Tuesday Lecture: Icelandic-German Relations in the Shadow of the Second World War [Icelandic]
The National Museum of Iceland offers a variety of lunchtime events on Tuesdays, including film screenings, guided tours, lectures and short seminars.
On Tuesday, 24 November, from 12 to 12:45 pm, Florian Jacob, a PhD candidate in history at Humboldt University in Berlin, will give a lecture on relations between Iceland and Germany in the shadow of the Second World War.
In this lunchtime lecture, Florian will offer an insight into his research on the fateful period from 1933 to 1945. He will explore historical relations between the two countries and the fascinating search for sources in historical archives. Particular attention will be given to the history of the German Consulate in Iceland, raising questions about mysteries of the past, including those surrounding an iron chest from the consulate that many visitors may have noticed in the museum’s permanent exhibition.
Florian Jacob (1995) is a qualified secondary school teacher and historian, currently pursuing a PhD at Humboldt University in Berlin. His doctoral research focuses on Icelandic-German relations during the Third Reich, with particular emphasis on cultural and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Please note that the lecture will be in Icelandic.
Museum admission includes access to the event. Please note that an admission ticket also serves as an annual pass, granting access to all museum exhibitions and events for one year from the date of purchase. Admission to exhibitions and events is free for children under 18.
