Museo: Villa De Claricini Dornpacher

Introduction to the Conference

Welcome to the 4th International Conference of the Longobard Studies Center ETS. This conference - hosted from April 24th to 28th, 2024 at the De Claricini Dornpacher Foundation - focuses on the central years of the 7th century, a "dark" but crucial period for the formation of the early Middle Ages, Italian history, and the birth of the Forogiuliese territory, centered around the name of the city that hosted one of the most illustrious Longobard duchies. The detailed European scenario of peoples and events that have characterized developments in a diachronic perspective provides the backdrop. The central figure is the powerful Longobard duke and later king, Grimoaldo. The conference presents the main historiographical orientations, the general historical context, the biography and actions of the king, along with the socioeconomic structures and cultural legacies. Artistic elaborations, the persistence of memory in linguistic remnants, and Longobard traditions, with a focus on the Friulian reality within the UNESCO serial network, where Cividale is the epiphenomenon of the Longobards' site in Italy, complete the conference proceedings. The multidisciplinarity and the long period, moreover, not only represent a characteristic, peculiar, and highly relevant trait of the scientific activities of the Longobard Studies Center, but also an innovative approach in historiographical reconstruction.

Welcome to the 4th International Conference of the Longobard Studies Center ETS. This conference - hosted from April 24th to 28th, 2024 at the De Claricini Dornpacher Foundation - addresses the central years of the 7th century, a "dark" yet decisive period for the formation of the early Middle Ages, the Italic history, and the birth of the Forogiuliese territory, centered around the city that hosted one of the most illustrious Longobard duchies. The detailed European scenario of peoples and events that characterized its developments in a diachronic perspective provides the backdrop. The key figure is the powerful Longobard duke and later king, Grimoaldo. The conference presents the main historiographical orientations, the general historical context, the biography and actions of the king, along with the socioeconomic structures and cultural legacies. Artistic elaborations, the persistence of memory in linguistic remnants, and Longobard traditions, with a focus on the Friulian reality in the context of the UNESCO serial network, where Cividale is the epiphenomenon of the Longobards' site in Italy, complete the conference proceedings. The multidisciplinarity and the long period also represent not only a characteristic, peculiar, and highly relevant feature of the scientific activities of the Longobard Studies Center but also an innovative approach in historiographical reconstruction.

Biography of Grimoaldo

Son of Gisulfo II and Romilda, after a childhood in which he stood out for his courage earning great respect, he took refuge in Benevento to avoid submitting to his uncle Grasulfo, the new duke of Cividale, according to Paul the Deacon. Upon the death of Duke Rodoaldo, he rose to the leadership of the Beneventan duchy, successfully thwarting Byzantine ambitions and freeing the sanctuary of San Michele on Mount Gargano. Skillfully maneuvering between Godepert and Perctarit in the conflict for the throne succession, he supported the former and then, after both were ousted, achieved royal dignity in Pavia. With him, all the Lombard lands, from north to south, were reunited under a single sovereign, skilled in governing the different regions with a network of loyal men from the Mezzogiorno. Engaged in internal affairs of the kingdom and the duchies, he was active on the international stage and in the religious field; despite being an Arian believer, he showed full tolerance towards Catholics thanks to the influence exerted by his second wife; his legislative activity is evidenced by the nine capitula issued as an integration of the Edict of Rothari. Grimoaldo died in 671, leaving the throne to his underage son Garibaldo, who was deposed a few months later by Perctarit as the kingdom took a different political direction.

