Upcoming Events

EAST OF BYZANTIUM WORKSHOP

October 24, 2025, February 13, 2026, and June 4–5, 2026 | Zoom

Studying East of Byzantium XII: Spaces

Darlene Brooks Hedstrom, Brandeis University
Timothy Greenwood, University of St. Andrews

A three-part workshop that intends to bring together doctoral students and very recent PhDs studying the Christian East to reflect on how to reflect on the usefulness of the concept of “Spaces” in studying the Christian East, to share methodologies, and to discuss their research with senior specialists in the field. Participation is limited to 10 students.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM–1:30 PM (EDT, UTC -4)

The Spatial and Material Turn in Monastic Archaeology: A Retrospective

Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom, Brandeis University

A lecture exploring how the evolution of theories regarding space, placemaking, and the movement of things alters our understanding of the natural and cultural landscape associated with the early monastic movement in Egypt.Advance registration required. REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 24.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM–1:30 PM (EDT, UTC -4)

Contested Space: Land, Law and Society in Early Medieval Armenia

Tim Greenwood, University of St Andrews

A lecture discussing the ownership and transmission of land across late Antique and early medieval Armenia through a series of case studies focusing on charitable foundations set up for the soul. Advance registration required. REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 31.