Lecture and discussion with Volker Kohlschmidt
For many people today, the Renaissance castle of Wewelsburg is a mysterious location, the "Grail Castle" of the SS, and for some it is a particularly energised place. However, Wewelsburg Castle was not a mystical place during the Nazi era, but part of the SS's criminal system of rule. Since the 1950s, there have been many stories surrounding the castle - the floor ornament in the north tower, known as the "Black Sun", has since become an internationally recognised symbol of the extreme right-wing scene. Its reception is caught between the poles of esotericism, pop culture, science fiction and right-wing ideology. The lecture shows the range of these myths and legends and analyses their origins and impact.
About the person
Volker Kohlschmidt is a qualified educationalist, project coordinator of NRWeltoffen in the Paderborn district and an employee of the Wewelsburg 1933-1945 Memorial Centre.
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