Son of Gisulfo II and Romilda, after a childhood in which he distinguished himself for his courage earning great respect, he sought refuge in Benevento to avoid submitting to his uncle Grasulfo, the new duke of Cividale, according to Paul the Deacon. Upon the death of Duke Rodoaldo, he rose to the top of the Benevento duchy, successfully thwarted Byzantine ambitions, and liberated the sanctuary of San Michele on Mount Gargano. Skillfully maneuvering between Godepert and Perctarit in the conflict for the throne succession, he supported the former and then, after both were ousted, achieved royal dignity in Pavia. With him, all Lombard lands, from north to south, were reunited under a single sovereign, adept at governing the different regions with a network of loyal men from the South. Engaged in internal affairs of the kingdom and the duchies, he was active on the international stage and in the religious field; despite his Arian faith, he showed full tolerance towards Catholics thanks to the influence exerted by his second wife; his legislative activity is evidenced by the nine capitula issued as integration of the Edict of Rothari. Grimoaldo died in 671 leaving the throne to his underage son Garibaldo who, a few months later, was deposed by Perctarit as the kingdom took different political directions.

Activity Wednesday 24/04 - Morning

The conference will open on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Church of San Francesco (Piazza San Francesco) in Cividale del Friuli with the following activities: PRELUDIUM at 9.30 Regnum Langobardorum Music by Ramin Djawadi and Trevor Morris Arrangement by Valter Sivilotti Ensemble de Claricini by the Antonio Ricci Music Academy, Udine INSTITUTIONAL GREETINGS at 9.45 Oldino Cernoia President of the De Claricini Dornpacher Foundation Daniela Bernardi Mayor of Cividale del Friuli Angela Borzacconi Director of the National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli Enrico Menestò President of the Italian Center for Studies on the Early Middle Ages Foundation Marcello Rotili National Society of Sciences, Letters and Arts in Naples, Academy of Archaeology, Letters, and Fine Arts Felice Napolitano President of the Cimitile Prize Foundation Attilio Vuga and Stefano Balloch Former Mayors of Cividale del Friuli Guido Nassimbeni Vice President of the Friuli Foundation Paolo Petiziol President of Gect GO! 2025 European Capital of Culture, Nova Gorica - Gorizia Roberto Pinton Magnificent Rector of the University of Udine Francesca Caruso Councilor for Culture of Lombardy Region Mauro Bordin President of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Council Elena Lizzi Member of the European Parliament Introduction and coordination: Tommaso Cerno Director of “Il Tempo”, Rome PANEL "GRIMOALDO FROM THE DUCHY OF FRIULI TO THE KINGDOM" chaired by Alfio Cortonesi University of Tuscia The Fourth conference of the Longobard Studies Center Gabriele Archetti President of the Longobard Studies Center The Lombards one hundred and fifty years after the birth of Pier Silverio Leicht Andrea Tilatti President of the Deputation of Homeland History for Friuli Introductory speech: Grimoaldo duke and king Claudio Azzara University of Salerno The Lombards of Friuli in Italian historiography of the twentieth century Bruno Figliuolo University of Udine

The conference opens on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Church of San Francesco (Piazza San Francesco) in Cividale del Friuli with the following activities: PRELUDIUM at 9:30 Regnum Langobardorum Music by Ramin Djawadi and Trevor Morris arranged by Valter Sivilotti Ensemble de Claricini curated by the Antonio Ricci Musical Academy, Udine INSTITUTIONAL GREETINGS at 9:45 Oldino Cernoia President of the De Claricini Dornpacher Foundation Daniela Bernardi Mayor of Cividale del Friuli Angela Borzacconi Director of the National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli Enrico Menestò President of the Italian Centre for Studies on the Early Middle Ages Foundation Marcello Rotili National Society of Sciences Letters and Arts in Naples, Academy of Archaeology, Letters, and Fine Arts Felice Napolitano President of the Cimitile Prize Foundation Attilio Vuga and Stefano Balloch former mayors of Cividale del Friuli Guido Nassimbeni Vice President of the Friuli Foundation Paolo Petiziol President of Gect GO! 2025 European Capital of Culture, Nova Gorica - Gorizia Roberto Pinton Magnificent Rector of the University of Udine Francesca Caruso Councillor for Culture, Lombardy Region Mauro Bordin President of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Council Elena Lizzi Member of the European Parliament Introduced and moderated by: Tommaso Cerno Director of “Il Tempo”, Rome PANEL "GRIMOALDO FROM THE FRIULIAN DUCHY TO THE KINGDOM" chaired by Alfio Cortonesi University of Tuscia The Fourth Conference of the Lombard Studies Center Gabriele Archetti President of the Lombard Studies Center The Lombards at one hundred and fifty years since the birth of Pier Silverio Leicht Andrea Tilatti President of the Deputation of Homeland History for Friuli Introductory speech: Grimoaldo duke and king Claudio Azzara University of Salerno The Lombards of Friuli in Italian historiography of the twentieth century Bruno Figliuolo University of Udine

