Sebastian Conrad

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Conrad holds the Chair of Modern History at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Global History, (Post-)colonial History, and Intellectual History. He joined the faculty in 2010 after teaching at European University Institute in Florence and serving as visiting scholar at institutions including NYU Abu Dhabi and The New School, New York.

• Director of MA "Global History" (FU Berlin/Humboldt University joint program)
• Director of Graduate School "Global Intellectual History"
• Principal Investigator, Cluster of Excellence "Temporal Communities" (2024)

Research Interests focus on transnational historical frameworks, globalization of historical narratives, and postcolonial historiography. His latest book Die Königin: Nofretetes globale Karriere (2024) analyzes cultural globalization through Nefertiti's iconography, while his current project explores global history of bodily aesthetics and identity formation since the 19th century.

Recent Publications include:

• 2022: "Empire and Nationalism" (American Historical Review)
• 2021: "Globalizing the Beautiful Body" (Journal of World History)
• 2020: "Greek in Their Own Way" (American Historical Review)

Scientific Honors:

• Elected member, Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2024)
• Elected member, Academia Europaea (2024)
• Finalist, German/NDR non-fiction book awards (2024) for Nefertiti study

Academic Leadership includes editorial roles at Geschichte und Gesellschaft, Past & Present, and Globalgeschichte book series (Campus Verlag). His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates on memory, identity, and global cultural dynamics.