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Society
Science
Berauscht der Sinne beraubt: Eine Geschichte der Ekstase
Racha Kirakosian / German / 2025 / 400 Pages
Why do people continue to seek out ecstasy? Racha Kirakosian investigates this question through the centuries: from ancient trance practices and medieval visions to the Love Parade. She weaves cultural history, religion, psychology, and society together into a narrative that is thoughtful, clever, and accessible. Ecstasy proves to be not just spectacle but a key to understanding what it means to be human. This is a surprising, multifaceted look at a phenomenon that is both deeply rooted in history and strikingly present in today’s world.
Credits
| Year | 2025 |
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| Language | German |
| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 9783549100349 |
| Author | Racha Kirakosian |
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Program Info
Live Reading
Be part of a unique live reading with Racha Kirakosian, where you're not just a listener but an active participant. Together, you'll explore the history of ecstasy – from medieval visions to the Love Parade. An interactive experience that sparks reflection and opens up new perspectives.
Guest
Racha Kirakosian
Racha Kirakosian is Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Freiburg. She previously held positions at Harvard University and the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on the intersection of women's history, textual culture, and religion in the Middle Ages.
Moderation
Alexandra Weltz-Rombach
Alexandra Weltz-Rombach/Parkafilm is a filmmaker, curator, and producer based in Berlin. With an M.A. in Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, and History, her work spans documentaries, short films, and online formats. She founded the curatorial project Galerie Auslage in 2020 and co-edited the book Radical Film, Arts and Digital Media for Societies in Turmoil (2023). In 2024, she curated exhibitions and film programs on resistance and documentary culture.
