Midwest Medieval History Conference: Law and Society in the Middle Ages

The annual meeting ofthe Midwest Medieval History Conference will take place at Ohio University. Scholars will present their research on all aspects of medieval history, especially those related to this year's theme: Law and Society. The keynote, "Weaponizing Death: Accusations of Hate and Spite in 13th Century England" will be delivered by Dr. Sara Butler, Ohio State University. A special session will be devoted to the Mahn Center Archives and Special Collections medieval manuscripts and facsimiles. Register for the Conference Here Undergraduate Student Registration (The conference is free for undergraduates, but we would like a headcount!) Schedule of Events Friday, Oct. 2 All events take place in Alden Library, Friends of the Library Room (319) Except for Ink Workshop, Location to be determined Noon: Registration and Facsimile Exhibit Open 1 PM: Conference Welcome 2-3:00 Roundtable: The Facsimile and Manuscript Collection at Ohio University Miriam Shadis (History); Charles Buchanan (Interdisciplinary Arts); Lindsey Martin (Film); Miriam Intrator (Rare Books Librarian); Kate Wiselogel (Senior, Honor Tutorial College, English); Audience The Facsimile Exhibit will remain open for the rest of the day. 3-4:00 Ink Workshop Location TBD Panel 1 Friday 4-5:30 Religious Authority and Social Order Chair: Marita von Weissenberg (Xavier University) Frans van Liere (Calvin University), "The Venerable Bede and the Hebraica Veritas"Charles Buchanan (Ohio University),