The 8th Congress of Polish Medievalists will be held from September 17 to 20, 2025 in Gniezno under the slogan "Power - crown - territory". Both the place and the main theme of this "medievalists' festival" refer to the jubilee of the first Polish royal coronation in 1025. This is another edition of the event initiated almost a quarter of a century ago by the Standing Committee of Polish Medievalists.
2025-03-09 Submission period for the papers to be included in the thematic sections ends
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2025-04-15 Submission period for the proposals for topics for the poster section ends
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2025-04-15 Electronic registration of KMP 2025 participants begins
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2025-04-30 Announcement of the preliminary program of all the sections for the Congress via the Congress website
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2025-05-22 Announcement of the selected topics for the poster section
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2025-07-15 Electronic registration of Congress speakers ends
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2025-08-01 Announcement of the final program of the Congress
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2025-08-15 Electronic registration of Congress participants ends
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2025-08-15 Last day to cancel a prior registration in the Congress or individual accompanying events, that shall result in a full refund
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2025-09-01 Publication of materials for the topics of the poster section
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2025-09-17 The Congress begins
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2025-09-20 The Congress ends
Committees
Lista członków Komitetu Organizacyjnego
Marta Siłakowska
Muzeum Początków Państwa Polskiego w Gnieźnie
Ewelina Siemianowska
Muzeum Początków Państwa Polskiego w Gnieźnie
dr Monika Katarzyna Stelmasiak-Majorek
Muzeum Początków Państwa Polskiego w Gnieźnie
dr Kamil Wasilkiewicz
Instytut Kultury Europejskiej UAM w Poznaniu Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
dr Michał Bogacki
Muzeum Początków Państwa Polskiego w Gnieźnie
Congress program
0.
Plenary session
Number of submitted papers : 4
1.
Sedes regni principales: the place and role of strongholds in the emergence of the early medieval Piast dominion
Number of submitted papers : 13
2.
On the trail of the Bolesławs - memory of the rule of the first Piasts
Number of submitted papers : 19
3.
Weapons - tool and symbol of power
Number of submitted papers : 11
4.
The Early-Piast "Codices pretiosi" as an attribute of power. Facts and interpretations
Number of submitted papers : 7
5.
Royal Power and the Sacred (10th-11th centuries).
Number of submitted papers : 7
6.
Territoriality of power versus the mobility of people and ideas
Number of submitted papers : 12
7.
Military orders in relations of power and in relations with the authorities
Number of submitted papers : 12
8.
The power elites of the nomadic peoples of Eurasia in the late 4th – first quarter of the 13th century in the light of written and archaeological sources.
Number of submitted papers : 15
9.
From Tribal Societies to Monarchic Powers: Medieval States and Societies in the Lands to the East and South-East of the Baltic Sea
Number of submitted papers : 11
10.
Pragmatic Literacy of Church institutions in the Late Middle Ages
Number of submitted papers : 15
11.
Women and Power in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Times (Central Europe)
Number of submitted papers : 11
12.
Return to Poland of Mieszko and Bolesław the Brave - Polish historical sciences towards the areas of western and northern Poland annexed in 1945
Number of submitted papers : 16
13.
Exposing power: Women's agency in medieval literature and art
Number of submitted papers : 6
14.
One crown, many ethnicities. The multi-ethnic political communities of medieval Europe
Number of submitted papers : 8
15.
The role of monasteries in strengthening royal and princely power - economic aspects
Number of submitted papers : 11
16.
Pulpit and power
Number of submitted papers : 12
17.
Between East and West. The Political Culture of Outremer, 1100-1204
Number of submitted papers : 11
18.
Tiara on the Vistula: Papal Authority in Medieval Poland (11th-15th Centuries)
Number of submitted papers : 13
19.
Realm and National Community in Vincentius Kadłubek’s „Chronicle of the Poles”
Number of submitted papers : 7
20.
1025-1320 (1370) - The Piast Royal Crown: Myths and Reality
Number of submitted papers : 10
21.
De spatio singnando. Material determinants of space and its organization in the Middle Ages
Number of submitted papers : 13
22.
Auxiliary Sciences of History in Research on the History of Poland from the 10th to the 13th Century: Past – Present – Future
Number of submitted papers : 9
23.
