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23–25 September 2026: Humility across Times and Cultures: Concepts, Practices, Artifacts

20. August 2026, Ansgar Teichgräber - Veranstaltungen

Humility across Times and Cultures: Concepts, Practices, Artifacts
Conference
Zurich, 23–25 September 2026

The conference aims significantly to broaden both the geographical and chronological scope of the inquiry into historical conceptions and practices of humility. The focus spans the period from 250 CE to 1500 CE and draws on sources from a wide geographical area, including Western Europe, Byzantium, and the Middle East. By centering these regions, we seek to map humility within a space that, for all its cultural diversity, was shaped in significant ways by the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. While we do not assume that humility was exclusively or primarily a religious value, there is reason to believe that within the Abrahamic traditions, it was indeed upheld as a virtue, frequently positioned in opposition to pride, which was often viewed as the most dangerous and diabolical of vices.

Conference panels will be organized along both chronological and thematic lines, encompassing European Christian regions, Byzantium, Jewish communities, and Islamic territories. Special attention will be given to the physical and social spaces in which humility was conceived and enacted, as well as to the interplay between humility and gender. 

Organization
The conference is organized by Silvia Negri (Universität Zürich, Historisches Seminar) and James Weaver (University of Oxford), within the framework of the project “Humility in theory and practice. Historical approaches across cultures”.

Venue
UZH, RAA-G-01, Rämistrasse 59, 8001 Zürich

Contact
Larissa Herzog (UZH, Historisches Seminar)
SekNegri@hist.uzh.ch

The complete programme and further information can be found at the conference website.


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8-10 October 2026: Ignored Intertexts: New Approaches to Greek-to-Latin Allusions

20. August 2026, Ansgar Teichgräber - Veranstaltungen

Ignored Intertexts: New Approaches to Greek-to-Latin Allusions
Munich, 8-10 October 2026

Registration Deadline: 22 September 2026

Venue
Philologicum München

Registration
The conference papers will be circulated in advance. To receive access to the papers, please register by 22 September by emailing saskia.schomber@lmu.de.

Organization
Regina Höschele, Florence Klein and Saskia Schomber

Contact
saskia.schomber@lmu.de 

The complete programme and further information can be found at the conference website.


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Call for Papers: Motte-and-Bailey Castles in Medieval Europe – Research, Reconstruction and Heritage Management

19. August 2026, Ansgar Teichgräber - Call for papers

Motte-and-Bailey Castles in Medieval Europe – Research, Reconstruction and Heritage Management
International Conference and 33rd Annual Conference of the Wartburg Society for the Study of Castles and Palaces (WBG)
Lütjenburg, 6–9 May 2027

Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026

→ Deutsche Version

Taking Lütjenburg as its starting point, the conference aims to focus on the phenomenon of motte-and-bailey castles across its full thematic scope. In addition to case studies of individual sites, overview papers may also present entire regions. Particular attention will be given to questions of chronology, architectural form, defensive elements and the respective history of use, including continuity into the late medieval and early modern period. A second section will address reconstructions of motte-and-bailey castles and hillforts both on full-scale (1:1) and using virtual reality as part of ‚public history‘, experimental archaeology and cultural tourism, as well as museum education, whilst also examining the general heritage conservation challenges involved in preserving castle sites. The third section will extend beyond the narrower topic of motte-and-bailey castles: it focuses on current research into castles and palaces in the conference region of East Holstein and neighbouring areas. The conference will be accompanied by an excursion to castles in the vicinity of Lütjenburg.

Presentations should not exceed 20 minutes, with the option of a subsequent 10-minute discussion. The conference languages are primarily German and English.

Proposals for papers should be submitted, together with an abstract of no more than half a page, by 30 September 2026 to the Chair of the WBG by email (gvbueren@juelich.de). It is planned to publish the proceedings in a volume of the series ‘Forschungen zu Burgen und Schlössern’ (Michael Imhof Verlag). Speakers will be exempted from the conference fee. Whether any further costs can be covered will depend on the successful acquisition of additional third-party funding.

Contact
gvbueren@juelich.de

The complete Call for Papers can be found at the conference website (in German) und here as PDF-Download (in English).


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Call for Papers: Vergangenheit vergegenwärtigen. Historisch-politische Kulturen im Italien des 1. Jts. v. Chr.

