Every July, medievalists from across the globe descend upon the University of Leeds for the International Medieval Congress (IMC), and this year’s conference was no exception. With the 2026 theme of Temporalities, the week was filled with fascinating discussions about time, memory, history, and the ways in which the past continues to shape our understandingContinueContinue reading “Autumn and Francesca Reunite: Leeds IMC 2026, by Francesca Roma”
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In the Margins of the Final Draft- by Francesca Roma
It feels only right to begin with an apology. Bodies and Being has been quiet for a while now, and that silence has not been intentional. Like so many things in the final stages of a PhD, it has simply… slipped. Over the past year, life has accelerated in ways I hadn’t entirely anticipated. WhenContinueContinue reading “In the Margins of the Final Draft- by Francesca Roma”
The Birth of the Pre-Modern Body Project, by Francesca Roma
The Premodern Body Project is as much about research as it is about community. We’re here to connect with scholars across disciplines, share ideas, and host events that bring pre-modern studies to life. If you’re interested in our work, or simply curious to learn more, we’d love to hear from you.
Bodies and Being 