Naomi Makowska -
Analyzing the circulation of "love magic" and the conjuring of spirits among women.
Examining how knowledge was shared in both public squares (piazzas) and private domestic spaces. Professional Contributions and Teaching
Beyond her research, Makowska is an active member of the global academic community: naomi makowska
Makowska’s academic journey is rooted in Canadian institutions known for their rigorous historical research:
Exploring how sex workers, magical practitioners, and women of diverse religious backgrounds (Christian and Jewish) acted as "gatekeepers" of forbidden information. Analyzing the circulation of "love magic" and the
She contributes to the field by reviewing recent literature, including works on non-elite women's networks for academic journals.
She holds both a Master of Arts (MA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from the University of Toronto . She contributes to the field by reviewing recent
Naomi Makowska: Uncovering Forbidden Knowledge in Early Modern Italy
Her research has been supported by prestigious funding bodies, including the and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) . Research Specialization: Forbidden Knowledge
In January 2026, she began a three-year term as a Website Administrator for the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender , managing digital outreach and scholarly resources.
Analyzing the circulation of "love magic" and the conjuring of spirits among women.
Examining how knowledge was shared in both public squares (piazzas) and private domestic spaces. Professional Contributions and Teaching
Beyond her research, Makowska is an active member of the global academic community:
Makowska’s academic journey is rooted in Canadian institutions known for their rigorous historical research:
Exploring how sex workers, magical practitioners, and women of diverse religious backgrounds (Christian and Jewish) acted as "gatekeepers" of forbidden information.
She contributes to the field by reviewing recent literature, including works on non-elite women's networks for academic journals.
She holds both a Master of Arts (MA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from the University of Toronto .
Naomi Makowska: Uncovering Forbidden Knowledge in Early Modern Italy
Her research has been supported by prestigious funding bodies, including the and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) . Research Specialization: Forbidden Knowledge
In January 2026, she began a three-year term as a Website Administrator for the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender , managing digital outreach and scholarly resources.