19. August 2026, Ansgar Teichgräber - Call for papers

Vergangenheit vergegenwärtigen. Historisch-politische Kulturen im Italien des 1. Jts. v. Chr.
Internationale Tagung und 25. Treffen der AG Etrusker & Italiker des dArV e.V.
Salzburg, 19.-20. Februar 2027

Einreichungsfrist: 31. Oktober 2026

Wie erinnern politische Gemeinschaften an ihre Vergangenheit – und was entscheiden sie zu vergessen? Welche Rollen spielen historische Narrative, Rituale, Bilder, Monumente und Räume bei der Entstehung und Stabilisierung sozialer und politischer Ordnungen? Das 25. Treffen der dArV-Arbeitsgemeinschaft ‘Etrusker und Italiker‘ widmet sich den Verflechtungen von Erinnerung und Politik im Italien des 1. Jahrtausends v. Chr. Der Blick richtet sich auf die italischen und etruskischen Gemeinschaften ebenso wie auf die Magna Graecia und reicht bis in die republikanische Zeit.

Willkommen sind Beiträge, die sich mit den historisch-politischen Kulturen Italiens im 1. Jahrtausend v. Chr. befassen und theoretisch-methodische Reflexionen mit konkreten Fallstudien verknüpfen. Der Call for Papers richtet sich sowohl an Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen als auch an erfahrene Kolleg:innen.
Deadline: 31. Oktober 2026 | Abstract: 200–300 Wörter | Beiträge: 20 Minuten Vortrag, 15 Minuten Diskussion. 

Kontakt
present.past.conference@gmail.com

Organisation
Matthias Hoernes und Alexander Sokolicek
Universität Salzburg

Raffaella Da Vela und Robinson Krämer
Sprecher*in der AG Etrusker & Italiker

Den vollständigen Call for Papers auf Deutsch, Italienisch und Englisch finden Sie hier als PDF-Download.


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Neues Propylaeum-eBOOK: Sokrates revised and revisited

19. August 2026, Katrin Bemmann - Latest

In "Sokrates revised and revisited. Überlieferung, Diskurs, Inszenierung", herausgegeben von Judith K. Bohl, Veronika Brandis, Guido Pfeifer, werden die Ergebnisse des gleichnamigen kooperativen Projektes, das 2021/22 am Lessing-Gymnasium und an der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main stattgefunden hat, vorgestellt. Dazu fand ein wissenschaftliches Symposium sowie eine Inszenierung des Prozesses statt. Die anlässlich des Symposiums gehaltenen Vorträge sind hier publiziert und spiegeln den aktuellen Forschungsstand zum Sokratesprozess wider und verdeutlichen das große Potential der kreativen Auseinandersetzung mit der antiken Überlieferung.
 


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9-11 September 2026: Officer Disobedience in Military Organizations across Epochs and Cultures

18. August 2026, Ansgar Teichgräber - Veranstaltungen

Officer Disobedience in Military Organizations across Epochs and Cultures
Bonn/hybrid, 9-11 September 2026

This transdisciplinary workshop aims at establishing individual elite disobedience in military organizations (to be differentiated from collective forms of unrest such as mutinies) as a new field of historical research. Such acts are underresearched to date, but they have proven to be consequential. The workshop brings together scholars who present case studies ranging across three continents (Africa, Asia and Europe) and from antiquity to the late twentieth--century.

Registration
The space at the venue is restricted, leaving room for only a small number of additional participants. It will, however, be possible to participate online via Zoom. Persons who would like to do so are kindly asked to contact Patrick Schmidt via email (patrick.schmidt@uni-rostock.de). He will provide them with the Zoom link for the workshop.

Venue
University of Bonn, IMPULSE - House for intellectual Innovation and Creativity, Adenauerallee 131, 53113 Bonn

Contact
Patrick Schmidt: patrick.schmidt@uni-rostock.de  

The complete programme and further information can be found at H-Soz-Kult.


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21-22 September 2026: History of Austrian/Austro-Hungarian archaeology in the Balkans and the eastern Mediterranean, mid-19th to mid-20th centuries

18. August 2026, Ansgar Teichgräber - Veranstaltungen

History of Austrian/Austro-Hungarian archaeology in the Balkans and the eastern Mediterranean, mid-19th to mid-20th centuries
Symposium
Vienna, 21-22 September 2026

The symposium discusses these archaeologies within and beyond the Habsburg Empire/Austria in their colonial and imperial contexts, including the aftermath of the empire’s dissolution in 1918. Like other European powers, Austria(-Hungary) used archaeology to exercise power in respective territories, gain international prestige, and fill the museums in Vienna. In the Austrian Balkans, archaeology and historic artefacts were also meant to strengthen inhabitants’ loyalty to the rulers. On the other hand, certain local archaeologies within the empire served nationalist goals. Another focus is on the relations between archaeologists from different parts of the empire and beyond.

