Symposium De Hanze: handel, communicatie en conflict ~ Koersen op rijkdom, laveren langs risico

On 30 June 2023, various organisations will jointly organise the Symposium De Hanze: handel, communicatie en conflict ~ Koersen op rijkdom, laveren langs risico (transl.: The Hanseatic League: commerce, communication and conflict ~ setting course for wealth, navigating along risks).

The Hanseatic League appeals to one’s imagination beacuse of its combination of international cooperation and decisiveness, especially in the light of current-day international developments. However, a merchant’s life was not always prosperous and towns every now and again got involved in conflicts. So how did the Hanseatic League function exactly? During this symposium, a range of young researchers and experts, both domestic and from abroad, will share their latest insights on a wide range of topics, from standardized measurements in the beer trade to the surprising importance of transport by road. The keynote lecture on the origins of the Hanseatic League will be delivered by Dr Carsten Jahnke, Associate Professor for Medieval History, SAXO-Institute, University of Copenhagen.

In addition, on 29 June an additional excursion will be organised. This excursion consists of talks by visiting experts and site visits with the archeology team of the city of Zutphen.

Participation in both the symposium and the excursion is free of charge, but prior registration is required. For the full program and registration, use the button below. Please note the info on the organisers’ website is in Dutch only.