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Mined like a mineral – but also harvested, like grains – salt became central in the refining of Mexican silver under Spanish rule. Even as it powered a global economy in precious metals, salt remained indispensable in pastoral, domestic, and ritual spaces; to this day, it is used to worship saints and prepare foods in Mexico. In following salt across these fields of knowledge and practice, we will ask how seemingly unrelated geographies, experiences, and epistemologies can be brought into relation for a more faithful view of the enchanted world of things that we have inherited from the past.

Presenters: Katie M. Hemphill, Associate Professor of History, University of Arizona Commentator: Amanda Hendrix-Komoto, Join Zoom Meeting: https://binghamton.zoom.us/j/93093594947

Great Lakes Ottoman Workshop (GLOW) May 3-4, 2024 Binghamton University | University Union (UU) Room 215 Binghamton University is hosting the 18th meeting of the Great Lakes Ottoman Workshop (GLOW) on 3-4 May 2024. This workshop provides scholars of Ottoman studies the opportunity to gather, discuss their research, receive substantive and constructive feedback, and network. GLOW has always strived to bring scholars together from the Great Lakes region who are working on Ottoman studies broadly conceptualized from the pre-modern to post-Ottoman eras. GLOW has three broad themes this year: “Translation in Ottoman Studies”, “Nature and Natural Histories of the Ottoman Empire”, and “Ottoman Migrations.” GLOW seeks to create a supportive, constructive, and inclusive environment where all scholars, especially graduate students, can share their research and network. Organized by: Kent F Schull, Gregory Key, Aleksandar Shopov, and Nefise Kahraman Sponsored by: Binghamton University’s Department of History and the Center for Middle East and North Africa Studies (CMENAS) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD WORKSHOP PROGRAM For parking map information please click here.

Great Lakes Ottoman Workshop (GLOW) May 3-4, 2024 Binghamton University | University Union (UU) Room 215 Binghamton University is hosting the 18th meeting of the Great Lakes Ottoman Workshop (GLOW) on 3-4 May 2024. This workshop provides scholars of Ottoman studies the opportunity to gather, discuss their research, receive substantive and constructive feedback, and network. GLOW has always strived to bring scholars together from the Great Lakes region who are working on Ottoman studies broadly conceptualized from the pre-modern to post-Ottoman eras. GLOW has three broad themes this year: “Translation in Ottoman Studies”, “Nature and Natural Histories of the Ottoman Empire”, and “Ottoman Migrations.” GLOW seeks to create a supportive, constructive, and inclusive environment where all scholars, especially graduate students, can share their research and network. Organized by: Kent F Schull, Gregory Key, Aleksandar Shopov, and Nefise Kahraman Sponsored by: Binghamton University’s Department of History and the Center for Middle East and North Africa Studies (CMENAS) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD WORKSHOP PROGRAM For parking map information please click here.