After four eventful days, the ICMS in Kalamazoo closed on May, 10th. Four days attending this congress in K’zoo meant, many exciting events, many interesting, friendly and intelligent people, lots of fun and less sleep. Here my unforgettable impressions of this unique happening. [...]

The annual International Congress on Medieval Studies (shortform: ICMS) takes place from May 7^th to May 10^th 2009 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. There will be held a large number of sessions concerning the medieval studies. You can get detailed information about the event, the program, a map of the campus and much more on the web site of Western Michigan University, the venue of the congress. A review and any further information are mentioned here. I will visit the congress and report on my impressions about the event and about Kalamazoo, a city name that I never heared before. But it shall exist . Lets just wait an see!

There is lots of literature about the medieval german language and literature studies. Especially for the beginners it’s hardly possible to know, what literature is vitally important and what is advisable for the advanced studies. For a better orientation I have assembled a list of literature which represents my recommendation.

The „Oster-Kloster-Fest“ (Easter-Monastery-Festival) has celebrated this year its 20th jubilee. From April 9th to 13th all medieval enthusiasts had the opportunity to make a journey through time. Organizers were, as every year, „Spilwut“. I made my way to this medieval spectacle on Easter Sunday.

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Impressions of the minnesingers’ contest that took place on August 25th, 2007 at the Castle Spangenberg.

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Impressions of the minnesingers’ contest that took place on August 11th, 2007 at the Castle Falkenstein.

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