Intersectionality in Ancient and Pre-Modern Contexts. Considering Aspects of Privilege and Marginalisation
11–12 June 2026
University of Basel

Deadline for Submission: 1 September 2025

Questions of identity and the marginalisation of specific groups have become central to both academic and public discourse. Awareness of these concerns is currently increasing in ancient and pre-modern disciplines. Intersectionality, a concept coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw (1989) within Black Feminism and Critical Race Theory, offers a valuable framework for understanding how overlapping of aspects of identity – such as race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality, and bodily dispositions (e.g., disability, age) – shape individual experiences of privilege and marginalisation. These dynamics unfold on the interpersonal (everyday interactions), structural (government, law, education), and socio-spatial (urban form, spatial governance, land control) levels. 

While intersectional approaches are well established in the social sciences, their application to ancient and pre-modern contexts remains mostly unexplored. The nature of pre-modern source material – often fragmentary and strongly reflecting elite perspectives – poses specific challenges. This conference aims to bring together scholars working in ancient and pre-modern fields who already engage with intersectionality or seek to explore its potential. Contributions from MA students and PhDs are explicitly encouraged. 

We encourage submissions from scholars across disciplines, including but not limited to ancient, byzantine and medieval history, archaeological disciplines (Pre- and Protohistorical Archaeology, Mediterranean Archaeology, Archaeology of the Roman Provinces, etc.), ancient Eastern studies, classical philologies, Egyptology.

Abstracts of no more than 250 words, along with your title and a short bio (max. 150 words), should be submitted by 1 September 2025 to the organisers. Presentations should preferably be given in English (exceptions are possible, e. g., German). Presentations cannot be held via Zoom. However, a Zoom link can be provided to allow participants to listen to the presentations on demand. We anticipate being able to offer a limited number of travel and accommodation bursaries to support MA and PhD students. If you would like to be considered for a bursary, please indicate this in your submission email. 

Please send your abstract, title and bio to the organising committee: Ana Maspoli ana.maspoli@unibas.ch and Sarah Siegenthaler sarah.siegenthaler@unibas.ch. Notification of acceptance will be provided by 26 September 2025 at the latest.

Contact
Ana Maspoli ana.maspoli@unibas.ch
Sarah Siegenthaler sarah.siegenthaler@unibas.ch

The complete Call for Papers as PDF can be found here.

International Association for Coptic Studies (IACS)
13th International Congress of Coptic Studies
Göttingen, 27 July – 1 Aug 2026

Deadlines for submission: 
September 30, 2025 (panels)
December 31, 2025 (panel contributions, individual short papers, and posters)

Interested colleagues are again invited to propose thematic panels, which should contain at least three papers per panel, as well as individual papers. Both the individual papers and the panels will be divided into 6 parallel sessions, typically running from mid-morning (11:00 am) until the evening.

Each paper is allotted a time slot of no more than 20 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for discussion and questions. Prospective panel conveners should submit the title of the panel and a short description to coptic-congress-2026@uni-goettingen.de, as soon as possible, but no later than September 30, 2025.

Posters (A0 format) are recommended for the presentation of work in progress, research tools, and similar topics. A dedicated space will be available near the main lecture theatres. Participants unable to bring their posters to the congress should email coptic-congress-2026@uni-goettingen.de. The organisers will provide assistance with the printing.

Short abstracts (ca. 200 words) for panel contributions, individual short papers, and posters need to be sent to: coptic-congress-2026@uni-goettingen.de before December 31, 2025. Participants who wish to give a short paper, or to present a poster will be able to indicate this during the online registration process in the menu Contribution Type. Papers can be presented in English, German, or French. The congress committee reserves the right to decline any paper or poster proposal in light of time and capacity constraints.

Contact
coptic-congress-2026@uni-goettingen.de

The complete Call for Papers and further information can be found here.

