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Salvete! We are the Medieval Studies program at the University of Victoria. Exploring the Middle Ages requires learning science, art, literature, community and religion. The richness and diversity calls for interdisciplinary research and teaching.

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I am inspired and hope to learn more! Some of her personal works were absolutely gorgeous, including working with wood, parchment (self made!) and gold leaf!

01.03.2026 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We would like to thank Barbara Gordon for the fantastic workshop on pigments! Everyone was able to select from a wide range of colour's and binding agents to grind and use towards individual projects.
#medievalsky #uvicmedi #hands-on

28.02.2026 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for a Medieval filled day!
#uvicmedi
#medievalsky
#conference

07.02.2026 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you!
And yes! Everyone is welcome to come and try or view any of the hands-on experiences. That portion of the event runs between 1130-130!

07.02.2026 05:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Only 2 days to go!

#medievalsky
#uvicmedi
#conference

06.02.2026 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Our conference is approaching fast!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone again!
#medievalsky #conference #recreation #hands-on

04.12.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have some great medievalists in our program, but a huge congratulations to our award winners for this year!
#medievalsky #uvicmedi

15.10.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A look at the lovely St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney.
#uvicmedi #medievalsky #cathedrals

07.10.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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uvicmedi on Instagram: "Far Side, it never fails to bring a smile!#uvicmedi #medieval #funny" Far Side, it never fails to bring a smile!#uvicmedi #medieval #funny

It is a gloomy and rainy day today. Lets brighten up with some Medieval comics by Gary Larson - Far Side!
#medievalsky #uvicmedi

29.09.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Imagine an 1973 cartoon where the humans are played by animals being more historically accurate than your 2025 big budget humans only tv series...

23.09.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 246    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 0
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The semester is underway, and we hope everyone is feeling supported!
#uvicmedi #medievalsky

16.09.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Many thanks to The Historical Combat Collective for coming to campus and sharing their knowledge with us!
We had a fantastic afternoon
#medievalsky #uvicmedi #medievalweapons

14.09.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The first day of classes has come to a close, we hope everyone is settled in!
#uvic #course #start #medievalsky

04.09.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We hope everyone is enjoying the pizza!
#uvic #welcome

02.09.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where is our campus tower? Otherwise know as the general office? Difficult, but not impossible to find. Just don't believe the building wayfinder signs!
We are excited to welcome new and returning students!
#Medieval #findus

27.08.2025 01:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Dr. TC Lin to learn about Medieval Chinese literati and the writing that shapes their lives.
This fall, 2025 at UVic
#medievalsky #courses

13.08.2025 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some of our courses still have space! If you are looking for an interesting and engaging elective, check out these classes.
#medievalsky #uvic #courses

11.07.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our 2025 graduates!
#medievalsky #uvic #graduation

17.06.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Registration has started!
Need an upper level MEDI elective? MEDI 430: "Writing, Friendship, and Life in the Medieval Chinese Capital" is a special topics course and is only available this fall 2025!
#medievalsky #uvic #courses #specialtopic

12.06.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MEDI 328: Gothic Art and Architecture

An introductory survey of the art and architecture of western Europe from the reconstruction of St. Denis c. 1140 to the beginnings of Renaissance art in Florence c. 1400.
*Batman not included, sorry!
#medievalsky #uvic #courses

09.06.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What do we know about children in the medieval period?
How were children expected to behave and how is it different than today?

Fall 2025, MEDI 348: Medieval Children's Literature and Culture
#medievalsky #uvic #courses

04.06.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New to the Medieval period or looking to broaden your lower level course electives?
Check out our first year intro classes
#medievalsky #uvic #courses

03.06.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales
This tale is naughty and bawdy, but also full of wit, social satire and flamboyant characters!
Join this class in Fall 2025
#medievalsky #courses

29.05.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for searing political critique in the form of a dream vision for class next year?
Sign up for Dante's Divine Comedy, Spring 2026
Also available through both the English and Italian departments
#medievalsky #courses #uvic

21.05.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Medieval period is more than just Europe. Add MEDI 430: Writing, Friendship and Life in the Medieval Chinese Capital with Dr. TC Lin, this Fall 2025 to your list of classes!

14.05.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations Carol, Shelby, Alex and Ben for their research, presentation and poster at the 2025 conference - Currents in Anthropology at UVic
#medievalsky #medievalism #hands-on #experimentation #creativity

03.04.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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La Restauration De Notre-Dame De Paris Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir larchitecte en chef qui a dirigΓ© la restauration de Notre-Dame de Paris pour une rencontre Γ  ne pas manquer.

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ends 7:30pm.

Location: Christ Church Cathedral, 911 Quadra Street (corner of Quadra and Rockland), Victoria, BC

Full information and to attend virtually, please click the following link: www.afvictoria.ca/events/cultu...

01.04.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Restoration of Notre-Dame De Paris
Lead Chief Architect Philippe Villeneuve will be in Victoria to talk about the restoration of Notre-Dame.
We hope many people will be able to join us at this free event on April 8th.

01.04.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The first image is a 16th century pair of folding screens with birds and flowers of the seasons
The second is a current picture of Jindai Zakura (Japan) a cherry tree estimated to be 1800-2000 years old
And lastly, a poem attributed to Nijo Tameyo in the early 14th century, a rare murasame-gire

20.03.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring is here and with it cherry blossoms

20.03.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0