Hannah Ahlheim

Hannah Ahlheim is a Professor in the Department of History at Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany, based in Building C, Room 230. Her administrative support is coordinated through the secretariat in Room 238.

Her research spans critical historical domains with emphasis on:

• History of National Socialism
• History of Anti-Semitism
• Transatlantic Knowledge Transfer
• Social and Cultural History of Sleep
• Longue Durée Analysis of the 20th Century

A flagship project, "The Dream of Sleep in the 20th Century," investigates evolving sleep practices, cultural perceptions, and medical discourses across the century. Funded by the Gerda Henkel Foundation, this interdisciplinary work bridges historical methodology with cultural studies, generating significant scholarly attention including a dedicated film series by the foundation. Her scholarship on National Socialism and anti-Semitism provides rigorous analysis of ideological frameworks and societal impacts, contributing to contemporary debates on historical memory and prejudice.

Research is supported by competitive grants such as the Gerda Henkel Foundation project, demonstrating recognition of her innovative approach to integrating marginal historical topics like sleep studies into mainstream historical discourse. No formal advising roles or student supervision are documented in the provided materials.