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Castle conference in Salzgitter: A look back at the late Middle Ages!
On October 28, 2025, a conference on the late Middle Ages with six lectures took place in Salzgitter Castle. Over 80 participants discussed castles and noble positions in the region.
Castle conference in Salzgitter: A look back at the late Middle Ages!
Over 80 history buffs gathered today in the Prince's Hall of Salzgitter Castle to take part in an exciting event on the history of the Salzgitter area in the late Middle Ages. The conference, which is part of a cooperation between the Municipal Museum of Salder Castle and the Lower Saxony regional group of the German Castle Association, illuminated this fascinating period between 1250 and 1550, when the architecture and function of castles and palaces changed fundamentally. Head of department Dr. Dirk Härdrich warmly welcomed the participants and introduced the series of six lectures.
The presentations offered a varied insight into the different facets of the late Middle Ages. Dr. Heiko Laß spoke about “New castles, new functions, new lords, new forms”, while Dr. Nadine Mai delved into the topic of “The manor in the Duchy of Braunschweig and Lüneburg”. Dr. Christian Ottersbach followed with a lecture on aristocratic castle building between the 15th and early 17th centuries, and Dr. Gudrun Pischke outlined the work of noble families in Salzgitter. Arne Homann and Christoph Lücke brought the topic into the present with their lectures about small castles and their history.
Insights into history and culture
What was particularly impressive was the fact that the area around Salzgitter led to a specialization of castles. Stately buildings, noble residences, administrative headquarters and fortresses were built here. These developments were organized by the museum team and committed volunteers from the Lichtenberg Castle Support Association, who ensured that the event ran smoothly. The successful collaboration shows how important local initiatives are in keeping history alive.
The next conference for history lovers is already being planned: on October 24, 2026, the focus will be on modern times, with topics revolving around changes in aristocratic society and architecture, including the so-called “turnip castles”. Those interested can pre-register for the event by phone or email.
Technological progress and commitment from Salzgitter AG
Today the focus is not only on historical research and architecture, but also on protection against digital risks. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important as cybercrime becomes an ever-growing problem. Today, companies must be strategically positioned to meet the challenges of the digital world. AI has proven to be an indispensable tool for detecting threats early and effectively warding off attacks. How domingosnunes.com.br describes, AI can not only detect threats and block attacks, but also learn from every incident. This intelligent technology helps companies actively protect themselves from increasingly sophisticated methods of cybercrime.
The synergy between history and modern technology impressively shows how important it is to preserve traditions and at the same time be open to innovation. Today's event at Salzgitter Castle was all about this exciting development.