NEMoS is a network for exploring sensory history in the early modern period. We understand studying the history of the senses as analyzing how historical contexts shape the interpretation of sensory experiences. Focusing on a connected sensory history, NEMoS aims to bridge the gap between isolated studies of individual senses and singular cultural and/or national narratives. It invites a diverse range of contributions that examine how sensory experiences influenced early modern societies across Europe and beyond, enriching our understanding of cultural life during this transformative period.
NEMoS is organized by FU Berlin, Early Modern History and was developed by Prof. Dr. Daniela Hacke (PhD) and Dr. Luc Wodzicki.
We warmly invite scholars and authors with an interest in the history of the senses to contribute posts of up to 2000 words to our “Blog” and “Findings” sections. Please contact us to explore opportunities for collaboration.
Why NEMoS?
With NEMoS we want to provide a visible platform for research activities on sensory history from 1400-1850. Blog sections like Senses and Knowledge, Senses and the City, Senses and Landscape, Senses and the Mediterranean and Senses and Things are meant as invitations for blog entries. Thematically, they can be developed into further sections (Senses and Medicine and so forth) if interest arise. Our goal is to bring people together, which is why the blog features projects and research ideas. With “Findings” we encourage the sharing of ideas or discoveries from the archive and individual sources.
By bringing these themes together, NEMoS functions as a visible networking hub, aimed at connecting worldwide experts in early modern sensory history.