Ohio University’s Kelee Riesbeck interviewed Dr. Miriam Shadis, Associate Professor of History, for an episode of “Conversations from Studio B” titled Iberian Queens Played Integral Part in Formation of Portugal.
Kelee Riesbeck talks about Iberian queens, kings and royal daughters with Associate Professor of history Miriam Shadis, whose research project, “Mothers, Daughters, Sister, Saints: gender and state formation in Portugal 1100-1250” recently garnered her an Ohio University Baker Fund Award. Shadis unpacks the meaning of queenship and its role in establishing Portugal as a country during the middle ages. Shadis also reveals how working directly with primary sources—handling 800-year old documents made of parchment and royal items like chalices—provide scholars not only with the information they need to complete their work, but also a sense of wonder and satisfaction with their scholarly pursuit.
The Baker Fund Award was established by a gift to Ohio University from Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy and provides faculty with support toward completing their research projects.
A queen, front portal, Cathedral of Lisbon, Portugal Credit: Photos courtesy of Miriam Shadis
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