Julia Burkhardt

Prof. Dr. Julia Burkhardt is a Professor of Medieval History at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), specializing in the Late Middle Ages. She is affiliated with the Faculty of History and Art Studies and actively contributes to research and teaching in medieval European history.

• Focus on Central Europe (Germany, Poland, Bohemia, Hungary)
• Expertise in cultural and gender history of politics
• Studies political assemblies and mechanisms of decision-making
• Examines influence of religious communities in High/Late Middle Ages
• Promotes transmission and edition of exemplary medieval texts

Research and Publications: Her recent work includes translating and analyzing the memoirs of Helene Kottannerin, the earliest German-language memoir by a woman, which explores political intrigue and royal succession in 15th-century Hungary. She contributes to academic journals and participates in collaborative medieval studies.

Outreach and Memberships: Burkhardt is a member of multiple advisory boards, including the Research Centre for Comparative History of Religious Orders (FOVOG) and the German St. James Society. She engages in public history through podcasts and media appearances, discussing medieval topics.