Poverty Dynamics in the Long Late Antiquity, AD 300-800
Poverty was a defining element in late antique and early medieval societies, shaping economic structures, social relations, cultural values, and political hierarchies. This two-day conference will analyse the dynamics of poverty from an interdisciplinary perspective, examining how poverty drivers and resilience strategies marked the social and economic condition and lived experiences of destitute and vulnerable groups across the Mediterranean during a period of unprecedented historical transformations.
The conference will take place in person at the School of Classics, University of St Andrews. It will also be possible to attend it online. There are limited spaces. Those interested in attending (in person or online) should register by 5pm Friday 3 July 2026, contacting Ian Bonze at [email protected].