The research grants in memory of Klaus Voigt are intended to support young Italian historians (doctoral students or postdoctoral researchers) who are researching German contemporary history or the topics of refugee and exile in Italian contemporary history.
Further information on the modalities of the research grants "Klaus Voigt" and the application documents to be submitted can be  ...   

The Ludwig and Margarethe Quidde Fellowship supports a research stay in Rome, which is intended to support independent scientific work. It is aimed at young researchers who have completed their PhD and are distinguished by particularly outstanding academic achievements in the fields of history or musicology. Application deadline: 14 August 2026.

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The German Historical Institute in Rome is set to take over the library of the Hamburg Institute for Social Research
The library of the Hamburg Institute for Social Research (HIS) will be taken over by the German Historical Institute (DHI) in Rome at the same time as this research institution closes in June 2028. This is the outcome of discussions held over recent months between the management teams of the  ...   

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The volume combines recent research trends, investigating the Italian city communes in light of the key concepts "actors", "artifacts", and "processes". These analytical categories specifically address newly emerging and particularly dynamic research approaches, offering a novel perspective on the development of the commune. By revealing previously overlooked interdependencies and areas of  ...   

The history of the Society of Jesus during the German military occupation of central and northern Italy (1943–1945) reveals important aspects of the country's political, social and cultural life. Indeed, the Society's residences and colleges carried out educational, pastoral and charitable activities throughout the region, enabling them to establish a unique relationship with local communities and to serve as a privileged  ...   

Andreas Kiesewetter's study, published posthumously by Francesco Panarelli, examines the policies of King Manfred of Sicily (1250/58–1266) in the Mediterranean and situates his activities within a complex, multi-layered network of relations. Particular attention is placed on Albania and Greece, while the analysis also extends more broadly to Byzantium, the Kingdom of Aragon, the Italian maritime republics, and the Islamic  ...   

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