Naomi Makowska May 2026

Analyzing the circulation of "love magic" and the conjuring of spirits among women.

Her research has been supported by prestigious funding bodies, including the and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) . Research Specialization: Forbidden Knowledge naomi makowska

Examining how knowledge was shared in both public squares (piazzas) and private domestic spaces. Professional Contributions and Teaching Analyzing the circulation of "love magic" and the

During her time at Queen’s University, she designed and taught specialized undergraduate courses, such as "Women in Early Modern Italy, 1500-1700," which explores the lives of noblewomen, nuns, and "witches". naomi makowska