Performing Magic in the pre-Modern North Conference
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Welcome to Performing Magic in the pre-Modern North! We are a group of academics who have an interest in active academic research on the complex topic of “magic” in pre-Modern Northern regions.
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Hello #medieval friends! Our conference is NEXT WEEK and sign-ups are still open!
You can register via: forms.gle/CUn6gnGFFV3s...
You can register via: forms.gle/CUn6gnGFFV3s...
October 11, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Hello #medieval friends! Our conference is NEXT WEEK and sign-ups are still open!
You can register via: forms.gle/CUn6gnGFFV3s...
You can register via: forms.gle/CUn6gnGFFV3s...
#medieval friends! We have an updated programme for our free virtual #conference in October! I f you wish to register, you can do so via the link in our profile.
August 28, 2024 at 6:57 PM
#medieval friends! We have an updated programme for our free virtual #conference in October! I f you wish to register, you can do so via the link in our profile.
We are delighted to announce that registration for our free virtual #conference on October 17th-18th this year is open!
You can register via this link: forms.gle/d5eTQ8Bc6KJN...
A programme is available on our website at: performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/upcoming-con...
You can register via this link: forms.gle/d5eTQ8Bc6KJN...
A programme is available on our website at: performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/upcoming-con...
June 18, 2024 at 6:15 PM
We are delighted to announce that registration for our free virtual #conference on October 17th-18th this year is open!
You can register via this link: forms.gle/d5eTQ8Bc6KJN...
A programme is available on our website at: performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/upcoming-con...
You can register via this link: forms.gle/d5eTQ8Bc6KJN...
A programme is available on our website at: performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/upcoming-con...
Our first Performing Magic book will be published this summer!
Congratulations to all of the contributing authors!
You will be able to order via Palgrave soon: link.springer.com/book/9783031...
Congratulations to all of the contributing authors!
You will be able to order via Palgrave soon: link.springer.com/book/9783031...
May 21, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Our first Performing Magic book will be published this summer!
Congratulations to all of the contributing authors!
You will be able to order via Palgrave soon: link.springer.com/book/9783031...
Congratulations to all of the contributing authors!
You will be able to order via Palgrave soon: link.springer.com/book/9783031...
UPDATE
The Performing Magic in the pre-Modern North Virtual Conference has been moved to 17th-18th October 2024 (previously November).
Registration will be available soon.
The Performing Magic in the pre-Modern North Virtual Conference has been moved to 17th-18th October 2024 (previously November).
Registration will be available soon.
May 1, 2024 at 12:35 PM
UPDATE
The Performing Magic in the pre-Modern North Virtual Conference has been moved to 17th-18th October 2024 (previously November).
Registration will be available soon.
The Performing Magic in the pre-Modern North Virtual Conference has been moved to 17th-18th October 2024 (previously November).
Registration will be available soon.
Sophie Durbin's video is active! She has kindly recorded what would have been a live online video, if not for the evils of technical difficulties. That being said, all recorded presentations can be found on our YouTube channel!
March 17, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Sophie Durbin's video is active! She has kindly recorded what would have been a live online video, if not for the evils of technical difficulties. That being said, all recorded presentations can be found on our YouTube channel!
Last but not least by any means, we have Sophie Durbin wrapping up our February conference. See you all at the online conference! Sign ups still available. forms.gle/6VvrCTmWhREd...
February 1, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Last but not least by any means, we have Sophie Durbin wrapping up our February conference. See you all at the online conference! Sign ups still available. forms.gle/6VvrCTmWhREd...
Angie Padilla will be our second to last speaker of the conference. Feel free to sign up at forms.gle/6VvrCTmWhREd...
January 31, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Angie Padilla will be our second to last speaker of the conference. Feel free to sign up at forms.gle/6VvrCTmWhREd...
Very excited to have Rune Cherednikov (they/them) join us for this conference as well. Please sign up for our online conference as soon as possible. forms.gle/6VvrCTmWhREd...
