Karen Culver talks with Daniel Knox about his research concerning Late Antique networks, coalition, and conflict around the double papal election in 498 and the subsequent Laurentian Schism. To listen to the podcast please click here. This podcast is part of the New Faces, New Ideas series in which Ph.D students in the CEU Department… Continue reading New Faces, New Ideas: Interview with PhD Student Daniel Knox
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MECERN Interview with Antonin Kalous
A conversation with Antonin Kalous about his recent book "The Legation of Angelo Pecchinoli at the Court of King of Hungary, 1488- 1490." This wonderful book includes documents and personal letters to Pope Innocent VIII from his nuncio Angelo Pecchinoli, detailing daily life and even personal conversations at the court of King Matthias Corvinus. Antonin… Continue reading MECERN Interview with Antonin Kalous
New Faces, New Ideas: Interview with PhD Student David Rockwell
In this interview, David Rockwell discusses his research into the lobbying practices of bankers and other lenders that aimed to influence imperial law-making affecting the economic life of sixth-century Byzantium. He looks at the history of economics and corruption of the period from his unique perspective as a former senior finance and capital markets lawyer… Continue reading New Faces, New Ideas: Interview with PhD Student David Rockwell
New Faces, New Ideas: Interview with PhD Student Anna Kinde
In this interview, Karen Culver speaks with Anna Kinde to discuss her research into the construction and function of late medieval cathedrals in Central Europe. We also learn how the concepts used in the design of these ancient buildings are relevant to the design of buildings and public spaces today. To listen to the podcast… Continue reading New Faces, New Ideas: Interview with PhD Student Anna Kinde
Past Perfect! special documentary episode: “Szádvár Castle – its Foes and its Friends” now available!
‘Szádvár Castle – its Foes and its Friends’ is a documentary of the medieval Szádvár Castle in the north of Hungary and The Friends of Szádvár, a brilliant group of volunteers who were founded to save Szádvár Castle from being forgotten. Together they research, excavate and conserve the castle, making it more accessible to the… Continue reading Past Perfect! special documentary episode: “Szádvár Castle – its Foes and its Friends” now available!
Past Perfect! with Martin Pjecha now available!
In this episode, Anna Kinde of the Medieval Radio asks Martin Pjecha, advanced PhD student at CEU and a member of the Centre for Medieval Studies in Prague about his research of the intellectual history of the Taborite faction and its wider context in the Hussite revolution. To listen to the podcast please click here.… Continue reading Past Perfect! with Martin Pjecha now available!
Past Perfect! with Václav Žůrek
Anna Kinde speaks with Václav Žůrek about his research project "Transmission of Knowledge: The Fortune of Four Bestsellers in Late Medieval Czech Lands". To listen to the podcast please click here. Václav Žůrek is a researcher at the Centre for Medieval Studies at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic in Prague, where he also holds… Continue reading Past Perfect! with Václav Žůrek
Past Perfect! with Pietro Delcorno now available!
In this episode, David Rockwell asks Pietro Delcorno, former research fellow of the Institute for Advanced Study, about his research related to Late Medieval sermons. To listen to the podcast please click here. Pietro Delcorno completed his PhD in 2016 in Medieval History at Radboud University, Nijmegen (The Netherlands) with a dissertation entitled ‘In the… Continue reading Past Perfect! with Pietro Delcorno now available!
Past Perfect! with Ruth Mazo Karras now available!
In this episode Chris Mielke speaks with Dr. Ruth Mazo Karras, professor of history and expert on medieval social and cultural history, gender, and sexuality. To listen to the podcast please click here. Dr. Karras is a professor of history at the University of Minnesota, as well as the General Editor of the University of Pennsylvania… Continue reading Past Perfect! with Ruth Mazo Karras now available!
Past Perfect! with Leslie Peirce now available!
In this episode Karen Stark speaks with Dr. Leslie Peirce, professor of history at New York University, about topics ranging from early modern Ottoman history, slavery, and the harem, to Turkish historical TV dramas. You can listen to the podcast here. Dr. Peirce is a professor of history at New York University. Her writing and teaching… Continue reading Past Perfect! with Leslie Peirce now available!