Coasts – Cultures – Constructs: Impulses from Emerging
Research for a Trans-Mediterranean Perspective
Graz, April 17-18, 2026

Deadline for submissions: October 5, 2025

As part of the doctoral programme of the core research area “Trans-Mediterranean Entanglements: Mobilities and Relations in the Mediterranean and Beyond” at the Faculty of Humanities, we warmly invite you to an interdisciplinary workshop on “Coasts, Cultures, Constructs: Impulses from Emerging Research for a Trans-Mediterranean Perspective”. The workshop, which will take place on April 17 and 18, 2026, at the University of Graz, is aimed at early-career researchers.

The aim of the workshop is to bring together PhD students and postdoctoral researchers as well as Master’s students from various fields within the humanities, and to create an open forum for exchange, discussion and networking. Besides the presentation of individual projects, we want to highlight methodological impulses and conceptual as well as thematic intersections, to foster synergies, and to open up interdisciplinary perspectives on the Mediterranean and its multifaceted representations. The concept of ‘trans-Mediterranean entanglements’ serves as a framework to focus particularly on inter- and transcultural exchange, on open and dynamic constructions of identity, and on the resulting imaginations and artefacts. To further develop the synergies generated, a round table will be held to identify connections between the contributions, which will be visualised in an AI-supported digital mind map intended for online publication.

Presentations of (dissertation) projects should be approximately 20 minutes long, followed by a ten-minute moderated discussion. Master’s students are invited to present their work in the form of a poster. PhD and postdoc researchers may choose to contribute either a presentation or a poster. A dedicated timeslot for poster presentations will be scheduled between the talks. Interested participants are kindly asked to submit an abstract of 250–300 words (indicating whether a presentation or a poster is planned), along with a brief biographical statement (working title of the dissertation or Master’s thesis, academic discipline, home institution) by October 5, 2025, to: transmediterranean@uni-graz.at.

Accepted contributions will be announced by early December. A certificate of participation can be issued upon request, and we will make every effort to partially cover travel and accommodation costs if needed. For further questions, please feel free to contact us by email (transmediterranean@uni-graz.at).

The organisation team:
Hannah Barmüller
Juliana Reinisch
Hans Scherer

Contact
transmediterranean@uni-graz.at

The complete Call for Papers as PDF can be found here.

Practicing Genre: Dynamics of Generic Form(ation)s in Greco-Roman Literature
Conference Date: Early April 2026
Location: University of Bonn, Germany
Organizers: Adrian Weiß (Bonn University) and Daniel Wendt (Graz University)

Deadline for submissions: August 1, 2025

We invite proposals for the conference “Practicing Genre: Dynamics of Generic Form(ation)s in Greco-Roman Literature”. This event seeks to re-examine ancient Greek and Roman literary genres through the lens of praxeological genre theory (cf. Gencarelli 2024).

A praxeological approach conceives of genre not as a fixed, predetermined category defined by the inherent properties of texts, but as a dynamic, socially embedded practice. Literary genres are evolving constructs produced, maintained, and transformed through habitualized actions and ongoing interactions among authors, readers, performers, and institutions. Rather than viewing genres as 'natural forms', this perspective emphasizes their emergence from, and responsiveness to, specific historical and social contexts.

Submission Guidelines:
Please submit abstracts of up to 300 words (excluding bibliography), engaging directly with the theme of the conference. Include your name, affiliation, and contact information.
Send submissions by August 1, 2025 to:
• adrian.weiss@uni-bonn.de 
• daniel.wendt@uni-graz.at 
Notifications of acceptance will be sent as soon as possible after the deadline.
We encourage proposals from both established and early-career researchers. Contributions offering interdisciplinary or theoretically innovative perspectives are especially welcome.

