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Course description

This course explores the entangled medieval histories of the Mediterranean world from 1000-1350 CE. We will examine major historical themes, issues, texts, and scholarly debates in order to understand the many diverse medieval societies, cultures, religions and intellectual traditions that surrounded, and traversed, the Mediterranean Sea. To investigate the medieval histories of these regions, this course will consider religious beliefs and practices, interfaith conflict and encounters, the crusades, heresy and inquisition, travel, and trade, among other aspects. It will also ask how we can best use medieval sources to enhance our knowledge of this tumultuous and all-too-often misunderstood period of history.

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