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Eugene Smelyansky is an Assistant Professor of History at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of History. He specializes in pre-modern European and Mediterranean history, focusing on medieval religious persecution, urban culture, and the persistence of medieval themes in modern media.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of California, Irvine (2015)
- M.A., San Francisco State University (2009)
- B.A., San Francisco State University (2007)
Research Interests: Dr. Smelyansky explores the persecution of medieval heretics (e.g., Waldensians), medieval urban environments, and the contemporary reinterpretation of medieval narratives in politics, literature, and digital media. His work bridges historical analysis with modern cultural studies.
His first monograph, *Heresy and Citizenship* (2020), examines heresy persecution in German cities, while his edited volume *The Intolerant Middle Ages* (2020) compiles primary sources on marginalized groups in medieval Europe. His current project, *Medievalisms and Russia* (forthcoming), analyzes medieval mythmaking in Russian nationalism and imperialism.
Dr. Smelyansky integrates world-historical perspectives into his teaching and research, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between past and present.