January 30, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Very excited to have Rune Cherednikov (they/them) join us for this conference as well. Please sign up for our online conference as soon as possible. forms.gle/6VvrCTmWhREd...
Another wonderful speaker for our February conference held virtually on 21st-22nd! Sign Ups still available on forms.gle/6VvrCTmWhREd...
January 29, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Another wonderful speaker for our February conference held virtually on 21st-22nd! Sign Ups still available on forms.gle/6VvrCTmWhREd...
First speaker for our February 2024 Conference! Sign ups are available at l.instagram.com?u=https%3A%2...
January 28, 2024 at 2:31 PM
First speaker for our February 2024 Conference! Sign ups are available at l.instagram.com?u=https%3A%2...
Please find attached our programme for the free online Performing Magic in the pre-Modern North Conference 21-22 February.
January 24, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Please find attached our programme for the free online Performing Magic in the pre-Modern North Conference 21-22 February.
Our next conference will be 21st-22nd February 2024! Sign ups available at forms.gle/SLHziMAU22rQ....
More details and sign-ups are also available on our recently updated website:
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com
More details and sign-ups are also available on our recently updated website:
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com
December 10, 2023 at 5:27 PM
Our next conference will be 21st-22nd February 2024! Sign ups available at forms.gle/SLHziMAU22rQ....
More details and sign-ups are also available on our recently updated website:
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com
More details and sign-ups are also available on our recently updated website:
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com
Giorgia Sottotetti is presenting on "Were pocket idols (hlutir) used as magical tools in divination rituals (‘casting lots’)? A multidisciplinary investigation of an account in Jómsvíkinga saga."
Giorgia has an MA in Viking & Medieval Norse Studies, focusing on archaeology & material culture.
Giorgia has an MA in Viking & Medieval Norse Studies, focusing on archaeology & material culture.
November 4, 2023 at 1:06 PM
Giorgia Sottotetti is presenting on "Were pocket idols (hlutir) used as magical tools in divination rituals (‘casting lots’)? A multidisciplinary investigation of an account in Jómsvíkinga saga."
Giorgia has an MA in Viking & Medieval Norse Studies, focusing on archaeology & material culture.
Giorgia has an MA in Viking & Medieval Norse Studies, focusing on archaeology & material culture.
Michelle Andor is presenting on "Of magical things and acts in the myth of The Abduction of Iðunn"
Michelle studies Scandinavian Studies at Goethe-University, with a focus on medieval Norse literature, particularly manuscript traditions, & religious & historical contexts.
Michelle studies Scandinavian Studies at Goethe-University, with a focus on medieval Norse literature, particularly manuscript traditions, & religious & historical contexts.
November 4, 2023 at 1:03 PM
Michelle Andor is presenting on "Of magical things and acts in the myth of The Abduction of Iðunn"
Michelle studies Scandinavian Studies at Goethe-University, with a focus on medieval Norse literature, particularly manuscript traditions, & religious & historical contexts.
Michelle studies Scandinavian Studies at Goethe-University, with a focus on medieval Norse literature, particularly manuscript traditions, & religious & historical contexts.
Abigail Ford will be presenting on "Actions & Materials of Magical Protection in Late Medieval Scotland"
Abigail is a 3rd year PhD candidate at the University of Leicester. Abigail's main research focus is on material evidence for magical practice in late medieval & early modern Scotland.
Abigail is a 3rd year PhD candidate at the University of Leicester. Abigail's main research focus is on material evidence for magical practice in late medieval & early modern Scotland.
November 4, 2023 at 1:01 PM
Abigail Ford will be presenting on "Actions & Materials of Magical Protection in Late Medieval Scotland"
Abigail is a 3rd year PhD candidate at the University of Leicester. Abigail's main research focus is on material evidence for magical practice in late medieval & early modern Scotland.
Abigail is a 3rd year PhD candidate at the University of Leicester. Abigail's main research focus is on material evidence for magical practice in late medieval & early modern Scotland.
