Jonathan Harris

Professor Jonathan Harris is a faculty member at Royal Holloway, University of London, serving as Professor of the History of Byzantium within the Department of History. His work bridges Byzantine history (602-1453 CE) with broader themes of intercultural relations and sustainable development goals.

Research Focus: Harris explores Byzantium's interactions with Western Europe and the Islamic world, Byzantine cultural legacy, and the Greek diaspora post-1453. His research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals on cultural preservation and global heritage.

Notable Publications: Recent contributions include chapters in the New Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades (2026) and analyses of Byzantine-Latin relations. Earlier works like The Lost World of Byzantium (2015) remain influential.

Teaching: Harris offers courses on Medieval History, including 'Rome to Renaissance' (HS1116), and advanced modules on Byzantium's interactions with the Crusades and its fall in 1453.