Activity Wednesday 24/04 - Afternoon

The conference activities continue in the afternoon of Wednesday, April 24th with the following panel: PANEL "THE GENERAL FRAMEWORK" at 3:00 PM Chaired by Germana Gandino University of Eastern Piedmont From Grimoaldo to Grimoaldo IV. Sources and historiographical trends Luigi Andrea Berto Western Michigan University Grimoaldo in documentary sources Floriann Hartmann RWTH Aachen University The duke and the king in the narrative tradition Simona Gavinelli Catholic University of the Sacred Heart The Lombards and Byzantine historiography Giorgio Vespignani University of Bologna From the Danubian provinces to Italy: funerary ritual Marcello Rotili University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli Material data and the contribution of archaeology Paolo de Vingo University of Turin Weapons and technology in the Lombard age Nicola Busino University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli The stirrup among Avars, Lombards, and the steppes of Central Asia Vasco La Salvia G. d'Annunzio University Chieti-Pescara From the Noric-Pannonian area to Italy: ceramic productions Silvana Rapuano University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

The conference activities continue in the afternoon of Wednesday, April 24 with the following panel: PANEL "GENERAL FRAMEWORK" at 3.00 PM chaired by Germana Gandino University of Eastern Piedmont From Grimoaldo to Grimoaldo IV. Sources and historiographical trends Luigi Andrea Berto Western Michigan University Grimoaldo in documentary sources Floriann Hartmann RWTH Aachen University The duke and the king in the narrative tradition Simona Gavinelli Catholic University of the Sacred Heart The Lombards and Byzantine historiography Giorgio Vespignani University of Bologna From the Danubian provinces to Italy: funeral ritualism Marcello Rotili University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli The material data and the contribution of archaeology Paolo de Vingo University of Turin Weapons and technology in the Lombard age Nicola Busino University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli The stirrup between Avars, Lombards, and the steppes of Central Asia Vasco La Salvia G. d'Annunzio University Chieti-Pescara From the Noric-Pannonian area to Italy: ceramic productions Silvana Rapuano University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

Activity Thursday 25/04 - Morning

The second day of the conference opens on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Villa de Claricini Dornpacher, located at 4 Boiani Street in Bottenicco di Moimacco, about 3 kilometers from the center of Cividale del Friuli, with the following panel: PANEL "FROM FRIULI TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM" at 9:15 chaired by Elisabetta Scarton University of Udine Institutional greetings Enrico Basaldella Mayor of Moimacco The dukes of Friuli in the 7th century Francesco Borri Ca’ Foscari University, Venice From Friuli to Benevento: the rise and rule of the duchy Vito Lorè Roma Tre University Church and Beneventan society at the time of Grimoaldo Giovanni Araldi University of Salerno Cities, settlements, and infrastructure in the Duchy of Benevento in the 7th century Lester Lonardo University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli The conquest of the kingdom and relations with the dukes Marco Stoffella University of Verona The Byzantine Empire and the kingdom of Grimoaldo Luca Zavagno Bilkent University, Ankara The Lombard kingdom, the papacy, and the churches Rajko Bratož University of Ljubljana From the kingdom to Gargano: Lombard places of worship Roberto Greci University of Parma The construction of the Historia Langobardorum by Paul the Deacon Laura Pani University of Udine

