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Martha Bayless is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Oregon, with affiliations in the Folklore Program, Food Studies, and Medieval Studies. Her research focuses on medieval popular culture, particularly games, magic, humor, and food, with material drawn from Latin, medieval Welsh, and Old/Middle English sources.
- PhD in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, University of Cambridge
- MA in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, University of Cambridge
- BA in English, Bryn Mawr College
Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to medieval material culture, including founding the Early English Bread Project (supported by an ACLS grant) and curating the virtual exhibit 'Magic in Medieval Europe' (2021-2023). She actively bridges historical and contemporary studies through media appearances and public scholarship.
Martha's publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed chapters, with a focus on Anglo-Saxon and medieval European traditions. Her work has been recognized with the 2018 Best Essay Prize from the International Society for the Study of Early Medieval England.
- 2018: Best Essay Prize for 'The Fuller Brooch and Anglo-Saxon Depictions of Dance'
She teaches courses like 'Games and Culture,' 'Medieval Magic,' and 'Old English,' while current projects include preparing 'A Cultural History of Myth in the Medieval West' for publication. Her research combines textual analysis with material culture and digital humanities approaches.
