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Open day for archaeological excavations at the medieval site of Tapado das Casas

Tapado das Casas is an archaeological site located in the lands of Lafões, more specifically in the territory of the parish of Carvalhal de Vermilhas, municipality of Vouzela. It is located in Serra do Caramulho, at around 950 m altitude, and was founded around 1,000 years ago. It is a village that was used seasonally during the […]

Birds for Princes: Falconry in the Middle Ages and Today

As part of IEM's participation in the European Heritage Days, an activity will be carried out by historians, veterinarians, and biologists, at Tapada de Mafra. With the participation of Tiago Viúla de Faria, Sónia Pires, Maria Ribeiro, and Afonso Soares de Sousa, this is a partnership between the Institute of Medieval Studies at Universidade Nova, Falcões no Oeste and Tapada Nacional […]

Autumn School of Medieval Studies 2023

The Autumn School in Medieval Studies, which takes place between the 3rd and 4th of October in Castelo de Vide, aims to create a space for debate and exchange of experience, aimed at Master's and PhD students in Medieval Studies, where they can present and discuss their projects. Organized by the Institute of Medieval Studies (IEM) and Castelo de Vide […]

Seminar cycle “Rethinking the Archive(s)/ Repensar o Arquivo(s)”

The seminar cycle “Rethinking the Archive(s)/ Repensar o Arquivo(s)” aims to place archives - understood as social constructs - at the center of the debate, to analyze and characterize their origins, functions, structures, materialities, and long-term (re)uses, as well as to assess the current impact of the digital transition on the construction of Community Memory. […]

VIII International Conference on the Middle Ages: Religions in Medieval Urban Europe

Between October 5th and 7th, the VIII International Conference on the Middle Ages: Religions in Medieval Urban Europe will take place in Castelo de Vide. The theme of this edition is “Religions in Medieval Europe”, with three plenary conferences held by renowned national and international experts, such as Maria Filomena Andrade (U. Aberta; CEHR-UCP), Maxime l'Héritier (Université Paris […]

International Meeting: The transfer of knowledge and innovation in Historical Sciences. Challenges and opportunities

Organized by IEM, the International Meeting: The transfer of knowledge and innovation in Historical Sciences. Challenges and opportunities will take place on the 9th and 10th of October, at Colégio Alamada Negreiros, in room 209 (2nd Floor). Over the last few years, the transfer of knowledge and innovation from research units has led to the creation […]

Open class | Doutor Maxime L’Héritier | “Research carried out in the Notre-Dame de Paris scientific project (CNRS/Ministry of Culture) since the 2019 fire and new discoveries about metals”

On October 9th, a conference will take place with Maxime L'Héritier (Université Paris 8 ), on the restoration of the upper parts of the main walls of the choir of Notre Dame Cathedral, with the title "Research carried out in the Notre Dame Dame de Paris scientific project (CNRS/Ministry of Culture) since the 2019 fire and new discoveries about […]

First full translation of Fernão Lopes’ Chronicles into English

The presentation, in Portugal, of the first full translation of Fernão Lopes' Chronicles into English will take place at the Monastery of Batalha on the 19th of October, at 7 pm, during the International Conference “Architectures of the Soul”, organized by the Institute of Medieval Studies, Universidade Nova de Lisboa. The five-volume publication, with the collective title of The Chronicles […]

Seminar in Medieval Studies: Servir al señor. Las obligaciones militares de la sociedad portuguesa durante la Edad Media | Jose Luis Costa Hernández

The "Seminar in Medieval Studies" will take place on the 19th of October, at 4pm: "Servir al señor.  Las obligaciones militares de la sociedad portuguesa durante la Edad Media", by Jose Luis Costa Hernández", online (via Zoom).   Abstract The Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages experienced its own system regarding the military obligations of urban and rural […]

4th International Conference Architectures of the Soul – Religious Heritage: understanding the past, shaping the future

For centuries, religious heritage has played an essential role in shaping social, economic, environmental and cultural values. Caves, eremitical settlements, chapels, monasteries, convents, churches and cathedrals have dialogued with their surroundings, be them mountainous or solitary places, fertile valleys, peripheral or urban centers. Nowadays, the memory of these places tends to be erased. The secularisation […]

IX International Meeting on Military Orders

The IX Encontro Internacional sobre Ordens Militares (IX International Meeting on Military Orders) will take place between the 25th and 29th of October in Palmela, with sessions at the Cine-Teatro S. João and the Municipal Library of Palmela. Organized by the Office of Studies on the Order of Santiago (GEsOS) – Municipality of Palmela, and the Institute of Medieval Studies, the […]