Dr. Christian Rohr

Biography

Christian Rohr holds the position of Full Professor at the Institute of History, University of Bern. His academic focus encompasses Environmental Climate History, emphasizing the perception and management of natural disasters throughout both the Middle Ages and Modern History. He engages deeply with themes such as climate history, resource conflicts—particularly related to water and wood—and visual environmental history. Additionally, he explores the intersections of environmental history with tourism and popular culture during the medieval period. Rohr has contributed extensively to the scholarly community through his edited volumes and publications, addressing topics that range from the reception of the Middle Ages in popular culture to the significance of natural events in historical contexts. His work has made significant impacts on our understanding of environmental history and its cultural implications.

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