The second day of the conference opens on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Villa de Claricini Dornpacher, at 4 Boiani Street in Bottenicco di Moimacco, about 3 kilometers from the center of Cividale del Friuli with the following panel: PANEL "FROM FRIULI TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM" at 9:15 chaired by Elisabetta Scarton University of Udine Institutional greetings Enrico Basaldella Mayor of Moimacco The dukes of Friuli in the 7th century Francesco Borri Ca’ Foscari University, Venice From Friuli to Benevento: the rise and ducal government Vito Lorè Roma Tre University Church and society in Benevento at the time of Grimoaldo Giovanni Araldi University of Salerno Cities, settlements, and roads in the Duchy of Benevento in the 7th century Lester Lonardo University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli The conquest of the kingdom and relations with the dukes Marco Stoffella University of Verona The Byzantine Empire and the kingdom of Grimoaldo Luca Zavagno Bilkent University, Ankara The Lombard kingdom, the papacy, and the churches Rajko Bratož University of Ljubljana From the kingdom to Gargano: Lombard places of worship Roberto Greci University of Parma The construction of the Historia Langobardorum by Paul the Deacon Laura Pani University of Udine

Activity Thursday 25/04 - Afternoon

The activities of the conference continue in the afternoon of Thursday, April 25th with the following panel: PANEL "TERRITORIAL STRUCTURES, SOCIETY, AND ECONOMY" at 3.00 pm chaired by Francesco Somaini University of Salento Forms of legitimization of power: a comparative approach Alberto Ricciardi Guglielmo Marconi University Military organization: weapons, hunting, war Antonio Macchione Independent Researcher Constantine II and the Byzantine West Vivien Prigent French School of Rome The early medieval landscape and its transformations Emilio Martín Gutiérrez University of Cádiz Cities and countryside: material, productive, and cultural aspects in the duchies of Spoleto and Benevento Maria Carla Somma G. d’Annunzio University Chieti-Pescara Economy, consumer centers, and markets in the time of Grimoaldo Alessandro Di Muro University of Basilicata Legislative activity in the time of Grimoaldo Gustavo Adolfo Nobile Mattei University of Bologna Emissions and monetary policy between the kingdom and duchies Lorenzo Passera University of Udine Women's condition and powers in the kingdom and duchies Carmelina Urso University of Catania

The conference activities continue in the afternoon of Thursday, April 25th with the following panel: PANEL "TERRITORIAL STRUCTURES, SOCIETY, AND ECONOMY" at 3.00 pm chaired by Francesco Somaini University of Salento Forms of legitimization of power: a comparative approach Alberto Ricciardi Guglielmo Marconi University Military organization: weapons, hunting, war Antonio Macchione Independent Researcher Constans II and the Byzantine West Vivien Prigent French School of Rome The early medieval landscape and its transformations Emilio Martín Gutiérrez University of Cádiz City and countryside: material, productive, and cultural aspects in the duchies of Spoleto and Benevento Maria Carla Somma G. d’Annunzio University Chieti-Pescara Economy, consumption centers, and markets in the time of Grimoald Alessandro Di Muro University of Basilicata Legislative activity in the time of Grimoald Gustavo Adolfo Nobile Mattei Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna Emissions and monetary policy between the kingdom and duchies Lorenzo Passera University of Udine Female condition and powers in the kingdom and duchies Carmelina Urso University of Catania

Activity Friday 26/04 - Morning

The third day of the conference starts on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Villa de Claricini Dornpacher, located at 4 Boiani Street in Bottenicco di Moimacco, about 3 kilometers from the center of Cividale del Friuli, with the following panel: PANEL "RELIGIOUS FOUNDATIONS, CULTS, AND RITUALS" at 9:15 chaired by Francesco Panarelli University of Basilicata Political and religious dynamics in the Friulian-Istrian area Maurizio Levak Juraj Dobrila University of Pula The Aquileian liturgy: influences and persistences Cesare Alzati Romanian Academy, Bucharest Arianism and the Slavic world: comparative frameworks Ivan Bodrožić, Maja Rončević University of Split Germanic traditions, cults, and folkloric aspects Roberto Bellini Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Montecassino and the Lombards Amalia Galdi University of Salerno Monastic presence between kingdoms and duchies Mario Marrocchi G. d’Annunzio University, Chieti-Pescara Territory and monastic assets in Southern Lombardy from Grimoaldo to Arechis II Rosanna Alaggio University of Molise Sanctuaries, pilgrimages, and the circulation of relics Carlo Ebanista University of Molise The Lombards and the Michaelic sanctuary on Gargano: power strategies and religious propaganda Immacolata Aulisa University of Bari