Religions, Magic, Rituals and power – Within the Beliefs of Early Medieval Central Europe
Number of submitted papers : 11
24.
Early medieval strongholds in the Middle East Europe as an instruments of power over people and territory
Number of submitted papers : 17
26.
Chronographies and letopises. Historical literature of the Byzantine-Slavic cultural circles in the Middle Ages. Sources from the eastern periphery of the Piasts’ power territory
Number of submitted papers : 11
27.
Ways of manifesting secular and ecclesiastical power in medieval sources
Number of submitted papers : 11
28.
From Jatviag to Mindaugas. The Lands of the Balts in the Early Middle Ages
Number of submitted papers : 8
29.
Work - creator - funder. History of art and archaeology of architecture toward processes of social identity formation
Number of submitted papers : 15
30.
Sub cuius potestatem? Silesian monks - books - texts - ideas
Number of submitted papers : 9
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The Historical-Geographical Dictionary in the toolkit of researchers of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland, its territory and settlement, society and authorities – part 1
: 6
2.
The Historical-Geographical Dictionary in the toolkit of researchers of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland, its territory and settlement, society and authorities – part 2
: 5
3.
The Medieval Poles. Who were they, how did they think of themselves?
: 5
4.
Texts, Words, People of Power: Digital Methods in the Analysis of Historical Texts
: 4
5.
Ecological and economic conditions of the emergence of the first Polish state
: 5
6.
From Chodlik to Sandomierz. "A turning point in history" on the peripheries of the Piast state.
: 4
1.
How Władysław Opolczyk Founded His Seat, or the Castle That Never Existed
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Archaeological Research in the Vicinity of Church 'B' on Wawel
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Arce tantummodo et fluvio clara: The Urban Elites of Głogówek and Opole in the 14th Century
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Bone and antler arrowheads from early medieval Piast centers - use-wear analysis and experimental studies
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Polish chivalric epic - competition for power in the context of Piotr Włostowic's legend.
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From bone to flesh: Reconstructing diet in early medieval Giecz from carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes
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The evolution of the attitude of Armenian chroniclers towards Mongol rule
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Piast uniqueness or Central European model? The genesis and shape of the Piast monarchy in a comparative context.
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Grzybowo and Bruszczewo- early medieval strongholds of Wielkopolska in the view of environmental archaeology and the transformations brought about by organized power
News
2025-05-29
Announcement of Accepted Submissions for the Poster Session
It is with great pleasure that we present to you another key part of this year's Congress – the poster section. The final touches are being put on the detailed Congress programme, but we can...
2025-04-30
Announcement of the Preliminary Congress Programme
We are delighted to present the preliminary programme for this year’s Congress of Polish Medievalists. It is available on our website under the programme tab. An updated version, which will include...
2025-04-16
Change of Date for the Publication of the Preliminary Congress Programme
Although preparations for this year’s Congress are in full swing, we must admit that delays are sometimes unavoidable. This is precisely the case with the announcement of the preliminary programme...
2025-04-15
Online Registration for Participants
We are delighted to inform you that the registration form for this year’s Congress is now available. We warmly encourage you to register using the link below: electronic participant...
2025-04-03
Patronage over the Congress of Polish Medievalists – Komitet Słowianoznawstwa Polskiej Akademii Nauk
We are delighted to announce that the Komitet Słowianoznawstwa Polskiej Akademii Nauk has become another patron of the 8th Congress of Polish Medievalists. The Committee is interdisciplinary in...
2025-03-31
Invitation to Participate in the Poster Session
The deadline for submitting topic proposals for the poster session is fast approaching – we are accepting submissions until April 15, 2025, inclusive. The session is intended for master's and...
2025-03-28
Patronage of the Congress of Polish Medievalists – Stowarzyszenie Naukowe Archeologów Polskich
We are honored to announce that the Stowarzyszenie Naukowe Archeologów Polskich has joined our group of patrons. The Association's activities are focused on the protection of archaeological...
2025-03-21
Our first media patron
We are pleased to announce that our group of patrons has expanded to include its first media partner – Archeologia Żywa.
As most of you probably know, it is the only popular science magazine in...
2025-03-04
Frequently Asked Questions
For many months, we have been receiving emails and phone calls from you regarding organizational matters of the Congress: fees, the course of sessions, forms of participation, etc. Therefore, we have...
