Program in Medieval Studies
Thursday, November 6, 2025
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5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge -- room 1080, Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building
In 14th-century Provence, the volume of contracts produced by public notaries increased rapidly from thousands each year to millions. Reliance on writing impacted even the most remote rural communities and marginalized actors, including women, peasants, and religious minorities. Why did written records become so wildly popular so quickly? What were the consequences?
Friday, November 7, 2025
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8:30 amEnglish Building 107D
Interested faculty and students will meet for a lunchtime discussion of a work-in-progress. Please contact Carol Symes if you wish to participate.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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5:00 - 7:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, 210
Join us for a festive reception to celebrate four new books published this year! The authors will each offer brief remarks and there will be an informal Q&A about the research and writing process. All are welcome!