When does the lecture take place?

The lecture begins on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the University of Bielefeld, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615 Bielefeld.

What is the content about?

Hannah v. Legat examines the Viking Age and its reception in the New Right in her dissertation project.

In what context does the lecture take place?

The event is part of the MA colloquium.

What is the admission price?

A confirmed ticket price has not been provided.

Is registration required?

No confirmed registration information is available.

When Viking Images Become Political: An Evening about History, Power, and New Interpretations

Name: Hannah v. Legat: The Viking Age and its Reception in the New Right
Start: 2026-11-12T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Universität Bielefeld

How the Viking Age is Politically Read and Reinterpreted

As part of the MA colloquium, Hannah v. Legat at the University of Bielefeld presents her dissertation project on the Viking Age and its Reception in the New Right. The lecture connects historical perspectives with a critical analysis of modern political interpretive patterns.

History between Research and Political Appropriation

The Viking Age still represents adventure, seafaring, and a fascinating pre-modern world. At the same time, historical symbols, narratives, and ideas are reinterpreted in political contexts. Hannah v. Legat examines how such images are taken up, altered, and used for contemporary identity concepts by the New Right.

Insights into a Dissertation Project

The MA colloquium provides space for academic exchange, methodological questions, and the joint discussion of an ongoing research project. The focus is on the connection between medieval studies, reception history, and political thought history. The event is aimed at anyone interested in historical cultures of remembrance, history politics, and current societal debates.

Scientific Atmosphere at the University of Bielefeld

In the concentrated event atmosphere of the university colloquium, professional expertise and open discussion come together. The event experience thrives on direct encounters with research, differentiated arguments, and the audience mood of an academic forum. The University of Bielefeld provides the fitting framework as a scientific institution and event venue.

Conclusion

The lecture opens a precise view of how ideas of the past operate in the present. Those who wish to better understand historical narratives, right-wing ideologies, and the political use of medieval images will experience an inspiring evening with academic depth. The event invites listening, thinking along, and actively following the discussion.