Alexandra Kaar

Dr. Alexandra Kaar is a University Assistant PostDoc at the Institute for Austrian Historical Research, University of Vienna, since February 2022. She specializes in late medieval Central European history, focusing on Austria and surrounding territories, financial and cultural aspects of medieval warfare, comparative urban history, Luxembourg dynasty, and late medieval diplomatics.

• Education: 2010–2017 PhD at University of Vienna; 2006–2010 in historical research and archival science; 2001–2006 BA in History.
• Research: Analyzes economic warfare, trade embargoes, social control, and urban governance during the Hussite Wars and medieval conflicts.
• Awards: Foundation Prize of the Pro Civitate Austriae Foundation (2019), FWF Printing Grant, Graduation Scholarship (2017), Marietta Blau Scholarship (2016).
• Publications: Authored monographs like Wirtschaft, Krieg und Seelenheil and co-edited volumes on Sigismund’s reign. Key articles examine Regensburg’s military actions, anti-Hussite trade embargoes, and wartime social control.