The early history and development of the historiographical method and theory of “conceptual history” resp. “Historical Semantics”—the latter being the overarching term that includes the... Show moreThe early history and development of the historiographical method and theory of “conceptual history” resp. “Historical Semantics”—the latter being the overarching term that includes the specifically German version of conceptual history (= Begriffsgeschichte)—is still widely unknown. One of the first central protagonists of the beginnings of this now widely appraised historiographical approach was the German-Jewish historian Richard Koebner (1885-1958). As a transnational actor, Koebner was not only part of the specifically German beginnings of Begriffsgeschichte during the Weimar Republic, but he was also—after his forced emigration to Jerusalem and during his retirement-years in London—influential for the development of Historical Semantics in Israel and England. Show less
In the liminal area of southern Latium and northern Campania Rome founded three neighbouring colonies with different citizenship status in the 4th-3rd c. BC. The dissertation re-examines the... Show moreIn the liminal area of southern Latium and northern Campania Rome founded three neighbouring colonies with different citizenship status in the 4th-3rd c. BC. The dissertation re-examines the historical and archaeological sources within this micro-region and focuses on local-regional characteristics and pre-Roman structures that influenced the colonies. Thereby, this research argues for a local colonial material culture and discusses the impact of cultural and economic factors on the colonial foundations. These support their multi-layered integration into supra-regional trade and production networks as well as spatial and individual connectivity in late Republican times. In contrary to traditional conceptions limited to citizenship status and military purpose, this research emphasizes the heterogenous socio-political, economic, religious, and cultural developments of the colonies. Show less
The Roman military belt was a "marker" piece of equipment of the Roman soldier, distinguishing him from civilians when he was not wearing arms and armour. This is corroborated both by ancient... Show moreThe Roman military belt was a "marker" piece of equipment of the Roman soldier, distinguishing him from civilians when he was not wearing arms and armour. This is corroborated both by ancient literature and the frequency and accuracy of the depictions of the military belt on the gravestones of the soldiers. The immense ideological value invested in the belt originated in its function as sword belt, but then developed independently from it. This comprehensive study of the Roman military belt combines the written sources with the pictorial representations of belts and the archaeological finds of the metal mounts, buckles and hangers of the belt. In addition to discussing typological features and analysing the distribution and dating of the different types, questions on the social significance of this distinct piece of equipment are discussed. The book aims to give as broad a picture as possible of the Roman military belt; from its origins and development to its visual, acoustic and physical characteristics and from its ideological value to its influence on the everyday posture of the Roman soldier. Show less
Koptische muziek, de muziek van de christelijke bevolking van Egypte, is in de Westerse Wereld een onbekend en weinig onderzocht gebied. Alleen van liturgische Koptische muziek zijn ongeveer 300... Show moreKoptische muziek, de muziek van de christelijke bevolking van Egypte, is in de Westerse Wereld een onbekend en weinig onderzocht gebied. Alleen van liturgische Koptische muziek zijn ongeveer 300 melodieën uit een eeuwenlange mondelinge traditie bewaard gebleven. De eenstemmige muziek wordt als wisselgezang door zowel solisten als koren voorgedragen. Om meer over de structuur van deze onbekende muziek te weten te komen heeft de auteur deels opnames verzameld, deels rituelen zelf opgenomen in verschillende Koptische kloosters en kerken. Als onderwerp van onderzoek werden de nachtelijke gezangen tussen zonsondergang- en opgang gekozen, Psalmodia genaamd. Met meer dan 100 muzikale transcripties zijn deze melodieën voor volgende generaties vastgelegd. De gezangen van beroemde kerkzangers uit verschillende delen van Egypte werden met elkaar vergeleken. Uit de analyses van deze melodieën bleek dat de improvisatorisch lijkende, lange cadensen een duidelijke basismelodie hebben, die in alle interpretaties terug te vinden is. Daarnaast bestaan melodische formules die de zangers in staat stellen de basismelodieën aan de verschillende feestelijke situaties aan te passen. De keuze van deze formules is gedeeltelijk door de traditie vastgelegd, gedeeltelijk past iedere cantor ze aan zijn eigen zangkunst aan. De traditionele Koptische liturgische melodieën worden op deze manier als levendige muziekcultuur bewaard Show less
