The Book: Monasteries, Schools, and Notaries, Part 1: Reading the Late Medieval Marseille Archive

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Monasteries, Schools, and Notaries is a Non-degree program at Harvard University, taught in English over 1 week. It's for students who want to learn about the Late Medieval Marseille Archive.

This program focuses on reading and interpreting historical documents, helping students develop skills in paleography and historical research. Students will analyze manuscripts and learn about the social and cultural context of medieval Marseille.

After completing this program, students can pursue careers as Historians, Archivists, Researchers, or Document Analysts, working in universities, archives, or research institutions.