Jacob Bell

Dr. Jacob Bell is an Assistant Professor at the Department of History, Texas Tech University, specializing in Medieval History with a focus on marginalized groups, including enslaved peoples, women, and their roles in shaping the Middle Ages. His research bridges documentary, archaeological, and scientific evidence to explore themes of unfreedom, mobility, and cultural integration in the Medieval North Atlantic.

• Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2023)
• M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2019)
• B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2018)

Dr. Bell's research interests center on marginalized communities in medieval societies, including global slavery systems, gender dynamics, and the intersection of religious observance with magical practices. His Ambáttar book project examines trafficked women and children in the North Atlantic, integrating documentary and material culture with scientific discoveries.

His recent publications span topics like early English penitential traditions, Greek terminology related to male sexuality, and the cultural production of the medieval Church. Dr. Bell teaches undergraduate surveys on Medieval European history and religious history, as well as graduate seminars on methodologies and the medieval world.