The Truth about Medieval Nunneries

In this clip from her lecture 'Why Writing Women Back into History Matters', Professor Janina Ramirez reveals the surprising history of medieval nunneries as spaces for women to gain independence and educational opportunities not typically available to them in this period.

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Professor Janina Ramirez

Professor Janina Ramirez

Professor Janina Ramirez is a lecturer, researcher, author and broadcaster. She is Research Fellow in History of Art at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford...

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