Conference Format and Schedule:
The conference will take place in early April 2026, at the University of Bonn. It is designed primarily for in-depth collaborative discussion. To facilitate this, all participants are expected to submit a written version of their paper (maximum 45,000 characters, including spaces) by February 1, 2026. These papers will be circulated in advance, and all attendees are expected to read them prior to the event. Each paper will be allocated approximately 45 minutes, beginning with a presentation, a discussant response, and an in-depth discussion. A peer-reviewed publication of selected contributions is planned. Revised versions of accepted papers will be due by September 1, 2026. It is our intention to secure coverage for the travel and accommodation expenses; a funding request will be submitted in due course.

Contact
Adrian Weiß (Bonn University): adrian.weiss@uni-bonn.de
Daniel Wendt (Graz University): daniel.wendt@uni-graz.at 

The complete Call for Papers as PDF can be found here.

Disiecta membra: Geisteswissenschaftliche Zugänge zu Teil und Ganzem
Interdisziplinäre Tagung
27.–29.11.2025
Mainz

Einsendefrist: 31.7.2025

Interdisziplinäre Tagung des Akademie-Projektes „Disiecta Membra: Steinarchitektur und Städtewesen im römischen Deutschland“ vom 27.–29.11.2025 an der Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur Mainz

In der Literatur- und der Musikwissenschaft, der Kunstgeschichte, der Geschichtswissenschaften, der Philosophie und in den Archäologien wird der Ausdruck ‚disiecta membra‘ im Zusammenhang mit Studien zu Fragmenten oder Teilen eines Ganzen genutzt: Fragmente eines literarischen oder musikalischen Werks, Fragmente von Skulpturen, Gemälden oder anderen Kunstwerken, Ruinen, isoliert betrachtete Teile eines Konzepts, einer Theorie oder eines Werks, und im Kontext von Praktiken am menschlichen Körper. Auch retrospektive Werkschauen charakterisieren mit dem Begriff die Breite eines philosophischen oder künsterlischen OEuvres.

Diese und weitere Themen möchten wir anhand von Fallbeispielen aus der gesamten Breite der Geisteswissenschaften sowie den Digital Humanities diskutieren. Willkommen sind sowohl konzeptionelle, theoretische und philosophische Beiträge als auch Studien zu historischen und aktuellen Beispielen von Akten des Zerteilens, Zerstreuens oder Zusammentragens. Die Tagung möchte den interdisziplinären Austausch zu Begriffen, Metaphern, Modellen, Theorien, Methodiken und Praktiken zu Teil und Ganzem anregen und neue Perspektiven, die sich auch durch die digitale Transformation eröffnen, diskutieren.

Bei Interesse bitten wir um die Einsendung eines Abstracts (max. 400 Wörter) und einer Kurzbiographie bis zum 31.7.2025 an disiecta-membra@adwmainz.de 

Tagungsort: Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur | Mainz
Tagungssprache: Deutsch und Englisch
Vortragslänge: 25–30 Minuten
Übernachtungs- und in Einzelfällen Reisekosten können übernommen werden.
Eine Publikation der Tagungsbeiträge wird angestrebt

Konzeption und Organisation der Tagung: Dr. Katja Rösler

Den vollständigen Call for Papers als PDF finden Sie hier.

War in the Ancient World International Conference 2026 (WAWIC 2026)
June 9–11, 2026
Winnipeg and Madrid

Deadlines for submission
October 30, 2025 (for thematic panels)
January 15, 2026 (for indivudual papers and project presentations)

We are pleased to announce the upcoming War in the Ancient World International Conference 2026 (WAWIC 2026), an annual event that brings together researchers from around the globe to exchange ideas and present new research on ancient warfare. We invite submissions from scholars working on all aspects of ancient warfare and military history. Contributions from archaeological, philological, and historical perspectives are welcome. We are particularly interested in topics related to the Greco-Roman world, the ancient Near East, ancient Egypt, and neighboring cultures. The conference is open to graduate students, early-career researchers, and established scholars alike. The 2026 conference will take place in person at two locations: in Winnipeg for participants based in North America and in Madrid for those based in Europe. Selected panels will be connected via Zoom to enable transcontinental interaction and discussion.

