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The Society for Italian Historical Studies (SIHS) is a professional organization designed to encourage the study and teaching of Italian history and culture.

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The SIHS’s Activities and Resources

ANNUAL MEETING

As an affiliated society of the AHA, the SIHS holds an annual meeting in conjunction with that of the AHA, marked by at least one academic session, a business meeting, and a social hour.

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AWARDS & PRIZES

The SIHS regularly awards three prizes: the Helen and Howard R. Marraro Prize in Italian History, the Ezio Capadoccia Prize for Best Unpublished Manuscript, and the Senior Scholar Citation.

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RESEARCH RESOURCES

The SIHS maintains up-to-date lists of archives, libraries, and various digitized resources for scholars of Italian history and culture. Additionally, the Society maintains lists of research-oriented organizations and institutions in Italy, as well as journals, news media, and general reference resources.

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ANNUAL NEWSLETTER

The SIHS issues an annual Newsletter for its membership. It discusses developments within the Society as well as general news of conferences, awards, fellowships and other information. The Newsletter also collects member updates regarding publications, papers presented, honors, and promotions.

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Italian Currents: The Official Weblog of the SIHS

Follow our official weblog, “Italian Currents,” to keep up-to-date on the society’s latest news and announcements, Italian history in the news, recent publications spotlights, and various research-related resources for both current and upcoming researchers in Italian history.

CFP: “Italy, the World, and the Eternal City”

California Italian Studies is seeking submissions for its thematic Issue 1 of Volume 13, entitled “Italy, the World, and the Eternal City: Rome in History, Memory, and Imagination”, to be published in 2024.* Issue[…]

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Rome Archive Seminar (June 5-30, 2023)

This seminar is designed to introduce Ph.D. students from across the humanities to the unique primary sources available in Rome. Working hands-on with materials in the city’s archives and libraries,[…]

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CFP: “Marching on Rome” — An SIHS Conference

Title: “Marching on Rome: Contesting the Eternal City through the Centuries” Location: Italian Academy, Columbia University, New York City Date: October 28, 2022     October 28, 2022 marks the[…]

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