Dr. Warren Brown

Biography

Warren Brown is a Professor of History at the California Institute of Technology, whose research focuses on social political history in medieval Europe. He investigates the use of written documents from the early medieval period, traditionally viewed as solely within the domain of Christian clergy, to understand how laypeople interacted with churches and monasteries. His ongoing research explores the documentary culture of early medieval Europe, conflict resolution, and the histories of violence during this era. He received his B.S. from Tufts University in 1985, an M.A. from the University of Cincinnati in 1993, and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1997. Brown joined Caltech as an Assistant Professor in 1997, became an Associate Professor in 2003, and was promoted to Professor in 2010. He has published works such as 'Ordinary Early Medieval Lives', which delves into the lives of everyday people during the European Middle Ages. Brown has been recognized for his teaching with several awards, including the Caltech HSS Division Brass Teaching Award in 2018 and the ASCIT Teaching Award multiple times. He is also affiliated with various scholarly institutions, including the Medieval Academy of America and serves as an editor for the Medieval World Series at Routledge Press.

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