Category Archives: Early Modern World

A Global History of Early Modern Violence

Posted on December 19, 2020 by briansandberg

A new book on A Global History of Early Modern Violence, edited by Erica Charters, Marie Houllemare, and Peter H. Wilson, has been published by Manchester University Press. The book description at Manchester University Press’s website reads: “This is the … Continue reading →

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Centering Race in History Conference

Posted on December 3, 2020 by briansandberg

An international conference on Centering Race in History: Antiquity to the Present was held online last week, co-sponsored by the Department of History and Civilization of the European University Institute, the International Centre on Racism at Edge Hill University, and … Continue reading →

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Doctoral Fellowships in European History

Posted on October 28, 2020 by briansandberg

The European University Institute in Fiesole, Italy, is offering fully funded doctoral fellowships for students wishing to pursue Ph.D. studies in European history. The European University Institute (EUI) is located on a majestic hill overlooking Firenze (Florence), Italy, an inspiring … Continue reading →

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Islamic Art History Resource

Posted on October 25, 2020 by briansandberg

A new online resource for Islamic art history has just been launched online. Northern Illinois University students in my HIST 110 History of the Western World I course are studying the expansion of Islam at this point in the semester … Continue reading →

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Astrolabes and Armillary Spheres

Posted on October 23, 2020 by briansandberg

The Center for Renaissance Studies at the Newberry Library is hosting a virtual discussion of scientific instruments and scientific knowledge in the Renaissance. Here is the announcement from the Center for Renaissance Studies: Astrolabes and Armillary Spheres: Scientific Instruments and … Continue reading →

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Things of Darkness and Early Modern Critical Race Studies

Posted on October 14, 2020 by briansandberg

The Center for Renaissance Studies at the Newberry Library is hosting a series of discussions on Race in Dialogue, which focuses on critical race studies in the humanities. Graduate students in HIST 522 Early Modern Europe at Northern Illinois University … Continue reading →

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Expanding the Renaissance

Posted on October 14, 2020 by briansandberg

The Renaissance Society of America is organizing an online graduate student workshop on Expanding the Renaissance. The workshop is being organized by the RSA Graduate Student Advisory Committee, which has issued a call for papers. The workshop will held virtually … Continue reading →

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War and Society Paper Prizes

Posted on October 7, 2020 by briansandberg

Are you writing a paper dealing with the history of war and society during academic year 2020-20201? If so, you may be eligible to submit your paper for consideration for a Best Paper Prize from the War and Society Program … Continue reading →

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Artemisia Gentileschi Exhibition in London

Posted on October 6, 2020 by briansandberg

A major exhibition on Artemisia Gentileschi’s paintings just opened at the National Gallery in London. The New York Times reports: “The National Gallery opted for a one-word title for its new blockbuster show: ‘Artemisia.’ The name of the exhibition, which … Continue reading →

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Saint Sebastian and the Arrows of the Plague

Posted on September 10, 2020 by briansandberg

The Center for Renaissance Studies at the Newberry Library has published a new episode of its series on Learning from Premodern Plagues on “Saint Sebastian and the Arrows of the Plague.” Students in my courses on HIST 110 History of … Continue reading →

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