: He explores the development of early medieval polities and the administrative structures that preceded modern Slovenia.
: His study of the noble clientele of the Counts of Gorizia is considered a landmark in Slovenian historiography. Peter Е tih
(born November 27, 1960) is a distinguished Slovenian historian, academic, and current president of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SAZU). A specialist in medieval history, his scholarship has fundamentally reshaped the modern understanding of the Slovenian Middle Ages, moving away from nationalist myths toward a rigorous, source-based methodology. Academic Career and Influence : He explores the development of early medieval
His extensive bibliography includes over 400 titles. Some of his most influential books available in multiple languages include: A specialist in medieval history, his scholarship has
: He has critically analyzed the origins of the Slavic population in the Eastern Alps, challenging older theories of direct continuity from medieval tribal formations.
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