We welcome proposals in three categories: (a) individual papers, (b) project presentations, and (c) thematic panels.
If you would like to organize a thematic panel, please contact wawic.ifg@hu-berlin.de with a brief outline of your proposed panel (150–300 words) BEFORE October 30, 2025.
For individual papers and project presentations, please send a 300-word abstract and a brief biographical note to wawic.ifg@hu-berlin.de BEFORE January 15, 2026.

Participants are invited to submit their papers to the Diamond Open Access Online Journal “Deimos” after the conference (https://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/deimos/index). Thematic panels may be proposed for the book series “Bellona”.
For updates on the conference, check out the homepage: https://cahss.d.umn.edu/departments/history-political-science-international-studies/history/wawic 

Local Organizers
Conor Whatley (University of Winnipeg, c.whately@uwinnipeg.ca)
Fernando Echeverria (Complutense University of Madrid, fecheverria@ucm.es)

Coordinators
Europe: Lennart Gilhaus (Humboldt University of Berlin, lennart.gilhaus@hu-berlin.de)
North America: Graham Wrightson (South Dakota State University, Sioux Falls, graham.wrightson@sdstate.edu) and Jeffrey Rop (University of Minnesota, Duluth, jarop@d.umn.edu)

The complete Call for Papers as PDF can be found here.

Officer Disobedience in Military Organizations across Epochs and Cultures
Bonn, 9-11 September 2026

Deadline for submission: 15 August 2025

Appeal to Students and PhD Candidates to Participate in the 2nd jDOG Conference

Date: 20 January – 24 January 2026 (arrival & get-together on 20 Jan / departure on 24 Jan)
Venue: Carl Friedrich von Siemens Stiftung, Su dliches Schloßrondell 23, 80638 Munich, Germany
Costs: No participation fee
Registration and submissions to: jdog.konferenz@orient-gesellschaft.de 

Deadline for submissions: 31 July 2025

What is the 2nd Conference of the jDOG?
The jDOG was established last year as a community of students in the fields of Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Assyriology), Near Eastern Archaeology, and related disciplines under the umbrella of the Deutsche Orient-Gesellschaft e.V. (DOG). It is dedicated to fostering exchange, collaboration, and networking at an early stage of academic training. Following the great response to the first conference in Marburg (Lahn), the successful format will continue with the second jDOG conference in Munich. It offers a safe and supportive environment for students to present their work, share ideas, and lead practical workshops. Joint activities will complement the program and encourage open dialogue.

How do I apply?
If you would like to submit a proposal for a contribution, please send an email to jdog.konferenz@orient-gesellschaft.de. Your message should include your name, university affiliation, current academic level (Bachelor, Master, or PhD), the type of contribution (presentation / poster / workshop), and an abstract of no more than 300 words outlining the topic, research question, and objective of your submission. If you have any questions, suggestions, or uncertainties about whether your idea is suitable, the organizing team will be happy to assist. The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2025.

The complete Call fo Papers as PDF can be found here.