Rebekah Day will be presenting on "Pagan Charms and Christian Prayers: Magic in Times of Suffering in Medieval Literature"
Rebekah is studying an MSc in Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh. Research interests include British saint cults, Viking Studies, & Arthurian romance.
Rebekah is studying an MSc in Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh. Research interests include British saint cults, Viking Studies, & Arthurian romance.
November 4, 2023 at 12:58 PM
Rebekah Day will be presenting on "Pagan Charms and Christian Prayers: Magic in Times of Suffering in Medieval Literature"
Rebekah is studying an MSc in Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh. Research interests include British saint cults, Viking Studies, & Arthurian romance.
Rebekah is studying an MSc in Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh. Research interests include British saint cults, Viking Studies, & Arthurian romance.
Katherine Beard will be presenting on "Does Miniaturization Mean Magic? Understanding Viking Age Amulets through Parallels in Old Norse Literature and Archaeology"
Katherine is a DPhil candidate at the University of Oxford. Interests include digital humanities, pre-Christian religion, manuscripts.
Katherine is a DPhil candidate at the University of Oxford. Interests include digital humanities, pre-Christian religion, manuscripts.
November 4, 2023 at 12:55 PM
Katherine Beard will be presenting on "Does Miniaturization Mean Magic? Understanding Viking Age Amulets through Parallels in Old Norse Literature and Archaeology"
Katherine is a DPhil candidate at the University of Oxford. Interests include digital humanities, pre-Christian religion, manuscripts.
Katherine is a DPhil candidate at the University of Oxford. Interests include digital humanities, pre-Christian religion, manuscripts.
Trace Maddox will be presenting on "Crimen Occultissimum: Proving Witchcraft in the English Courts"
Trace is an early career scholar & practicing lawyer with research interests in comparative law and legal history. He has previously published on the role of gender in the early modern witch trials.
Trace is an early career scholar & practicing lawyer with research interests in comparative law and legal history. He has previously published on the role of gender in the early modern witch trials.
November 4, 2023 at 12:51 PM
Trace Maddox will be presenting on "Crimen Occultissimum: Proving Witchcraft in the English Courts"
Trace is an early career scholar & practicing lawyer with research interests in comparative law and legal history. He has previously published on the role of gender in the early modern witch trials.
Trace is an early career scholar & practicing lawyer with research interests in comparative law and legal history. He has previously published on the role of gender in the early modern witch trials.
Martin Brockett will be presenting on "The role of seiðmenn in Viking Age society"
Martin holds an MLitt in Viking Studies. Research interests include the portrayal of sorcerers & magic in Icelandic sagas, and the Viking Age kingdom of Dublin-York. Martin is currently preparing to start a PhD.
Martin holds an MLitt in Viking Studies. Research interests include the portrayal of sorcerers & magic in Icelandic sagas, and the Viking Age kingdom of Dublin-York. Martin is currently preparing to start a PhD.
November 4, 2023 at 12:48 PM
Martin Brockett will be presenting on "The role of seiðmenn in Viking Age society"
Martin holds an MLitt in Viking Studies. Research interests include the portrayal of sorcerers & magic in Icelandic sagas, and the Viking Age kingdom of Dublin-York. Martin is currently preparing to start a PhD.
Martin holds an MLitt in Viking Studies. Research interests include the portrayal of sorcerers & magic in Icelandic sagas, and the Viking Age kingdom of Dublin-York. Martin is currently preparing to start a PhD.
Programme for Performing Magic in the pre-Modern North Conference! Registration is live, you can attend virtually or in-person in Aberdeen, Scotland - Register at the link: forms.gle/zyqSLL7HLVET...
More information is on our website: performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com
More information is on our website: performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com
October 3, 2023 at 6:23 PM
Programme for Performing Magic in the pre-Modern North Conference! Registration is live, you can attend virtually or in-person in Aberdeen, Scotland - Register at the link: forms.gle/zyqSLL7HLVET...
More information is on our website: performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com
More information is on our website: performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com