A5031782324- Polar Research and Ecology
- History of Science and Natural History
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Alexander von Humboldt Studies
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Historical and Archaeological Studies
- History and Developments in Astronomy
- Historical Geography and Cartography
- Historical Geography and Geographical Thought
- Ecology, Conservation, and Geographical Studies
- Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
- Historical, Literary, and Cultural Studies
- Medieval European History and Architecture
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Environmental Monitoring and Data Management
- Health and Medical Studies
- Science and Climate Studies
- International Science and Diplomacy
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Historical Astronomy and Related Studies
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
- Medical History and Research
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
Universität Hamburg
2005-2024
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
1999-2003
Deutsches Museum
2003
Technical University of Munich
2002
Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of History
2000
Institut für Zeitgeschichte München–Berlin
1999
Abstract Antarctic and Southern Ocean science is vital to understanding natural variability, the processes that govern global change role of humans in Earth climate system. The potential for new knowledge be gained from future substantial. Therefore, international community came together ‘scan horizon’ identify highest priority scientific questions researchers should aspire answer next two decades beyond. Wide consultation was a fundamental principle development collective, view most...
When geographers recommended the exploration of Antarctic regions at close nineteenth century, Germany and Britain were eager to do their best. The promoters research, such as Georg von Neumayer (1826–1909) in Hamburg Clements Markham (1830–1916) London, could finally raise enough money build national flagships for science. Despite unfavourable political circumstances, due rivalry between Great Britain, leaders expeditions — Erich Drygalski (1865–1949) Robert Falcon Scott (1868–1912) agreed...
When the third German Antarctic Expedition arrived at coast on 19 January 1939, an extensive flight programme of aerial photogrammetric survey was performed with aim producing a map discovered area, later called “Neu-Schwabenland”. The expedition planned as summer campaign without land-based station or airstrip. Instead two 10-ton Dornier Wal seaplanes were launched from catapult ship Schwabenland. Information printed travel accounts, results and unpublished private files leader, Alfred...
Frederick George Jackson, the leader of Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition 1894–1897, accomplished a great deal during his exploration Franz Josef Land [Zemlya Frantsa-Iosifa] although achievements have never been fully acknowledged. Jackson's expedition itself has often eclipsed by famous meeting in 1896 with Fridtjof Nansen, absent for 3 years Arctic and it unfairly coloured view that Jackson was no more than an adventurer sportsman. The research reported this article evaluates plan management...
Abstract Es wird über die Verwendung von Wachsen als Bindemittel in der antiken Malerei berichtet. Als hauptsächliche literarische Quelle dient „Naturalis historia”︁ Encyklopädie Plinius. Die Entstehung und Entfaltung Wachsmalerei, Bienenwachs, seine Reinigungs‐ Bleichmethoden, verschiedene Malverfahren, z. B. Enkaustik‐Malerei, Malverfahren mit Wachsemulsion usw., werden besprochen, literarischen Angaben kritisch beleuchtet interpretiert.
Abstract. Anlässlich des 50. Todestages von Fritz Loewe (1895–1974) wird hier sein Rückblick auf „60 Jahre Leben mit dem Eis“ erstmals publiziert. wollte diesen Vortrag 1974 im Bergsteigerklub der Melbourner Universität halten, aber er starb überraschend wenige Tage zuvor. Eine maschinenschriftliche Kopie seinem in deutscher Sprache befindet sich Nachlass österreichischen Bergsteigers Matthias Koglbauer (1912–2006) Graz. hatte 1963 während Polartagung Karlsruhe kennengelernt und...