The Burning of Rome? – Antike im Metal
Universität Trier, 26./27. März 2026

Einreichungsfrist: 31. August 2025

In Texten, Bandnamen, Coverzeichnungen, Bühnenbildern, Merch jeder Art und auch Videoclips lässt sich im Metal über die Jahrzehnte hinweg ein kontinuierliches Interesse für historische Themen und Szenarien beobachten. Dabei lässt sich wiederum konstatieren, dass die Antike einen von mehreren thematischen Schwerpunkten bildet. Diese Auseinandersetzung mit der Antike soll auf dem geplanten Workshop näher betrachtet werden, und zwar aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven heraus.
So soll es in einem Schwerpunkt um den Zusammenhang von Einflüssen politischer Botschaften und Tendenzen im Metal gehen, die auch in der Bezugnahme auf historische Themen zu erkennen sind. Wie werden politische Aussagen in Bezug auf antiken Themen konstruiert und welche Tendenzen lassen sich hier erkennen? In anderen Schwerpunkten soll das Auftreten bestimmter Themenkreise untersucht werden. Welche antiken Personen, Teilepochen und Ereignisse kommen besonders häufig im Metal vor? Wie lässt sich die Bezugnahme gerade auf diese erklären?
Im Rahmen des Workshops wollen wir über diese Themen miteinander ins Gespräch kommen, um ein möglichst umfassendes Bild der Antikenrezeption im Metal zu gewinnen und diesen mit der allgemeinen Historisierungstendenz des Genres zu verbinden und zu diskutieren.
Hierzu möchten wir nicht nur Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus den Altertums- und Geschichtswissenschaften einladen, sondern auch Musiker, Künstlerinnen, Journalisten und Medienwissenschaftlerinnen, um unterschiedliche Perspektiven auf das Phänomen zu gewinnen.

Kosten für Anreise und Übernachtungen der Teilnehmenden werden voraussichtlich übernommen werden können. Eine Publikation der Tagungsbeiträge ist vorgesehen. Mit diesem CFP erbitten wir Themenvorschläge für die geplante Tagung. Bitte senden Sie bis zum 31. August 2025 Ihren Titelvorschlag und eine Kurzskizze Ihres Themas im Umfang von ca. 2.000–3.000 Zeichen sowie einen kurzen tabellarischen Lebenslauf an reinard@uni-trier.de und lentzsch@uni-trier.de.

Kontakt
Simon Lentzsch: lentzsch@uni-trier.de 
Patrick Reinard: reinard@uni-trier.de 

Den vollständigen Call for Papers als PDF finden Sie hier.

Die Macht der Handlungen. Soziale Praktiken als Schlüssel zum Verständnis der Vergangenheit // The Power of Actions. Exploring the Past through Social Practices
Internationale Graduiertentagung im Rahmen des Doktoratsprogramms des Departements Altertumswissenschaften der Universität Basel
24.-25. November 2025
Basel / hybrid

Einreichungsfrist: 30.06.2025

Begriffe wie «Kultur», «Gesellschaft» oder «Periode» sind fest im Vokabular der Altertumswissenschaften verankert, lassen sich heute jedoch kaum noch wissenschaftlich wertfrei verwenden. Auf der Suche nach neuen Ansätzen setzt die diesjährige Graduiertentagung soziale Praktiken als innovative Analyseebene in den Mittelpunkt. Im Zentrum stehen nicht länger die Quellen der Antike selbst – Inschriften, Texte, Sprache, Funde oder Kontexte –, sondern die Praktiken, aus denen diese hervorgehen. Wer («Gesellschaft») und was («Kultur») in diesen Praktiken involviert ist, tritt in den Hintergrund. Der innovative Fokus richtet sich stattdessen auf das gesamte Spektrum menschlichen Handelns – einschliesslich unbeabsichtigter Handlungen.
Ein archäologischer Fundkontext wird so nicht mehr als passive Hinterlassenschaft verstanden, sondern als Produkt einer Kette von Handlungen und Naturereignissen. Antike Objekte wurden hergestellt, genutzt, umfunktioniert und schliesslich entsorgt – im Rahmen sozialer Praktiken. Ebenso lassen sich Texte, Graffiti oder Inschriften als Ausdruck lebendiger sozialer Praktiken untersuchen: etwa Gesetzestexte, die direkten Einfluss auf menschliches Handeln hatten, oder Grabinschriften, die zur Erinnerung mahnten.

Anmeldung
Anmeldungen bis 30.06.2025 an ana.maspoli@unibas.ch. Teilnahme für Externe per Zoom möglich.

Organisation
Dr. Ana Zora Maspoli (Provinzialrömische Archäologie) und Cheyenne Pevereli (Klassische Archäologie)

Den vollständigen Call for Papers mit weiteren Informationen finden Sie hier.