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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · 16d

I have just deleted my ACADEMIA account in protest of their new user's regulation. If you would like to find out more about my work, please look here: tws.phil-fak.uni-koeln.de/en/info/team...
Stay tuned for more!

Prof. Dr. Peter W. Marx

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Dan Rebellato @danrebellato.bsky.social · Aug 27

Proud to have a number of entries in this gorgeously handsome volume.

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Jun 8

In case you cannot join us physically in Cologne, this would be a way to follow the opening:
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We will also provide an opportunity to join the keynotes.

More soon!

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Jun 8

Cologne is ready for #IFTR2025 but where are you?

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Jun 1

About a week until #IFTR2025 comes to Cologne… These days are packed with preparations and numerous errands but we are most excited. You can find the program and further information here: site.pheedloop.com/event/iftr20...
For all who are getting ready for the trip: Safe travels and see you soon!

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Apr 26

Yesterday, the Department of History held a memorial for Habbo Knoch – who is still much missed as a historian, teacher, colleague, and friend. It was great to see how many students and colleagues gathered for the occasion. He is much missed.

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Apr 20

»Released from ice are brook and river«, as Goethe's Faust says… A beautiful and sunny Easter Sunday in Cologne today, talking the obligatory walk along the Rhine. Today, it is 51 days until #iftr2025. Excited to see all of you soon…

Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Mar 27

The other day, I came across this impressive installation on the way to my office. Since then I wonder why are there so few »How many theatre historians does it take to change a light bulb?«-jokes… #TheatreHistoryRocks

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Igor Levit @igorpianist.bsky.social · Mar 26

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Mar 6

Already on my way home. It was a great week and I am than happy for the opportunity to speak at Malta’s conference.
Yesterday, I also had the chance to see Valletta’s cathedral and its two Caravaggio paintings. I am particularly fond of his S. Jerome.
Thanks for the hospitality!

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Mar 5

On my way to Valletta for the conference and my lecture. What a sight to start the day with!

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Feb 26

This afternoon ended our GIAN-workshop. Anurupa Roy joined us and broad her colleague Malvolio. A surprise and highlight.
I am most grateful for JNU hospitality! I have learnt a lot and our discussions and questions will accompany me for a while.

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Feb 25

Today was the fourth day of our GIAN workshop. Enriched by a wonderful and most inspiring lecture by Indu Jain.
Earlier in the morning, we had the chance to visit Qutub Minar. Saw the iron pillar - quite comforting in these unhinged days to see that there is a point around which the world circles…

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Feb 22

Today we have started our workshop. Very good discussions and promising perspectives for the days to come. I am grateful for the opportunity.

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Sarah Raich @geraeuschbar.bsky.social · Jan 28

YAAAAY!!!!

Milla Schoen @millaschoen.bsky.social · Jan 28

Und dann noch gute Nachrichten:

Die Stadt Köln hat die Kürzungen in der Frauenhilfe dank der massiven Proteste, der Petition usw. zurückgenommen. Die Vereine können sich endlich wieder auf ihre Arbeit konzentrieren.

Danke an alle von Euch die mitgeholfen haben 💚

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Dec 31

Einen guten Start in das Neue Jahr! Möge es ein gesundes, glückliches und friedliches (!) werden!

Wir freuen uns auf den Kongress der #iftr2025 im Juni. Noch ist der Call for Papers offen… www.iftr2025.org

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Dec 30

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The more I dig into this, the more fascinating it gets. I am excited to expand my research… Latest findings: jugglers, the decapitation of John Bapt., and elephants… Hopefully my first full piece on early modern elephants will appear in 2025… stay tuned

Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Dec 30

A Jesuit, a gunner-pyrotechnician and a female principal of strolling actors walk into an early modern bar… Sounds like the beginning of a joke someone told you before? I don’t know about the joke but for sure it is part of my take Cambridge Elements: www.cambridge.org/core/element...
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Early Modern Media Ecology

Cambridge Core - Renaissance and Early Modern Literature - Early Modern Media Ecology

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Frau Büüsker @uedio.bsky.social · Dec 29

Bewusste Polarisierung kann man zB bei Welt, NZZ und Cicero seit langem beobachten. Kürzlich auch bei den Tagesthemen, als diese einen Kommentar sendeten, der gegen jegliche handwerklichen
Kriterien verstieß.
Döpfner setzt jetzt noch eine Schippe drauf.
Die Frage ist: Was macht man nun damit.

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Dec 15

Last Wednesday, Habbo Knoch, a colleague and close friend, has died. He was a brilliant historian, a dedicated academic teacher and a committed citizen. First and foremost, he was a most dear friend. I lack words to express my sadness. RIP

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Dec 5

Tomorrow, we will around noon, we will publish our latest newsletter for #iftr2025

Here, we inform you abt the city, fools, and important practicabilties for your trip. Tomorrow, we speak abt accomodation.

Go to www.iftr2025.org to subscribe and help to spread the word!

IFTR 2025

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Nov 15

Today, we send out our Newsletter #2 about IFTR 2025 in Cologne. If you want to be updated and in the loop, go and subscribe @ www.IFTR2025.org

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Oct 29

I am very excited about two digital guest lectures in my classes today: Bishnupriya Dutt (JNU; New Delhi) will speak on Holi in my class on Carnival and the Carnivalesque and Tracy C. Davis (Northwestern University) on S. George and the dragon in my dragon-seminar. What a treat!

Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Oct 11

Today, the copies have arrived! Such a pleasure. Max R has accompanied me throughout my years as a professional scholar and I am thrilled to see that my German book is now available for my international colleagues. I am most grateful.

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Peter W. Marx @peterwmarx.bsky.social · Jan 24

Thanks!

Susanne Gruss @susannegruss.bsky.social · Jan 24

This looks amazing - congratulations!

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