Medieval Matters

Medieval Matters is a series of public lectures co-sponsored by Stanford Continuing Studies and the Center for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, with support from other Stanford-affiliated institutions and organizations. It explores the relevance of medieval history and culture to understanding the modern world. 

Past Events

Medieval Matters with The Rt. Hon. Lord Sumption OBE, "How War Creates Nations: The Example of the Hundred Years War"

Date
Mon February 2nd 2026, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bruce Holsinger (English, University of Virginia): "Yes, [Your Majesty]: Historical Fiction and the Anachronistic Style"

Date
Wed May 22nd 2019, 7:30pm

Medieval Matters with Paul Freedman (Yale, History): Medieval and Modern Ideas of Diet and Health

Date
Thu February 21st 2019, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Medieval Matters with Elaine Treharne (Stanford, English)

Date
Wed November 29th 2017, 7:30pm

Michael Wood, "Why the Anglo-Saxons Matter: King Alfred and the Making of England"

Date
Wed April 26th 2017, 7:30pm

The Choral Tradition of Salisbury: A Concert with Commentary, Featuring the Salisbury Cathedral Choir

Date
Tue March 21st 2017, 7:30pm

David Wallace: Chaucer, Our Contemporary: Poetry and Performance

Date
Wed October 19th 2016, 7:30pm

"1066 and All That": Enduring English and French Strategic Rivalry During the Middle Ages

Date
Wed April 20th 2016, 7:30pm

"Brides" of Christ and "Lords" of Men: Medieval Women and Spiritual Authority

Date
Wed February 17th 2016, 7:30pm

Neighboring Faiths: Christianity, Islam and Judaism—Medieval and Modern

Date
Wed October 14th 2015, 7:30pm