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Antony R. Henk talks about how teaching the texts and history of medieval Europe inevitably requires discussion of Christianity as both a belief system and a societal institution. Christianity, however, brings an enormous amount of baggage. This post highlights the importance of an honest but sensitive approach and suggests ways to lessen the tensions which may surround the topic.
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Dr Rebecca Merkelbach reflects on her keynote speech at the most recent Saga Conference. Held every three years, Saga Con is the most important meeting of Old Norse scholars, bringing together academics at all stages of their careers. Despite the accolade of being the youngest ever female keynote speaker at this event, Rebecca discusses how this accolade is discordant with her experiences as a mid-career academic in a field that poses extreme problems for career progression or even stability.
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Adam Kelly discusses the network’s recent trip to Dusseldorf for ISSEME, key issues raised at the roundtable, and the febrile political environment in which the network finds itself.
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