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Norse in the north

Back in May 2023, Leeds hosted the Norse in the North conference which discussed literature and the supernatural in Old Norse studies.

Shelves of books at the Brotherton Library

Dr Elizabeth Tyler closes the White Rose talks at Leeds by exploring the use of the Old English Orosius for nationalism and imperialism in tenth century England.

Two people dressed as English knights. One has their shield raised and the other has their sword raised.

Europe’s largest Medieval celebration is taking place in Leeds with over 2,500 enthusiasts from 60 countries coming together both in person and virtually to immerse themselves in the Middle Ages.

Alan Murray standing behind a podium

Dr Murray, Senior Lecturer in Medieval Studies in the School of History, has been awarded the J.F. Verbruggen Prize for his book Baldwin of Bourcq: Count of Edessa and King of Jerusalem (1100-31).

A medieval manuscript that has writing and a playing-card clubs design on it.

Professor Emma Cayley gives her inaugural lecture on medieval playing cards and manuscripts