Naomi Makowska

Makowska’s doctoral dissertation, titled "Women’s Production and Exchange of Forbidden Knowledge in Early Modern Italy," utilizes Inquisition trial records from Modena to reconstruct the lives of women often left out of traditional historical narratives. Her work focuses on:

She holds both a Master of Arts (MA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from the University of Toronto . naomi makowska

She completed her doctoral studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, successfully defending her dissertation in November 2025. is a distinguished historian and scholar specializing in

is a distinguished historian and scholar specializing in the social and cultural history of early modern Italy. Her research primarily examines the intersections of gender, religion, and the production of knowledge, with a particular focus on how non-elite women navigated the legal and social boundaries of the 16th and 17th centuries. and the production of knowledge

Makowska’s academic journey is rooted in Canadian institutions known for their rigorous historical research:

Beyond her research, Makowska is an active member of the global academic community:

Naomi Makowska: Uncovering Forbidden Knowledge in Early Modern Italy