Monthly Archives: February 2015

Masters Program in Mediterranean Studies

Posted on February 7, 2015 by briansandberg

There is a new call for applications to the Masters Program in Mediterranean Studies at NYU.  Here is the announcement: The Center for European and Mediterranean Studies (CEMS) at New York University is pleased to announce a call for applications to its … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Modern Europe, Early Modern World, European History, European Union, French History, Graduate Work in History, Italian History, Maritime History, Mediterranean World | Leave a comment

Beyond the Binary: Trans* History in Early America

Posted on February 6, 2015 by briansandberg

Beyond the Binaries: On Gender History

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Renaissance History Postdoc

Posted on February 6, 2015 by briansandberg

The University of Warwick has posted an announcement for a Renaissance history postdoctoral position. Below is the announcement: Research Fellow £28,695 – £37,394 pa                                                                                                Ref: 75510-015 Fixed Term Contract for 36 months Italian Studies at the University of Warwick is … Continue reading →

Posted in European History, Grants and Fellowships, Information Management, Italian History, Jobs and Positions, Noble Culture and History of Elites, Renaissance Art and History | Leave a comment

Religious Fundamentalism and Terrorism

Posted on February 5, 2015 by briansandberg

Originally posted on Cluster for the Study of Religious Violence:
Olivier Roy (Professor at the European University Institute, Firenze) is giving a presentation on “Are terrorism and jihadism a consequence of a religious fundamentalist radicalization?” The lecture will be held…

Posted in French History, Lectures and Seminars, Paris History, Religious History, Religious Politics, Religious Violence, Terrorism | Leave a comment

Insurgencies Conference

Posted on February 1, 2015 by briansandberg

Northwestern University is organizing a graduate conference on “Insurgencies” this spring. The conference announcement reads: “This graduate conference to be held April 10, 2015 at Northwestern University aims to broaden historical understanding of insurgency. Insurgencies challenge legitimacy from below. Theorists often understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Conflict, Civilians and Refugees in War, Conferences, Empires and Imperialism, Graduate Work in History, History of Violence, Religious Violence, Revolts and Revolutions, State Development Theory, Strategy and International Politics, Terrorism, War, Culture, and Society | Leave a comment

Un Courage Viril

Posted on February 1, 2015 by briansandberg

I am giving a presentation on “Un Courage viril. Le genre et la violence en France pendant les Guerres de religion, 1562-1629,” at the séminaire interne of the Institut d’Études Avancées de Paris on Tuesday 3 February 2015. This presentation … Continue reading →

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