The Medieval Caucasus Network are seeking papers for a strand at the next International Medieval Congress, which will be held on the 6th to 9th July 2026, covering ideas, historiographies and cultures around time within and connected to the Caucasus region.
Paper abstracts approaching any aspect of the archaeology, cultures, faiths, societies, economies, and politics of the Caucasus throughout the approximate period from 500-1500 AD, and which touch in some way upon the theme of time and temporality, will be considered. This could include understandings of time and chronology in the period itself, discussions of event chronologies, examinations of the historiography and periodisation of the medieval Caucasus, views on how time interacted with material culture and daily life, and research on how time is presented and used in literary and fictional texts, amid a wide array of other possibilities.
We welcome proposals from academics at all career stages, including independent scholars: we particularly welcome proposals from scholars from the region and those from marginalised backgrounds. Where possible we will provide assistance to scholars who need funding to attend the IMC in looking for appropriate resources. IMC 2026 sessions will be held in hybrid format such that, where necessary, presentation and attendance should be available to scholars without travel to Leeds.
Please email your proposal to James Baillie (james.baillie@oeaw.ac.at) by no later than 15 September 2025, with an abstract of 100-250 words. Your proposal should state whether you would like to seek additional funding with the assistance of the Medieval Caucasus Network in order to attend.