On 3-4 June, Prof. Neil Cummins, Prof. Eric Schneider and Dr Melanie Xue from the department of Economic History hosted a workshop drawing international experts and faculty together to triangulate common methodological and data issues related to genealogies, across time and space.
Genealogies, listing family relationships often accompanied by many ancillary details are an under-used source in economic history. Their presence across many societies (Asia and Europe in particular) over many centuries (some are over 1,000 years old) has recently attracted interdisciplinary research interest.
Panels explored issues of migration, inheritance, marriage and wealth, as well as health and the programme featured presentations from colleagues from Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the USA.
The two-day programme provided plenty of opportunities to interact and develop current and future research between LSE, Cornell, SDU, the University of Colorado, and other institutions.
If you are working on an international project and want to discuss how we can support you, contact GAE's Research and Alliances manager Dr Mengxi Pang and watch this space for the next call for applicants in 2024.