St. Stephen’s Cathedral currently stands like a monument on a large square in the center of the Austrian capital. The tall pyramid-shaped tower and the gigantic roof made of colored glazed tiles are impressive. The entire design of the church embodies the highest quality art of international standing. The tour of the cathedral focuses on…
With the Ottoman conquest of Hungary in 1526, Vienna became a main target of further plans of the Sultans for expansion. Two major sieges in 1529 and 1683 failed, but had a strong impact on the development of the city and its historical memory. Vienna, however, was also the object of description and admiration of…
Join us for an informal lunch discussion on teaching the languages and literatures of the Byzantine world. While scholarship on literary culture has progressed dramatically, teachers and lecturers are still left almost wholly to their own devices in their pedagogy and classroom practice. We invite anyone interested in teaching to share ideas and experiences, find…
The Austrian National Library preserves over 1000 Greek manuscripts, transmitting a wide range of historical, philological, theological, juridical, and medical works from classical antiquity and the Byzantine period. This presentation will focus on some of the collection’s highlights, including manuscripts of particular palaeographical and art-historical interest, important witnesses of classical texts, codices unici of Byzantine works, and…
Byzantium is playing an increasingly important role in the humanities. However, the field faces major challenges. Artificial intelligence, political uses of the past, armed conflicts, and declining funding are transforming scholarship. The panel discusses how Byzantine Studies can remain relevant and continue to develop in the changing conditions of the 21st century.
Dumbarton Oaks and the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University cordially invite you to connect and reconnect over refreshments and appetizers during the 2026 International Congress of Byzantine Studies in Vienna. During the reception, there will be a presentation of publications and academic activities. We look forward to seeing you there!