The third day of the conference opens on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Villa de Claricini Dornpacher, located at 4 Boiani Street in Bottenicco di Moimacco, about 3 kilometers from the center of Cividale del Friuli, with the following panel: PANEL "RELIGIOUS FOUNDATIONS, CULTS, AND RITUALS" at 9:15 am Chair: Francesco Panarelli University of Basilicata Political-religious dynamics in the Friulian-Istrian area Maurizio Levak Juraj Dobrila University of Pula The Aquileian liturgy: influences and persistence Cesare Alzati Romanian Academy, Bucharest Arianism and the Slavic world: comparative frameworks Ivan Bodrožić, Maja Rončević University of Split Germanic traditions, cults, and folkloric aspects Roberto Bellini Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Montecassino and the Lombards Amalia Galdi University of Salerno Monastic presence between the kingdom and the duchies Mario Marrocchi G. d’Annunzio University, Chieti-Pescara Territory and monastic assets in southern Lombardy from Grimoaldo to Arechis II Rosanna Alaggio University of Molise Sanctuaries, pilgrimages, and the circulation of relics Carlo Ebanista University of Molise The Lombards and the Michaelic sanctuary in Gargano: power strategies and religious propaganda Immacolata Aulisa University of Bari

Activity Friday 26/04 - Afternoon

The conference activities also continue in the afternoon of Friday, April 26 with the following panel: PANEL "CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ARTISTIC FORMS" at three o'clock. chaired by Claudia Bolgia, University of Udine. Graffiti between the seventh and eighth centuries. Carlo Tedeschi, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara. Regarding the editing of the Origo Gentis Langobardorum. Walter Pohl, University of Vienna. The emotions of a king: for a portrait of Grimoaldo by Paul the Deacon. Emanuele Piazza, University of Catania. The Lombards in the Chronicon Salernitanum. Antonio Tagliente, University of Salerno. Starting from Rome: artistic trends during the time of Grimoaldo. Manuela Gianandrea, Sapienza University of Rome. Byzantine artistic presences and influences. Simona Moretti, IULM University, Milan. Architectures and artistic trends in the Slavic area. Miljenko Jurković, University of Zagreb. Lombard echoes in miniatures: comparative models. Maria Alessandra Bilotta, Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

The conference activities continue in the afternoon of Friday, April 26 with the following panel: PANEL "CULTURAL LEGACIES AND ARTISTIC FORMS" at 3.00 pm chaired by Claudia Bolgia University of Udine Graffiti between the 7th and 8th centuries Carlo Tedeschi University of G. d’Annunzio Chieti-Pescara Around the editing of the Origo Gentis Langobardorum Walter Pohl University of Vienna The emotions of a king: towards a portrait of Grimoaldo in Paul the Deacon Emanuele Piazza University of Catania The Lombards in the Chronicon Salernitanum Antonio Tagliente University of Salerno Starting from Rome: artistic trends in the time of Grimoaldo Manuela Gianandrea Sapienza University of Rome Byzantine artistic presences and influences Simona Moretti IULM University, Milan Architectures and artistic orientations in the Slavic area Miljenko Jurković University of Zagreb Lombard echoes in miniatures: comparative models Maria Alessandra Bilotta New University of Lisbon

