Summary
Eleanor Janega is a medieval historian and experienced educator based in London, with over a decade teaching at institutions including LSE, Queen Mary, KCL and UCL. Her PhD from UCL focuses on medieval conceptions of sexuality and how beliefs about sex, magic, hell and apocalypse shaped communities and urban spaces in Central Europe, especially fourteenth-century Prague under Charles IV. She combines rigorous archival research with public-facing outreach—running the blog going-medieval.com, publishing for History Today and other outlets, and authoring an upcoming graphic history with Icon Press. Eleanor’s work bridges academic and popular history, turning complex theological and social ideas into accessible narratives and visual storytelling. Known for connecting micro-level cultural practices to broader built environments, she brings medieval sociological insights to teaching and public engagement.
10 years of coding experience
Master's degree, Medieval Studies, First, Master's degree, Medieval Studies, First at University College London
Bachelor's degree, History, Cum Laude, Bachelor's degree, History, Cum Laude at Loyola University Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Medieval History, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Medieval History at University College London, U. of London
English, Spanish, Czech, German, Latin