Racha Kirakosian, Chair of Medieval German Studies at the University of Freiburg, is a renowned scholar whose work bridges women’s history, text culture, and religion of the Middle Ages. With academic roots spanning Oxford, Harvard, and the École nationale des chartes, her research combines intellectual rigor with cultural curiosity. Her latest book 'Berauscht der Sinne beraubt' dives into humanity’s timeless pursuit of ecstasy—from ancient rites and medieval visions to modern-day festivals.
