Comparing Chronicles: Mapping Knowledge Networks in the Carolingian Empire

Faculty Sponsor: Jesse Torgerson Matthew Thomson Matthew Thomson is a rising junior from Birmingham, Alabamaand a double major in Classical Studies and Computer Science. He is interested in applying computer science to Latin texts and is looking forward to studying abroad in Rome, Italy. Abstract: The Comparing Chronicles Project develops new methods for studying medieval … Read more

Mapping Seals and People in the Byzantine Empire

Faculty Sponsor: Jesse Torgerson Alex Williams Alex is a rising junior at Wesleyan University, from Denver, Colorado. She is majoring in College of Letters, an interdisciplinary major of History, Literature, and Philosophy, and minoring in Data Analytics. Alex enjoys reading, math, and writing in her free time.  Abstract: The purpose of this research is to … Read more

Comparing Carolingian Chronicles: The Annals of Fulda

Faculty Sponsor: Jesse W. Torgerson Arla Hoxha Arla is a rising senior (‘25) from Albania, double majoring in Economics and the College of Letters. As a research assistant at The Traveler’s Lab–a digital humanities lab at Wesleyan–she has worked on the Chronicles project, focusing on a new, narrative-based approach of studying historical texts. Abstract: Using … Read more