Past events

Did medieval kingdoms need a government to function? For a new perspective on this question, join Professor Hugh Kennedy (School of Oriental and African Studies, London) and Professor Frederik Buylaert (Ghent University) for the launch of SHOC member Dr.

Trade in the late Middle Ages was risky: travel was slow, information was often incomplete, and danger was ever-present. Yet the importance of trade generally increased. Why did merchants and sailors continue to follow their trade routes, despite the dangers?