Interview

Benno Gammerl and Kim König

Queer Perspectives

New Ways of Understanding German History

6 May 2026

(0:19 h)

In this episode, host Kim König speaks with Benno Gammerl (European University Institute in Florence) about the research underlying his lecture on “Queering German history: Still a vital and viable endeavor?”. They explore what it means to “queer” history, both as a critical practice and as a methodological approach for rethinking established historical narratives. Benno Gammerl discusses why queering remains a vital tool for understanding German history and reflects on its implications for historiography more generally. They also consider how this perspective can offer valuable insights to scholars whose work may not explicitly engage with queer history.

Don't miss Benno Gammerl's accompanying GHIL Lecture on “Queering German History: Still a Vital and Viable Endeavour?”.