Marcel Bubert

Marcel Bubert is a Professor at the University of Münster, affiliated with the Faculty of History and History Department. His academic career spans roles in the Cluster of Excellence, Board of Directors, and General Assembly. Since April 2024, he has held the Chair of Late and High Medieval History.

• Education: PhD (2016) and Habilitation (2025) in Medieval and Modern History, University of Göttingen
• Research Foci: History of Knowledge, Expert Cultures, Evidence Practices, Conspiracy Theories, Cultural Entanglement, Intercultural Relations, Anti-Semitism, and Medieval Wissenschaftskritik
• Awards:
  • Médaille Émile le Senne (2021)
• Recent Publications:
  • Das mehrköpfige Monster (2024): Analyzes conspiracy discourse and evidence practices in medieval Europe
  • Co-edited volumes on Fake News in medieval contexts, transcultural entanglement, and intentionality in medieval politics

Articles reveal trends in Medieval History and Cultural Sociology, with recurring themes of evidence construction, conspiracy theories, and epistemological shifts in late medieval societies. His scientific advisory roles include leading a DFG-funded network on medieval intentions and co-editing key academic series.