lecture: Learning Late Antiquity: The Quarry Church at Deir al-Ganadla and the Lost Timber Nave

Online Lecture: Learning Late Antiquity: The Quarry Church at Deir al-Ganadla and the Lost Timber Nave

The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art
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November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Call for Papers - Star Gazing: Astrology and Astronomy in the Medieval and Renaissance Imagination Popular Culture and the Deep Past 2026

Star Gazing: Astrology and Astronomy in the Medieval and Renaissance Imagination Popular Culture and the Deep
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November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Due to a worldwide disruption of Cloudfare internet security services, the Medieval Academy website is currently down. We apologize for the inconvenience and will inform you when the service has been restored.
November 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Online Lecture: Worshipping the Mother Goddess: An Underground Cult Complex in Late Antique Aphrodisias

Online Lecture: Worshipping the Mother Goddess: An Underground Cult Complex in Late Antique Aphrodisias

The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art
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November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
International Medieval Society–Paris, Annual Orientation Aperitif

International Medieval Society–Paris, Annual Orientation Aperitif
I am delighted to announce that IMS-Paris’s annual Paris orientation Aperitif will take place this year on Tuesday, 18
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November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Celebration of New Scholarship at 2026 MAA Meeting - Call for Participation

If you have recently seen a major research project to completion, please let us know! 
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November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Call for Papers - Sustaining the Discipline: The Future of Medieval Studies

Sustaining the Discipline: The Future of Medieval Studies
Texas Medieval Association Annual Conference
April 11–12, 2026
Rice University
Houston, Texas
Inherently
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November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Jobs For Medievalists

Administrative Director for the Antiquarian Book School Foundation

The Antiquarian Book School Foundation (ABSF) is seeking a highly organized and entrepreneurial individual to serve as its new Administrative Director.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM