englisch1992 marked the 500th anniversary of Columbus' arrival in the 'New World'. When the Spanish government announced its plan to hold large-scale commemorations to mark the occasion, it sparked a storm of controversy: Did 1492 mark the beginning of the encounter of two worlds — or the largest [...]

englischIn the history of religion, one finds intermediate beings who, insofar as they bridge the boundary between transcendence and immanence, are called border crossers. One of these is the angel, whose understanding is based on monotheistic thinking.

In the work of Klaus Mann, we can see how [...]

englischThe technical realisation of flying created a new understanding of time and space, which have, in return, also shaped ideas of safety and security. Perception and handling of safety and security issues were crucial for civil aviation from the beginning, but have altered continuously and have [...]

englischThe Ruhr region is undergoing constant economic structural change. This study sheds light on the political attitudes and perceptions of the people in the Ruhr region and explores the question of whether so-called ‘disconnected regions’ are particularly susceptible to sociopolitical apathy [...]

englischFor Jörg Albrecht, the increasing problematisation of meat consumption and the revaluation of sustainable nutritional styles is the starting point for a reconstruction of the history of alternative nutrition in Germany from the perspective of religious studies. From organised vegetarianism [...]