Dr. Joachim Berger
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A European history of masonic internationalism, 1845–1935
The research project, conducted between 2009 and 2019, explored how Freemasonry responded to the challenge of internationalism as an association that carried over forms and self-interpretations from the early 18th century to the Age of Extremes.
DARIAH-DE at the IEG
The DARIAH-EU project (Digital Research Infrastructure for the Arts and Humanities) aimed to develop and establish sustainable virtual and digital research infrastructures for the humanities and social sciences. From 2011 to 2019, the IEG was involved in the national joint project DARIAH-DE with different focal points.
EGO | European History Online
EGO | European History Online is an transcultural history of Europe published by the IEG in Open Access in German and English. The now more than 470 contributions (incl. translations), which cover 500 years of modern European history across national, subject and methodological boundaries in ten thematic strands, are constantly being added to.
From the Cold War to the transformation of Europe. The Institute of European History, 1950–1990
The virtual exhibition »From the Cold War to the Transformation of Europe« unfolds the foundation and development of the Institute of European History from 1950 to 1990.
Leibniz Research Alliance "Value of the Past"
The Leibniz Research Alliance "The Value of the Past" investigates the significance of the past for societies in the past and present. The first phase runs from 1 September 2021 until 31 August 2025.
On site, in time. Negotiating differences in Europe
Historically, how were difference and inequality negotiated in Europe? What were the parts played by religion, society and politics? "On site, in time" takes a look at events that took place in European locations and that exemplify Europe¹s historical development since 1500. The articles illustrate the various and conflict-ridden ways of negotiating differences and inequality. They depict strategies that were developed to promote, present, preserve, mitigate or abolish difference. Such strategies may include discussions, peaceful solutions and aid as well migration, mission and protest or even exclusion, war and destruction.