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

When History Becomes City History: Dirk Schaper on the Brunones

In July 2026, an evening opens at the Old Town Hall in Braunschweig for everyone who understands historical narratives not as a dry chronicle, but as a vibrant cultural experience. The lecture from the series Exhibit of the Month focuses on the Brunones – the noble family that was crucial for the emergence of Braunschweig and whose trace can be followed to the first written mention of the city. The reading atmosphere in the historical setting of the Kleine Dornse promises focused listening, precise contextualization, and a piece of local memory culture. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/veranstaltungen.php))

An Exhibit that Tells City History

The event connects to the reproduction of the so-called Magniurkunde, that is, the exhibit of the month at the Old Town Hall. This document refers to the early city development of Braunschweig and makes clear how closely intertwined rule, land ownership, church history, and urban growth were. Dirk Schaper sets a historical accent here that places the regional power of the Brunones in a larger context and opens the perspective on gender relations in the Middle Ages. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/veranstaltungen.php))

Place with History and Atmosphere

The Municipal Museum Braunschweig in the Old Town Hall is located at Altstadtmarkt 7 and is itself a place with strong historical resonance. For lectures in the Kleine Dornse, the house offers an intense, close setting in which cultural mediation and city history come together. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday; entry to the Old Town Hall is free, making the event particularly accessible. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/kontakt.php))

Gaining Knowledge Instead of Mere Retrospection

Anyone interested in Braunschweig's history, medieval power structures, and the genesis of urban identity will encounter a well-founded lecture series with high educational value here. The event combines historical expertise with a clear mediation claim: the audience does not experience a mere collection of facts, but a condensed narrative about power, memory, and both female and male lines of rule. This is precisely where the literary quality of a good historical lecture lies – in sharpening, interpreting, and narrating understandably. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/veranstaltungen.php))

Conclusion

On July 23 and 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM, visitors at the Old Town Hall can expect a free lecture that makes city history newly readable. Anyone who wants to understand Braunschweig better should not only plan this date but experience it live. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/veranstaltungen.php))

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