His extensive bibliography includes over 400 titles. Some of his most influential books available in multiple languages include:
: 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 Peter Е tih
: A comprehensive overview of Slovenian history co-authored with Vasko Simoniti and Peter Vodopivec.
: A collection of papers that introduced his critical methodology to a wider English-speaking audience. His extensive bibliography includes over 400 titles
: Štih is known for his "paradigmatic turnaround," which deconstructs stereotypes and nationalized versions of history. Significant Works
: He explores the development of early medieval polities and the administrative structures that preceded modern Slovenia. His career has been marked by deep international
(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
