Istituto Storico Italiano per il Medioevo

The Istituto Storico Italiano per il Medioevo (ISIME) is an Italian research and cultural institution dedicated to the study and dissemination of medieval history. Its scientific activities include research projects, scholarly agreements, grants, fellowships, internships, seminars, conferences, exhibitions and public events. The institute supports documentary and manuscript research through digital databases, cataloguing initiatives and critical editions, including projects on historical archives, illuminated manuscripts, medieval sources and the works of figures such as Catherine of Siena and Flavio Biondo.

ISIME also publishes books, scholarly series and the Bullettino dell’Istituto storico italiano per il Medio evo, with selected volumes available through open access. Its publishing program covers medieval history, ecclesiastical history, historical sources and the study of medievalism. Researchers and readers can use the institute’s library, consult its catalogues and access archival collections, subject to its consultation rules and opening hours. Based in Rome, ISIME provides academic resources and opportunities for scholars, students and the wider public interested in Italy’s medieval past and its historical sources.