Pre -modern discoveries: captivating lectures in Bielefeld on June 25th!

Pre -modern discoveries: captivating lectures in Bielefeld on June 25th!

Große-Kurfürsten-Straße 81, 33615 Bielefeld, Deutschland - On June 12, 2025, the preparations for an exciting event at the University of Bielefeld are in full swing. On June 25th at 7.30 p.m., historians from the university will present their latest research results on medieval and early modern issues in Große-Kurfürsten-Straße 81. The evening is free for the public and promises a diverse program with nine lectures on eight minutes.

In the lectures, various aspects of pre -modernism are treated, ranging from artificial intelligence and the Middle Ages, mystical theories, to the analysis of bisexual behavior in historical contexts. Other topics are the religious landscape of Westphalia, the peasant war of 1525 and the construction of narratives over the Hanseatic League. Dr. Jan Siegemund will also deal with rumors in the pre -modern news system. This topic is part of an initiative of the Bielefeld subculture association, which pursues the goal of illuminating social dynamics of pre -modernism and showing their relevance for the current social structures.

social inequality in the historical context

social inequalities are currently considered one of the greatest challenges. Historical perspectives, as shown in the research of the Max Weber Foundation, can help to better understand current phenomena. The Middle Ages are often viewed as an overcome era, but artistic representations often show an ideal image that distinguishes the reality of society at that time. Women and other believers rarely take into account in these descriptions, and the complexity of social change is often ignored.

Medieval society was not only divided into the traditional classes of prayer, warriors and workers, but also included more diverse social models. Umbrings often led to discussions about the existing social order. Projects that deal with the "Transformation of the Roman world" between 400 and 850 offer valuable insights into the transition from antiquity to the Middle Ages.

questions of marginalization and discrimination

A central concern of current research is to examine marginalized groups that have often not left their own certificates. In the Middle Ages, social inequality was more complex than often assumed, which was caused by various factors such as religious affiliation and gender. Modern inequality research supports this approach in order to also hear the voices of the "silent" groups.

The parallels between the social hierarchies of the early Middle Ages and today's social structures are also relevant. The analysis of these mechanisms can provide important findings for today's discussion about social justice and the cancellation of existing inequalities.

For those interested, it is advisable to visit the blog pages of the history department in order to obtain further information about the upcoming event and to stay up to date on the topics of research.

Further information on the lectures can be found on the , while the Max-Weber-Foundation offers deeper insights into the topic of social inequality. You can also find additional information on the