Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Welcome to IMEMS

We are a talented community of academics, curators, students, practitioners, and volunteers, covering a global range of areas from Late Antiquity to the late eighteenth century. We promote the standing of Durham’s research, its UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its museums and collections, by initiating, co-ordinating and supporting networks, programmes and projects for both specialists and the wider public. Watch our video and browse our pages to find out more.

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Welcome to IMEMS

IMEMS is an institute like no other for the interdisciplinary study of the pre-modern world from late antiquity to the late eighteenth century. By conducting innovative research into the global past, we address current challenges. As the University research hub for Durham UNESCO World Heritage Site, we study the treasures of our locality, connecting it to a global network of sister sites. We empower and inspire through the teaching we offer, the books we publish, and the conversations we foster.

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