Remembering Patricia Crone (1945–2015)

Patricia Crone, Professor Emerita in the School of Historical Studies, helped to establish the Institute as a recognized center for the pursuit of Islamic culture and history. Crone’s insightful work shed important new light on the critical importance of the Near East in historical studies—in particular on the cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Islam. In addition to family members Diana Frank and Thomas Frank, speakers include: Michael Cook, Princeton University; Judith Herrin, King’s College London; Carol Bakhos, University of California, Los Angeles; Emma Gannagé, Georgetown University; Carmela V. Franklin, Columbia University; Robbert Dijkgraaf, Institute for Advanced Study; and Nicola Di Cosmo, Institute for Advanced Study.