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The Union of Brest 1596 and Beyond. Towards an Entangled and Social History of Church Unions in the Early Modern Era
International conference
9 November 2026: DHI Rome / 10 November 2026: École française de Rome
Register for in-person or online attendance on 9.11.26 at the DHI Rome
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Asymmetrische Beziehungen – Asymmetrische Verhältnisse
Annual conference of the Working Group "Historische Soziologie" of the German Sociological Association (DGS) in cooperation with the German Historical Institute in Rome
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DHI Rome Info
The German Historical Institute in Rome is part of the Max Weber Foundation and funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. We study the Italian history and music history, as well as the history of German-Italian relations from the early Middle Ages to the present day. Central to us are an interdisciplinary and transepochal perspective and a particular focus on transregional and transnational contexts in southern Europe and the Mediterranean area.
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Digitale Sammlung
Our digital collection continues to grow
Since mid-May 2026, the Archivio Massimo collection has been available on our platform; it is one of the most important private collections of Italian opera music from the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Link: https://dlib.dhi-roma.it
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Our library is open to anyone
Mondays to Fridays 9–19
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Responsible Early Modern History
We are seeking a full-time researcher (m/f/d) to take up the post of Responsible for Early Modern History Research from 1 May 2027 (or by mutual agreement). Early Modern History has been one of the cornerstones of the Institute's research programme since its foundation. The ideal candidate for this advertised position will be capable of providing lasting impetus for the conceptual development of this area, ...
Musicological Study Course (15–19 March 2027)
The call for applications and all further information can be found on our application portal. We look forward to receiving applications until 22 November 2026. The study course "Musikstadt Rom: Theatralität und (Selbst)Inszenierung" is aimed at students with an advanced bachelor's degree or ...
Spring School "Schlaglichter der italienischen Geschichte im Mittelalter" (30 March–3 Aprile 2027)
Applications may be submitted until 30 November 2026 via the application portal, accessible via the following link: https://application.dhi-roma.it/. All further information can also be found there.
The Spring School aims to engage young students with the multifaceted history of medieval Italy, and to draw their attention to the many opportunities for academic ...
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We are pleased about your interest in our institute, stay in touch with us! Our newsletter provides you with information on upcoming events, applications, new research projects and recent publications of the DHI Rome. Here you can read the current edition ...
For the first time, this volume presents an edition of the correspondence between Francesco Gonzaga di Castiglione and his agent at the imperial court in Prague, Camillo Cattaneo, offering a vivid account of the turbulent events that marked the final phase of Rudolf II's reign (1610–1612). Cattaneo's portrayal of the court is of exceptional value, as it reveals this institution without censorship and allows the reader to ...
QFIAB 106 (2026)
The latest volume 106 of our journal "Quellen und Forschungen aus italienischen Archiven und Bibliotheken" is now published and fully available in Open Access: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/de/journal/key/qfiab/106/1/html.
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