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[Translate to English:] Luther als Mönch
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Birthday presents to Wikipedia

Together with more than 30 other cultural and educational institutions, the Gotha Research Library of the University of Erfurt is taking part in a joint campaign to mark the 25th anniversary of Wikipedia, the world's largest free collection of…

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Library Scholarship for Authors

Authors of all literary genres have until 28 February to apply for a one-month research fellowship at the Gotha Research Library of the University of Erfurt. The scholarship is endowed with 1500 euros and is awarded by the Cultural Foundation of the…

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Perthes in dialogue: "Original or copied – building a genealogy of old maps using digital methods"

For the last time this year, the Gotha Research Library of the University of Erfurt invites you to its "Perthes im Gespräch" (Perthes in dialogue) series. Dr Karl Solchenbach will be speaking on Wednesday, 10 December on the topic of "Original or…

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The historian and the sea – Fernand Braudel (1902–1985)

The Gotha Research Library of the University of Erfurt invites you to a lecture by Professor Matthias Steinbach (TU Braunschweig) in the Herzog Ernst Cabinet at Friedenstein Castle on Thursday, 18 December. The lecture starts at 6.15 pm. Admission is…

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Events

27
Jan
Palästina begreifen. Wissensdinge, Akteursnetzwerke, Raumerzählungen (1877–1929). Eine Buchpräsentation
CG2 – Centre for Transcultural Studies / Perthes Collection ( Gotha Friedensstein Castle)
29
Jan
Eine Geschichte der Wahrheit
C19 – research building "Weltbeziehungen" (Campus)
04
Feb
Guided tours: Bücher – Wissen – Wandel
CG1 – Gotha Research Library (Friedenstein Castle Gotha)
07
Feb
End of lecture period winter semester 2025/26
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