Saturday 27/04 Activities - Morning

The fourth day of the conference opens on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Villa de Claricini Dornpacher, located at 4 Boiani Street in Bottenicco di Moimacco, about 3 kilometers from the center of Cividale del Friuli, with the following panel: PANEL "LINGUISTIC RELICS AND LOMBARDS MEMORIES" at 9:15 chaired by Giuliana Albini University of Milan The Lombard language in the 7th century Wolfgang Haubrichs Saarland University Linguistic relics in Langobardia maior and minor Elda Morlicchio University of Naples L’Orientale Book production and circulation between the kingdom and duchies Massimiliano Bassetti University of Bologna Music and liturgical singing between Roman and Beneventan liturgy Luisa Nardini The University of Texas at Austin Legal personalities and Lombard customs Emanuela Fugazza University of Pavia Lombard memories in medieval chronicles Marino Zabbia University of Turin The image of the Lombards in noble construction Giuseppe Cusa University of Siegen The major exhibitions on the Lombards between history, art, and culture Donata Levi University of Udine Folk groups, historical memory, and the new Middle Ages Gabriele Archetti Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

The fourth day of the conference will open on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Villa de Claricini Dornpacher, located at Via Boiani n° 4 in Bottenicco di Moimacco, approximately 3 kilometers from the center of Cividale del Friuli, with the following panel: PANEL "LINGUISTIC RELICS AND LOMBARDS' MEMORIES" at 9:15 am Chaired by Giuliana Albini University of Milan The Lombard language in the 7th century Wolfgang Haubrichs Saarland University Linguistic relics in Langobardia maior and minor Elda Morlicchio University of Naples L’Orientale Book production and circulation between the kingdom and duchies Massimiliano Bassetti University of Bologna Music and liturgical singing between Roman and Beneventan liturgy Luisa Nardini The University of Texas at Austin Legal figures and Lombard customs Emanuela Fugazza University of Pavia Lombard memories in medieval chronicles Marino Zabbia University of Turin The image of the Lombards in noble construction Giuseppe Cusa University of Siegen Major exhibitions on the Lombards between history, art, and culture Donata Levi University of Udine Folk groups, historical memory, and new Middle Ages Gabriele Archetti Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Activity Saturday 27/04 - Afternoon

The conference activities continue in the afternoon of Saturday, April 27 with the following panel: PANEL "CIVIDALE AND THE LOMBARDS OF FRIULI" at 3:00 PM chaired by Marina Righetti Sapienza University of Rome The Lombards and the split of the Patriarchate of Aquileia Giuseppe Cuscito University of Trieste Istrian Society of Archaeology and Homeland History Foroiulienses, Slavs and Avars in the 7th century Riccardo Cecovini Deputation of Homeland History for Friuli Cividale in the Historia Langobardorum Rosa Maria Lucifora University of Basilicata The Tempietto of Cividale: from critical tradition to UNESCO site Francesca Stroppa Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Santa Maria in Valle: connotative and architectural elements Massimo De Paoli University of Brescia Lombard archaeology, findings and perspectives Andrea Pessina Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for Friuli Venezia Giulia Angela Borzacconi National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli Living and dying in Cividale in the times of Grimoaldo: paleopathological studies Paola Saccheri, Luciana Travan University of Udine The National Archaeological Museum of Cividale: Lombard archaeology between research and enhancement Angela Borzacconi National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli Conclusions Roberto Delle Donne Federico II University of Naples

The conference activities continue in the afternoon of Saturday, April 27 with the following panel: PANEL "CIVIDALE AND THE LOMBARDS OF FRIULI" at 3:00 PM chaired by Marina Righetti Sapienza University of Rome The Lombards and the split of the Patriarchate of Aquileia Giuseppe Cuscito University of Trieste Istrian Society of Archaeology and Homeland History Foroiulienses, Slavs and Avars in the 7th century Riccardo Cecovini Deputation of Homeland History for Friuli Cividale in the Historia Langobardorum Rosa Maria Lucifora University of Basilicata The Tempietto of Cividale: from critical tradition to UNESCO site Francesca Stroppa Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Santa Maria in Valle: connotative and architectural elements Massimo De Paoli University of Brescia Lombard archaeology, findings and perspectives Andrea Pessina Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for Friuli Venezia Giulia Angela Borzacconi National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli Living and dying in Cividale in the times of Grimoaldo: paleopathological studies Paola Saccheri, Luciana Travan University of Udine The National Archaeological Museum of Cividale: Lombard archaeology between research and enhancement Angela Borzacconi National Archaeological Museum of Cividale del Friuli Conclusions Roberto Delle Donne University of Naples Federico II

