Conference in Würzburg: ‘Borders’

“A border is a sociological phenomenon that takes shape spatially.” Historical practices and cultural dynamics in the demarcation of borders (up to 1939) – this is the title of the conference being organised by the Polish Historical Mission in Würzburg on 24–25 September.

The conference is cross-period, interdisciplinary and international in nature. Participants will examine the topic of borders from various perspectives, drawing primarily on research trends of recent years which view borders not only as negative barriers, but also as a starting point for new forms of (creative) exchange and cooperation. The analysis will cover not only territorial borders, but also, for example, borders between ethnic or national groups – such as the historical intermingling of Slavic populations in German regions or German populations in Polish territories, and its long-term cultural consequences. The conference’s timeframe covers the processes and practices of demarcating borders from the early Middle Ages to 1939.

• Conference programme
• Date: 24–25 September 2026 (Thursday and Friday)
• Venue: Stadtarchiv Würzburg (Neubaustraße 12, 97070 Würzburg)
• Free admission

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