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Travis Bruce specializes in medieval intercultural relations, focusing on communications networks in the Western Mediterranean from the 11th to the 14th century. His book, 'La taifa de Denia et la Méditerranée au XI e siècle,' examined the relationships between the 11th-century Hispano-Muslim kingdom of Denia and Christian and Muslim ports in the Mediterranean. This research drew upon a combination of written sources in Latin, Arabic, and Judeo-Arabic, alongside material sources such as ceramics and archaeological data. Currently, he is working on a project that examines the relationships between the ports of Pisa and Tunis during the 13th and 14th centuries, specifically investigating the interactions between Italian and North African merchants and the role of translators as cultural facilitators in Mediterranean communities. Before joining McGill, Travis was an assistant professor of history at Wichita State University and completed his doctoral degrees at Université de Toulouse and Western Michigan University.
McGill University • Montreal, Quebec
Teaching and researching medieval intercultural relations.
Wichita State University • Wichita, Kansas
Taught courses on medieval history.
Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.