Activity Sunday 28/04 - Morning

After the four days of the conference, it is possible to arrange for Sunday, April 28th from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm a guided tour of the city and the Lombard monuments of Cividale del Friuli. Participants will have the opportunity to visit iconic places such as the episcopal complex and the Lombard temple with a monastery. Meanwhile, at 10:30 am, the Lombard Studies Center assembly will be held at Villa De Claricini Dornpacher in Bottenicco di Moimacco.

After the four days of the conference, it is possible to arrange for Sunday, April 28th, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, a guided tour of the city and the Lombard monuments of Cividale del Friuli. Participants will have the opportunity to visit iconic places such as the episcopal complex and the Lombard temple with monastery. Meanwhile, at 10:30 am, the assembly of the Lombard Studies Center will be held at Villa De Claricini Dornpacher in Bottenicco di Moimacco.

Scholarships

The Longobard Studies Center, thanks to the collaboration with the De Claricini Dornpacher Foundation and the Deputation of National History for Friuli, establishes 15 SCHOLARSHIPS consisting of full hospitality for young Italian and foreign scholars who intend to participate in the international conference. Applications must be sent by email to the Presidency of the Longobard Studies Center (presidenza@centrostudilongobardi.it) by Friday, April 12, 2024. Candidates must provide their complete personal details, contact information (address, email, telephone), a brief curriculum vitae, current research, and attach a cover letter.

The Longobard Studies Center, thanks to the collaboration with the De Claricini Dornpacher Foundation and the Deputation of Homeland History for Friuli, establishes 15 SCHOLARSHIPS consisting of full hospitality, for young Italian and foreign scholars who intend to participate in the international conference. Applications must be sent by email to the Presidency of the Longobard Studies Center (presidenza@centrostudilongobardi.it) by Friday, April 12, 2024. Candidates must provide their complete personal details, contact information (address, email, telephone), a brief curriculum, ongoing research, and attach a cover letter.

The organizers: Centro Studi Longobardi ETS

The Longobard Studies Center was founded on October 1, 2014 to enhance the UNESCO serial site "The Lombards in Italy. The places of power (568-774 AD)", with particular reference to "the monumental sites of Lombard origin (Brescia and Castelseprio-Torba)" (art. 2 of the Statute); it is based at the Piamarta Museum in Brescia and operates in Brescia and Milan. Established by the Lombardy Region, the Provinces of Brescia and Varese and the Municipalities of Brescia, Castelseprio, and Gornate Olona, the Longobard Studies Center deals with the historical and cultural heritage of the Lombard people in Italy and Europe and the communities that have developed over time on the legacy of Lombard societies. A Board of Directors plans and carries out the Center's activities, which are reviewed and proposed by an international Scientific Council; the activities promoted are permanently published in two series entitled "Research" and "Conferences", co-published with the CISAM Foundation of Spoleto and in the series "Historical Library" with the Studium Editions of Rome.

The Longobard Studies Center was founded on October 1, 2014, to enhance the UNESCO serial site "The Lombards in Italy. The Places of Power (568-774 AD)", with particular attention to "the monumental sites of Lombard scope (Brescia and Castelseprio-Torba)" (art. 2 of the Statute); it is headquartered at the Piamarta Museum in Brescia, with operational areas in Brescia and Milan. Established by the Lombardy Region, the Provinces of Brescia and Varese, and the Municipalities of Brescia, Castelseprio, and Gornate Olona, the Longobard Studies Center deals with the historical-cultural heritage of the Lombard people in Italy and Europe and the communities that have developed over time on the legacy of Lombard societies. A Board of Directors plans and carries out the activities of the Center, which an international Scientific Council evaluates and proposes; the activities promoted are permanently published in two series entitled "Research" and "Conferences", published in co-edition with the CISAM Foundation of Spoleto and in the series "Historical Library" with the Studium Editions of Rome.

