Peter Е Tih May 2026

: A collection of papers that introduced his critical methodology to a wider English-speaking audience.

Štih graduated from the University of Ljubljana in 1983 and earned his PhD in 1993 under the supervision of Bogo Grafenauer. His career has been marked by deep international engagement, including a formative period at the Institute for Austrian Historical Research in Vienna. Currently a full professor at the University of Ljubljana, he teaches medieval history of the Slovene Lands and the Balkans. Major Research Themes

: He has critically analyzed the origins of the Slavic population in the Eastern Alps, challenging older theories of direct continuity from medieval tribal formations. Peter Е tih

: Štih is known for his "paradigmatic turnaround," which deconstructs stereotypes and nationalized versions of history. Significant Works

: His study of the noble clientele of the Counts of Gorizia is considered a landmark in Slovenian historiography. : A collection of papers that introduced his

: A detailed analytical study of the early history of Gorizia based on imperial diplomas.

: A comprehensive overview of Slovenian history co-authored with Vasko Simoniti and Peter Vodopivec. Currently a full professor at the University of

: He explores the development of early medieval polities and the administrative structures that preceded modern Slovenia.