Dr. Samantha Kelly: Medieval Ethiopia, 14th Century Kingship, Cross-cultural Exchange, Academia

Dr. Samantha Kelly is a distinguished historian and Professor of History at Rutgers University, specializing in medieval European history with a focus on Italy and the Mediterranean world. Her groundbreaking book, "The New Solomon: Robert of Naples (1309-1343) and Fourteenth-Century Kingship," reshaped our understanding of 14th-century kingship. Dr. Kelly's research explores cross-cultural exchange, the Global Middle Ages, and the complex dynamics of medieval Ethiopian history.
Episode Links:
Dr. Samantha Kelly Rutgers: history.rutgers.edu/people/fa...
Dr. Samantha Kelly Books - (2024) www.amazon.com/Translating-Fa...
Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
1:11 - Brief background on Dr. Samantha Kelly
2:44 - Early life and background
9:55 - Islamic History
10:57 - Doctoral Dissertation, 14th Century Kingship
13:55 - Importance of being submerged in the Historical site
18:43 - The New Solomon
23:01 - Robert of Naples
27:14 - 14th Century Political Experimentation and Historical Study
31:59 - Origins of the language of Ge'ez and Influences
36:36 - Santo Stefano and Types of Medieval Ethiopians
45:32 - Ethiopian Pilgrims and hurdles to Multilingual Historical Analysis
49:29 - Cross Regional Comparative Work
53:03 - Ethiopian Apocalyptic Thought
55:15 - Ethiopians in Rome
1:02:54 - Teaching Style
1:06:18 - Doctoral Advisor
1:13:37 - Advice for young People aspiring to be Historians
1:17:26 - What is the most valuable idea on the planet right now?
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