Doctoral research student Björn Aewerdieck (Germany, 1978) Staatsexamen in History and German |
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PhD project | Zeichen am Himmel. Deutung und Bewältigung eines spektakulären Himmelsphänomens von der Antike bis in die Frühe Neuzeit [Signs in the Sky. Interpretation and Mastering of a Spectacular Sky Phenomenon from Antiquity up to Early Modern Times] |
Research interests | Contingency phenomena and their impact on human mind. Interpretation and cultural memorialization of abnormous natural events (prodigia, ostenta) – particularly celestial apparitions – throughout the ages between sapientia and scientia. History of meteorology. Historical and theological dimension of the ‘Prodigienliteratur’ of Early Modern Times (esp. late 16th century). |
Education |
Since April 2008 February 2007 |
Work experience |
2003-2007 2007 - 2008 |
Selected publications |
Forthcoming 2010 2010 |