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Salvete! We are the Medieval Studies program at the University of Victoria. Exploring the Middle Ages requires learning science, art, literature, community and religion. The richness and diversity calls for interdisciplinary research and teaching.
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i made a starter back of beautiful and unique manuscripts you can browse online! (with links) for anyone that wants a good way to spend an afternoon :)
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I am inspired and hope to learn more! Some of her personal works were absolutely gorgeous, including working with wood, parchment (self made!) and gold leaf!
We would like to thank Barbara Gordon for the fantastic workshop on pigments! Everyone was able to select from a wide range of colour's and binding agents to grind and use towards individual projects.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for a Medieval filled day!
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Thank you!
And yes! Everyone is welcome to come and try or view any of the hands-on experiences. That portion of the event runs between 1130-130!
Only 2 days to go!
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Our conference is approaching fast!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone again!
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We have some great medievalists in our program, but a huge congratulations to our award winners for this year!
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A look at the lovely St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney.
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It is a gloomy and rainy day today. Lets brighten up with some Medieval comics by Gary Larson - Far Side!
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Imagine an 1973 cartoon where the humans are played by animals being more historically accurate than your 2025 big budget humans only tv series...
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The semester is underway, and we hope everyone is feeling supported!
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Many thanks to The Historical Combat Collective for coming to campus and sharing their knowledge with us!
We had a fantastic afternoon
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The first day of classes has come to a close, we hope everyone is settled in!
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We hope everyone is enjoying the pizza!
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Where is our campus tower? Otherwise know as the general office? Difficult, but not impossible to find. Just don't believe the building wayfinder signs!
We are excited to welcome new and returning students!
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Join Dr. TC Lin to learn about Medieval Chinese literati and the writing that shapes their lives.
This fall, 2025 at UVic
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Some of our courses still have space! If you are looking for an interesting and engaging elective, check out these classes.
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Congratulations to our 2025 graduates!
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Registration has started!
Need an upper level MEDI elective? MEDI 430: "Writing, Friendship, and Life in the Medieval Chinese Capital" is a special topics course and is only available this fall 2025!
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MEDI 328: Gothic Art and Architecture
An introductory survey of the art and architecture of western Europe from the reconstruction of St. Denis c. 1140 to the beginnings of Renaissance art in Florence c. 1400.
*Batman not included, sorry!
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What do we know about children in the medieval period?
How were children expected to behave and how is it different than today?
Fall 2025, MEDI 348: Medieval Children's Literature and Culture
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New to the Medieval period or looking to broaden your lower level course electives?
Check out our first year intro classes
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Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales
This tale is naughty and bawdy, but also full of wit, social satire and flamboyant characters!
Join this class in Fall 2025
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Looking for searing political critique in the form of a dream vision for class next year?
Sign up for Dante's Divine Comedy, Spring 2026
Also available through both the English and Italian departments
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The Medieval period is more than just Europe. Add MEDI 430: Writing, Friendship and Life in the Medieval Chinese Capital with Dr. TC Lin, this Fall 2025 to your list of classes!
Congratulations Carol, Shelby, Alex and Ben for their research, presentation and poster at the 2025 conference - Currents in Anthropology at UVic
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Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ends 7:30pm.
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, 911 Quadra Street (corner of Quadra and Rockland), Victoria, BC
Full information and to attend virtually, please click the following link: www.afvictoria.ca/events/cultu...
The Restoration of Notre-Dame De Paris
Lead Chief Architect Philippe Villeneuve will be in Victoria to talk about the restoration of Notre-Dame.
We hope many people will be able to join us at this free event on April 8th.
Spring is here and with it cherry blossoms
