Author Archives: postmedievalist

GLOBAL MEDIEVALISM: culture, appropriations and reinventions

Posted on March 17, 2021 by postmedievalist

Call for Papers From Q-Shaman’s tattoos to Game of Thrones’ resounding success, the medieval is undoubtedly the order of the day. With this popularity, the need to understand the origins of these many representations of the Middle Ages, their mistakes, … Continue reading →

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CALL FOR PAPERS — STUDIES IN MEDIEVALISM XXXI:  POLITICAL MEDIEVALISM III 

Posted on February 3, 2021 by postmedievalist

From Hitler’s “Third Reich” to Bush’s “crusade” against terrorism, professional politicians have often invoked the Middle Ages to justify their actions. But they are far from alone, for many of their constituents have also deployed medievalism for political purposes, as in condemning impoverished countries … Continue reading →

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The Transitional Governance Committee

Posted on January 5, 2021 by postmedievalist

Interim Executives (3): Valerie Johnson (University of Montevallo) Angela Weisl (Seton Hall University) Helen Young (Deakin University) Interim Outreach (1): Carol Robinson (Kent State University at Trumbull) Interim Conference & Panel Organization (1): Alexandra Sterling- Hellenbrand (Appalachian State University) Interim … Continue reading →

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CFP: The Year’s Work in Medievalism 35 (2020): Movement

Posted on November 16, 2020 by postmedievalist

The thematic focus for Issue 35 (2020) of The Year’s Work in Medievalism is movement. In 2020, movement and stagnation were paired frequently with medievalism, through discussions of plague, cultural systems, and political ideologies. We invite consideration of COVID-19 public health motion control … Continue reading →

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CFP: 35th International Conference on Medievalism 

Posted on August 11, 2020 by postmedievalist

Impossible Pastimes: Playing With, In, and Through the Middle Ages  35th International Conference on Medievalism  Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA, November 12-14, 2020  Play is one of the most significant sites of production in contemporary medievalism. As evidenced by the … Continue reading →

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