Meeting in the Middle Ages

• 26: The Medieval Mind in the Lone Star State: Teaching Medieval Political Thought with Dr. Cary Nederman

  Everything is bigger in Texas, even the universities. But what is it like teaching medieval intellectual history at one of the largest public research institutions in the US? This week, we speak with Dr. Cary Nederman, Professor of Political Science at the Bush School of Texas A&M University. A scholar of medieval and early modern intellectual history, Dr. Nederman shares how he became a political theorist of the Middle Ages more or less by accident and how the study of ideas, especially those of William of Ockham, can shape civic life today. We talk about collaboration in academia, from undergraduates to full professors, how COVID-19 reshaped his teaching, and why modern social media might have more in common with medieval friendship networks than you'd expect.Feel free to email Dr. Nederman any questions at:[email protected] enjoy Dr. Nederman's lecture at the Medieval Institute here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StWlXZZG0CMRead more about the history of ideas here:https://www.jhiblog.org/

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• 25: The Devil's in the Details: Exploring Medieval Politics and Parody with Dr. Roberto Lambertini

  In medieval Europe, the Church held enormous political and economic power. How did critics point out the flaws of such a dominant institution? And why would writing a letter in the voice of the devil be a good strategy? This week, we sit down with Dr. Roberto Lambertini, Professor of Medieval History at the University of Macerata, to talk about how political ideas were discussed, parodied, and preserved in the Middle Ages. We discuss his research into the little-known Cistercian theologian Pierre Ceffons and his provocative writings, including the so-called Epistola Luciferi ad Cleros (The Devil's Letter to the Clergy). Dr. Lambertini shares how he first encountered medieval political philosophy, how lessons can be shaped by local history, and what 14th century academic debates might teach us today. We also hear how a tiny Italian town became the (imagined) capital of Charlemagne's empire.https://docenti.unimc.it/roberto.lambertinihttps://rivisteopen.unimc.it/index.php/pi_ser/index

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• 24: For the Love of Country: Understanding Patriotism with Dr. Takashi Shogimen

  We've all heard about nationalism and patriotism, but what exactly is the difference? Where did these ideas come from? This week, we talk with Dr. Takashi Shogimen, Professor of History at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. We explore his research on the history of patriotism, its ancient origins, and its transformation by medieval thinkers. He shares his thoughts on William of Ockham, the importance of being "somewhere" instead of "nowhere," nationalism in the 21st century, and how we might try to answer the question: What does one own one's nation?Dr. Shogimen's university page:https://www.otago.ac.nz/history/our-people-in-history/professor-takashi-shogimenDr. Shogimen's twitter:@TakashiShogimenDr. Shogimen's lecture at the Medieval Institute:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8mE5CauGkA&ab_channel=MedievalInstitute

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• 23: How to Be a Medieval Librarian in the Modern Age with Dr. Julia Schneider

  This week, we're sitting down with Dr. Julia Schneider, Subject Specialist Librarian for Medieval Studies in the Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Schneider wears a lot of hats and is also the Scholarly Resources and Assessment Librarian for Arts, Humanities, and Architecture as well as the subject liaison for German Language and Literature.We speak about her experience working as a university librarian, the value of working across disciplines as a medieval researcher, her pivot away from medieval exorcism, the life force that is caffeine, and what it takes to purchase a copy of a medieval manuscript.

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• 22: Medieval Studies on Main Street: Public Humanities with Dr. Anne Le

  This week, we're talking with Dr. Anne Le, current Public Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow at Notre Dame's Medieval Institute. During her time at the Medieval Institute, she's been working on several projects to connect with the public and students of all ages about the medieval world. We chat about public humanities, medieval French literature, the Disney classic The Sword in the Stone, and the value of good mentorship. Plus, for any (American) football fans, we discuss the Medieval Institute's legendary game-day tailgates.https://nanovic.nd.edu/people/faculty-fellows/anne-le/

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