The organizers: de Claricini Dornpacher Foundation

The Claricini Dornpacher Foundation, headquartered in the eponymous villa in Bottenicco di Moimacco (Udine), is a private institution established in 1971 by decree of the President of the Republic following the testamentary disposition of Giuditta de Claricini Dornpacher in 1967, the last heir of the lineage. In accordance with its statute, it carries out initiatives of the highest cultural interest for studies in archaeology and medieval art, with a particular focus on the Cividale area. It organizes national and international conferences, cultural events, research projects, scholarships, educational and outreach activities, and publications on these subjects. Moreover, it conducts educational and training activities and projects for the enhancement of its historical heritage. The Foundation promotes socio-cultural development through sustainable tourism, offering guided tours for schools and the general public. It manages an agricultural company that produces organic wine, cereals, and legumes, and organizes food and wine events and promotional initiatives related to the traditions of the region.

The Claricini Dornpacher Foundation, based in the eponymous villa in Bottenicco di Moimacco (Udine), is a private entity established in 1971 by decree of the President of the Republic following the testamentary disposition of Giuditta de Claricini Dornpacher in 1967, the last heir of the lineage. In accordance with its statute, the Foundation carries out initiatives of the highest cultural interest for studies in archaeology and medieval art, with a particular focus on the Cividalese territory. It promotes national and international conferences, cultural events, research, scholarships, educational and outreach activities, and publications on these subjects. Furthermore, it implements educational and training activities and projects for the enhancement of its historical heritage. The Foundation fosters socio-cultural development, also through sustainable tourism with guided tours for schools and the general public. It manages an agricultural company that produces organic wine, cereals, and legumes, and organizes wine and food events and promotional activities linked to the traditions of the region.

The organizers: The Deputation of Homeland History for Friuli

The Deputation of Patriotic History for Friuli was established by Lieutenant Decree on December 15, 1918, with the aim "to collect and publish, through the press, studies, histories, chronicles, statutes, diplomatic documents, and other papers that are particularly important for the civil, military, legal, economic, and artistic history of Friuli." It was preceded by the Friulian Historical Society, founded in 1911 on the initiative of Pier Silverio Leicht. The members of the Deputation are divided into Deputies (20), Emeritus Deputies (who have remained at the rank for twenty years), and Members (deserving, honorary, national correspondents, foreign correspondents, ordinary). Deputies are appointed by Decree of the President of the Regional Council. The Deputation has had a profound impact on the cultural life of Friuli, especially through its scientific journal, "Memorie Storiche Forogiuliesi," published since 1905, and through anthologies and monographs, known to scholars and essential for understanding Friulian archaeology, history, art, and culture.

The Deputation of Homeland History for Friuli was established by the Lieutenant's Decree of December 15, 1918, with the aim of "collecting and publishing, through the press, studies, histories, chronicles, statutes, diplomatic documents, and other papers that are particularly important for the civil, military, legal, economic, and artistic history of Friuli." It was preceded by the Friulian Historical Society, founded in 1911 by Pier Silverio Leicht. The members of the Deputation are divided into Deputies (20), Emeritus Deputies (remaining in the position for twenty years), and Members (deserving, honorary, national correspondents, foreign correspondents, ordinary). Deputies are appointed by Decree of the President of the Regional Council. The Deputation has had a profound impact on the cultural life of Friuli, especially through its scientific journal, "Memorie Storiche Forogiuliesi," published since 1905, and through anthologies and monographs, well-known among scholars and fundamental for the understanding of Friulian archaeology, history, art, and culture.