Category Archives: Early Modern Europe

Guerre, Circulations et Transferts Culturels

Posted on January 31, 2015 by briansandberg

I recently participated in a fascinating conference in Paris on “Guerre, circulations et transferts culturels de la renaissance à l’Empire” (War, Circulation and Cultural Transfers from the Renaissance to the French Empire), organized by Hervé Drévillon and Arnaud Guinier. Conference … Continue reading →

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Paris, Ville de Cour ?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by briansandberg

Conférence de Caroline zum Kolk will present a lecture on “Paris, Ville de Cour ?” as part of the “Les Mardis de Lauzun” lecture series at the Institut d’Études Avancées de Paris. Mardi 03 Février 2015, 18h00 – 20h00 IEA … Continue reading →

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The Insufficient Ark at U of C

Posted on January 29, 2015 by briansandberg

The Early Modern Workshop at the University of Chicago is holding a discussion of Maura Capps’ dissertation chapter “The Insufficient Ark: A Political Ecology of a Failed Agricultural Department at the Cape of Good Hope, 1795-1806.” Maura is a PhD … Continue reading →

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Early Modern Workshop in Chicago

Posted on January 12, 2015 by briansandberg

The Early Modern Workshop is meeting at the University of Chicago on Monday, January 12, at 5:00pm in Pick 319. Prof. Constantin Fasolt will lead a discussion on historical method and the challenges faced by historians of the late medieval … Continue reading →

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French Legion d’honneur and Economic Crisis

Posted on January 3, 2015 by briansandberg

The French Legion d’honneur (Legion of Honor), which was created by Napoléon I, periodically creates controversy. The famed Legion d’honneur is granted for military and civil service to the French nation, but the honor has a long and complex history. … Continue reading →

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History of Globalization

Posted on December 7, 2014 by briansandberg

The history of globalization is “hot,” having emerged as a major field of historical studies since the 1990s. “Why is globalization ‘hot’ now and what does it portend for the study of history?” asks Lynn Hunt, Professor of History at UCLA … Continue reading →

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Studying Shakespeare in Venice

Posted on December 3, 2014 by briansandberg

The Shylock Project Fondazione Giorgio Cini Venice, 15 June – 11 July 2015 An intensive four-week course of study exploring the text and contexts of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. A rich program of lectures and creative workshops by leading scholars, actors, … Continue reading →

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PhD Studies in Renaissance History

Posted on December 3, 2014 by briansandberg

PhD funding opportunities in Renaissance Studies Are you thinking of pursuing a PhD in Renaissance Studies / the Classical Tradition (including Neo-Latin literature and Renaissance art)? The Centre for the Study of the Renaissance at the University of Warwick invites … Continue reading →

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“Hammer Man” Attacks Historical Plaque in Cartegena

Posted on November 20, 2014 by briansandberg

Historical commemorations can certainly be controversial. Some historical anniversaries and commemorative displays produce repeated political battles and widespread controversy. In other cases, new additions to ceremonies or historical sites can produce fresh wounds and localized resistance. An incident this week … Continue reading →

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Marketing Napoleon

Posted on November 17, 2014 by briansandberg

Napoleon’s stock value is rising as we near the bicenntenial of the battle of Waterloo in 2015. A cache of Napoleonic memorabilia went on auction this weekend near the château de Fontainebleau. “Nearly 1,000 objects were for sale, including weapons, … Continue reading →

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