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Tania Colwell is an Honorary Lecturer in the School of History at The Australian National University (ANU). She holds a BA (First Class Hons in History and French) and PhD from ANU. Her research focuses on late medieval and early modern Europe, particularly France and England, emphasizing cultural production such as manuscripts and early books in shaping identity. Key themes include gender, patronage, emotions, intercultural encounters, and crusades.
Her current projects include Reading Mélusine, examining the cultural significance of Mélusine romances, and editorial work on Gilles le Bouvier’s Chroniques de Charles VII. She has contributed to public history initiatives with institutions like the National Trust (UK) and National Museum of Australia.
Her recent research explores topics such as medieval friendship diplomacy, monstrous imagery in romance, and the transmission of cultural narratives. She collaborates on interdisciplinary projects addressing anti-racism and social justice in higher education.
Colwell has supervised research students and actively engages in teaching. Her work bridges academic and public history, highlighting the intersection of cultural heritage and contemporary issues.
