My research in the cluster concentrates on the Middle Ages (500-1500 CE). Urbanisation in Central and Northern Europe is an essential topic, as well as work on castles with a focus on questions of cultural theory. In addition to the Middle Ages, I specialise in the archaeology of modernity (especially the 20th century) and contemporary archaeology (e.g. protest). What is most challenging in all these epochs are the dense and parallel traditions of the different historical materials.

Keywords: Medieval archaeology, urbanisation, castle, contemporary archaeology, theory