s a Professor of History at the University of Colorado and a digital humanities innovator, I specialize in medieval and early modern history, focusing on the dynamic interplay of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures. My academic journey, rooted in a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, is dedicated to exploring the rich complexities of Spain, Iberia, and the [Global Middle Ages](https://grants.uccs.edu/igma/). Yet, it is grounded in industry and government, based on my prior almost decade long career in research forecasting at the Institute for the Future and governmental management consultant and strategic planning. My current work is distinguished by my innovative use of virtual reality, MOOCs, big data, and AI in historical manuscript studies, aiming to transform our approach to teaching, research, and knowledge creation. My career and life is characterized by a global scope, delving into the histories of regions like Spain, Portugal, Italy, the UK, Germany, France, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Iceland, Mexico, and South America. This includes prior residence in Spain, Bolivia, and South America, in addition to my native United States (TX, PA, CA, CO). This broad perspective enriches my research and teaching, allowing me to weave diverse historical narratives. A pivotal aspect of my work is my involvement with over 70,000 citizen scholars via MOOCs, university students, high school students, and the general public. This includes leading the “Immersive Global Middle Ages” project, which uses advanced digital tools to bring historical narratives to life. In December 2023, I launched a [Coursera.org Specialization titled “Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience.”](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/identity-motivation-resilience) This three-course series explores the Renaissance’s cultural and intellectual legacy and modern global perspectives, focusing on self-discovery, motivation, and overcoming societal challenges. The courses offer an intellectual tapestry designed to foster resilience and growth in both personal and professional spheres. Central to my vision for future research and education is training AI as a “[collaborative AI humanist and scholar](https://urraca-ai.org/),” an endeavor that transcends academic research to pioneer new forms of human-AI collaboration. This initiative is about deepening our collective understanding of history’s longue durée through the lens of innovative technology.

Roger Louis Martinez-Davila

University of Colorado - Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

Research Expertise

Conversos

Europe

Middle Ages

paleography

digital humanities

Cultural Studies

History

Visual Arts and Performing Arts

Literature and Literary Theory

Religious studies

Linguistics and Language

Language and Linguistics

About

Publications

OPPORTUNITY

Creating Conversos / Apr 30, 2018

OPPORTUNITY. (2018). In Creating Conversos (pp. 63–90). University of Notre Dame Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvpj75sf.10

Telling stories

The Routledge Research Companion to Digital Medieval Literature / Nov 22, 2017

Martínez-Dávila, R. L., Hodza, P., Kapadia, M., Perrone, S. T., Hölscher, C., & Schinazi, V. R. (2017). Telling stories. In The Routledge Research Companion to Digital Medieval Literature (pp. 107–130). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315696041-8

Deciphering Secrets of Medieval Cathedrals: Crowdsourced Manuscript Transcriptions and Modern Digital Editions

Bulletin for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies / Jan 14, 2019

Martinez-Davila, R. L., Perrone, S., Serrano-Nebras, F. G., & Martin de Vidales Garcia, M. (2019). Deciphering Secrets of Medieval Cathedrals: Crowdsourced Manuscript Transcriptions and Modern Digital Editions. Bulletin for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies, 43(1). https://doi.org/10.26431/0739-182x.1289

Forum: Spanish Online Resources for Spanish and Latin American History

Bulletin for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies / Dec 31, 2016

Martínez-Dávila, R. L. (2016). Forum: Spanish Online Resources for Spanish and Latin American History. Bulletin for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies, 41(1). https://doi.org/10.26431/0739-182x.1217

Remediation and 3D design

The Routledge Research Companion to Digital Medieval Literature / Nov 22, 2017

Martínez-Dávila, R. L., & Ramey, L. (2017). Remediation and 3D design. In The Routledge Research Companion to Digital Medieval Literature (pp. 167–185). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315696041-12

The Virgin of Guadalupe and the Conversos: Uncovering Hidden Influences from Spain to Mexico. Marie-Theresa Hernández. Latinidad: Transnational Cultures in the United States. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 2014. xi + 262 pp. $27.95.

Renaissance Quarterly / Jan 01, 2015

Martínez-Dávila, R. L. (2015). The Virgin of Guadalupe and the Conversos: Uncovering Hidden Influences from Spain to Mexico. Marie-Theresa Hernández. Latinidad: Transnational Cultures in the United States. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 2014. xi + 262 pp. $27.95. Renaissance Quarterly, 68(4), 1452–1454. https://doi.org/10.1086/685202

Massive Open Online Courses

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Technology / Jan 01, 2015

Massive Open Online Courses. (2015). In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Technology. SAGE Publications, Inc. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781483346397.n203

Spain, Europe and the Wider World, 1500-1700. By J. H. Elliott. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2009. Pp. xx, 322. Figures Notes. Index. $38.00 cloth.

The Americas / Apr 01, 2010

Martínez, R. L. (2010). Spain, Europe and the Wider World, 1500-1700. By J. H. Elliott. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2009. Pp. xx, 322. Figures Notes. Index. $38.00 cloth. The Americas, 66(4), 563–564. https://doi.org/10.1353/tam.0.0268

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Ph.D., History / May, 2008

Austin, Texas, United States of America

University of California, Berkeley

M.P.P., Master of Public Policy / May, 1994

Berkeley, California, United States of America

The University of Texas at Austin

B.A., Humanities / May, 1992

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Experience

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

University of Colorado - Colorado Springs

Professor

Links & Social Media

Research Web Site

Web de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

ORCID

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