Venue
Austrian Academy of Sciences
Theatersaal
Sonnenfelsgasse 19
1010 Vienna

Organizers
Maximilian Georg (Austrian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Culture Studies)
Felix Höflmayer (Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austrian Archaeological Institute)
Agnes Woitzuck (Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austrian Archaeological Institute)

The complete programme and further information can be found at the conference website.


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17–18 September  2026: 13th joint chapter meeting of CAA Netherlands/Flanders and CAA Germany

12. August 2026, Ansgar Teichgräber - Veranstaltungen

13th joint chapter meeting of CAA Netherlands/Flanders and CAA Germany
Münster/hybrid, 17–18 September  2026

The CAA conferences provides both students and researchers a relaxed, constructive environment to share ideas and connect with each other. Our discussions focus on the latest trends and challenges around computer applications and quantitative methods in archaeology.

Venue
Fürstenberg House, lecture hall F2
Domplatz 20–22, 48143 Münster

Registration
From May 16, 2026 onwards, the contributions are:

  • in‑person attendance: standard 25€ and students 20€
  • hybrid format: standard 10€ and students 5€

Contact
Jan Miera
jmiera(at)uni-muenster.de 

The complete programme, the registration link and further information can be found at the conference website.


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14–16 September 2026: FAIR 3D HERITAGE. Documentation, Publication and Preservation of the Digital 3D Heritage on the Web

12. August 2026, Ansgar Teichgräber - Veranstaltungen

FAIR 3D HERITAGE
Documentation, Publication and Preservation of the Digital 3D Heritage on the Web
Mainz/hybrid, 14–16 September 2026

FAIR 3D Heritage is a conference focused on improving how digital 3D cultural heritage can be documented, published, and preserved on the Web. It responds to the rapid growth of 3D reconstructions, scans, and models across libraries, archives, museums, and research projects by promoting interoperable workflows, robust metadata and paradata, and sustainable infrastructures that support FAIR and TRUST-aligned practices.

By bringing together researchers, heritage professionals, infrastructure providers, and software developers, FAIR 3D Heritage fosters a collaborative environment to exchange methods, tools, and best practices—from web/XR viewer ecosystems and linked-data integration to repository strategies and long-term preservation. The conference provides a platform to share results, discuss challenges, and strengthen a shared foundation for reusable, future-proof 3D heritage data.

The conference will be held in Mainz (Germany) on 14–16 September 2026 at the LUX Pavilion (Hochschule Mainz – University of Applied Sciences), the event also serves as a final presentation and critical reflection of the second funding phase of the DFG 3D-Viewer project, positioning its results within the broader landscape of digital 3D heritage infrastructures.

Venue
LUX Pavilion of the Hochschule Mainz – University of Applied Sciences, Ludwigsstraße 2, 55116 Mainz, Germany

Registration
Registration for FAIR 3D Heritage is handled through the online registration form. The conference is organised as an in-person event at the LUX Pavilion, Hochschule Mainz – University of Applied Sciences. Please note that the number of places for in-person attendance is limited.

Online access will be limited to live streaming of the event for registered viewers. There will be no separate online participation format.

Please use the same form whether you plan to attend the conference in Mainz or only wish to receive the streaming link. 

Contact
In case of any questions, please contact: dfg3dviewer@gmail.com 

The complete programme, the registration link and further information can be found at the conference website.


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PropylaeumSEARCH: Erweiterter Fachausschnitt aus den Regesta Imperii OPAC

07. August 2026, Ansgar Teichgräber - Latest

Logos: PropylaeumSEARCH und Regesta Imperii

Der in PropylaeumSEARCH eingebundene Fachausschnitt aus dem Regesta Imperii (RI) OPAC wurde um die Themenbereiche Archäologie und Spätantike erweitert. Der neue „Fachausschnitt Archäologie, Spätantike, Byzantinistik“ umfasst jetzt über 230.000 Einträge.

Der RI OPAC ist eine frei zugängliche, alle Fachdisziplinen berücksichtigende Literaturdatenbank für die mediävistische Forschung des gesamten europäischen Sprachraums. Die Datenbank dient der Regestendatenbank des Akademievorhabens Regesta Imperii (Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur, Mainz) als digitales Verzeichnis der zitierten Literatur. Zudem ist sie ein universelles Forschungsinstrument für die Suche nach Publikationen vom 16. Jahrhundert bis heute.

Mit den neu hinzugekommenen Titeln wird das Angebot von PropylaeumSEARCH in den Bereichen Archäologie des Mittelalters und Christliche Archäologie sowie in allen Fachbereichen im Zeitraum der Spätantike abgerundet.

Direkt zum Fachausschnitt in PropylaeumSEARCH


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