Dirk Schaper in Braunschweig: Lecture about the Brunones in the Old Town Hall

A historical evening about power, memory, and the Brunones

At the Old Town Hall in Braunschweig, a lecture from the series Exhibit of the Month centers on a question that cleverly connects city history and gender perspective: Did women power lead the Brunones to regional power? Dirk Schaper thus opens a literary and simultaneously culturally historical view of the beginnings of Braunschweig. The event takes place on July 23, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and admission is free. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/en/events/vortrag-exponat-des-monats-wurden-die-brunonen-durch-frauenp-0/))

City history as a living narrative

The lecture focuses on the Brunones, the Saxon noble family that played a central role in the early development of Braunschweig. The emphasis is not merely on gathering facts, but on questions of interpretation, transmission, and historical visibility. This creates a reading atmosphere in which archive, object, and narrative intertwine. The appointment is part of the series Exhibit of the Month by the City Museum of Braunschweig and sheds light on a piece of regional power history with linguistic precision. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/en/events/vortrag-exponat-des-monats-wurden-die-brunonen-durch-frauenp-0/))

A place with historical depth

The Old Town Hall is a fitting setting for this event. Here, urban memory culture meets an audience interested in historical narratives, museum work, and the subtle shifts between myth and verifiable history. The museum indicates free admission for the Old Town Hall; the event itself is also free. The presentation takes place in the Kleine Dornse, a room that provides an intimate stage for author encounters and concentrated listening. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/en/events/vortrag-exponat-des-monats-wurden-die-brunonen-durch-frauenp-0/))

What visitors can expect

Visitors will experience a compact, academically grounded lecture with a clear focus on the beginnings of Braunschweig and the role of the Brunones. Those who do not understand city history as a dry chronicle but as a living cultural discourse will find this appointment worthwhile. The literary experience lies in the artful conveyance of historical contexts, the calm voice of the lecture, and the special location. Absolutely worth experiencing live. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/en/events/vortrag-exponat-des-monats-wurden-die-brunonen-durch-frauenp-0/))

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• Rausgegangen - Lecture Exhibit of the Month: Were the Brunones led to regional power by women power? by Dirk Schaper
• City of Braunschweig - Volunteer Work at the City Museum Braunschweig
• City of Braunschweig - Your Visit & Contact
• City of Braunschweig - City Museum Braunschweig