The José Mattoso International Seminar 2021 – A História Contemplativa – De regresso a novos caminhos na investigação (Contemplative History – Back to new paths in research) , still in a virtual format, will take place around Contemplative History the latest book by the well-known Medievalist. Adopting a review of this work and essay as its theme, the Seminar will proceed with a set of papers focusing on four areas of research that have recently undergone a process of profound evolution. It is hoped that this shall, once again, spark extended and fruitful debate.