EAST OF BYZANTIUM LECTURE

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 12:00 PM–1:30 PM (EDT, UTC -4) | Zoom

Divine King or Sacrilegious Upstart? The Portrait of Emperor Yǝkunno Amlak in Gännätä Maryam

Jacopo Gnisci, University College London

A lecture exploring the reign of Yǝkunno Amlak, the founder of the Solomonic dynasty. Advance registration is required.

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EAST OF BYZANTIUM LECTURE

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 12:00 PM–1:30 PM (EDT, UTC -4) | Zoom

The Öngüt Connection: Christianity among the Turks of Medieval Eurasia

Joel Walker, University of Washington

A lecture exploring the Christian tradition of the Öngüt Turks of Inner Mongolia, who played a pivotal role in the rise of the Mongol Empire (1206–1368). Advance registration is required. Registration opens March 28, 2023.

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November 18, 2022, February 17, 2023, June 5–6, 2023 | Zoom

EAST OF BYZANTIUM WORKSHOP

Studying East of Byzantium IX: Networks

Zara Pogossian, University of Florence
Joel Walker, University of Washington

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 networks 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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