International Summerschool: »Beyond the Battlefield. Consequences of premodern Warfare for Society, Culture and Landscape« (Mainz, 20.–24.7.2026)

Wars do not end when the weapons fall silent. Therefore, when dealing with war and armed conflict, it is necessary to consider their consequences. These can be divided broadly into the following three stages: a) The immediate impact of armed conflicts; b) The mid- and long-term consequences of Warfare; c) The long-term consequences. The social groups to be examined in detail include not only soldiers, but also non-combatants affected by war, for instance women and children. The summer school therefore aims to shed light on aspects of war that are less frequently depicted in historical sources.