She holds both a Master of Arts (MA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from the University of Toronto .
Currently serving as a Web Editor for the , Makowska is recognized for her archival work involving Inquisition records and the secret networks of early modern women. Academic Background and Education naomi makowska
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". She holds both a Master of Arts (MA)
Her research has been supported by prestigious funding bodies, including the and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) . Research Specialization: Forbidden Knowledge Her research has been supported by prestigious funding
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 conjuring of spirits among women.
Makowska’s doctoral dissertation, titled "Women’s Production and Exchange of Forbidden Knowledge in Early Modern Italy," utilizes Inquisition trial records from Modena to reconstruct the lives of women often left out of traditional historical narratives. Her work focuses on: