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Traditionally jinn were associated with magic, astrology, and alchemy. As various occult sciences developed in the medieval Islamic world, the jinn became secret patrons and teachers of the esoteric. A thread on the jinn king of the Sun and alchemy, al Mudhib

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The “annoying” fly appears in medieval Arabic literature. When caliphs and kings found the tiny creature irritating they asked wisemen why God created the tiny annoying fly, the wise would respond: ‘To humiliate tyrants’ #flygate

This is such good advice…

We're hosting three online events this term!

Have you seen our website, recently updated by our very own Laurence McKellar? Check it out to learn more about our group and for details of past and upcoming events! 🎉 iberianhistory.web.ox.ac.uk/home

Really looking forward to this…

Polyphonic Communities: Ways of Belonging in the Medieval and Early Modern Iberian World A Two-Day Interdisciplinary Conference for Graduates and Early Career Scholars, 28-29 January 2021. The deadline for submissions is 11 December 2020. Details here: iberianhistory.web.ox.ac.uk/event/polyphon…

Looking forward to getting my hands on this – promises to be a wonderful resource!

We're thrilled to announce this term's programme for the Iberian History Seminar at Oxford! Details in attached image & in thread below. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regist…

We are thrilled to announce all our fascinating papers and speakers for Polyphonic Communities, held online 28th-29th January 🧵 👇 Sign up here, and don’t miss out! iberianhistory.web.ox.ac.uk/event/polyphon…

Please join us at the inaugural talk to mark the 3rd anniversary of the Iberian History Seminar at Oxford: Tamar Herzog - Old and New in the Iberian World (and Elsewhere) Wednesday 27 January, 4:30pm-6:00pm GMT Link for registration here: iberianhistory.web.ox.ac.uk/event/tamar-he…

This is thread for my father, Michael Clanchy, who has died aged 84.

Next week sees the start of the Slade Professor of Fine Art Annual Lecture Series from Oxford Art History. Join Prof Jerrilynn Dodds for An Agonistic History of Art. Wed 28 Apr, 5pm | Online - YouTube Watch live: tinyurl.com/2us93fzr

Ashmolean Teaching Curator Dr Jim Harris will delve into the concept of 'medieval' with help from items in the Ashmolean Museum collection in today's Oxford Medieval Studies lecture. Tues 27 Apr, 5pm | Online - YouTube Watch: tinyurl.com/2pt3cbch

We are excited to be sponsoring Classical Armenian lessons, open to all University of Oxford. The sessions start on Thursday via Microsoft Teams. Email [email protected] for info! First session this Thurs. @Ox_Arm_Society Oxford University Byzantine Society (OUBS) @OrientStudiesOx Oxford Medieval Studies Oxford Modern Languages

Join us on Wednesday to learn about Illuminated Manuscripts, Biblical Miracles, and Theological Interpretations! Presentations by Sylvia Alvares-Correa (@AlvarescorreaS), George Klaeren, and Jacobo De Camps Mora. 26 May, 3.30-5pm BST iberianhistory.web.ox.ac.uk/event/current-…

Yesterday, we lost the maestro. The loss of Sir John Elliott is very sad news for Iberian historians all around the world. He seemed eternal, in his immense scholarship and grace. We are so grateful for the extraordinary privilege of having had him among us.