In this largely untold history, Ilja Nieuwland explores the influence of Andrew Carnegie's prized skeleton on European culture through the dissemination, reception, and agency of his plaster casts, revealing much about the social, political, cultural, and scientific context of the early twentieth century.
A Biography of the Railway Stations that Shaped the German Capital
The book explores the evolution of Berlin's railway network, highlighting eight major railway stations that served as iconic monuments in the city. It delves into their architectural grandeur and significance in the context of urban life, detailing how they became integral to the city's identity. The narrative spans from the stations' inception to their transformation under the impacts of World War II and the construction of the Berlin Wall, illustrating the profound changes in the city's landscape and culture.
Otto Jaekel war ein bedeutender Paläontologe und Geologe, der auch über Geschichte, Ökologie und Kunstgeschichte schrieb. Er entwarf die Illustrationen seiner wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten selbst und schuf zahlreiche Zeichnungen und Gemälde. Dieser Band präsentiert eine Auswahl seiner Werke aus der Universität Greifswald und anderen Sammlungen.