Global traces in local markets
What is „micro-global history”? What do both aspects consist of and how can the corresponding methods be applied to student’s research projects? These questions and many more were discussed in the Seminar "Course on Methodology - Theories and Methods of Global History and Global Studies” held by Christian G. De Vito together with master students of history and global studies. The theories were put into practice through an investigation of Viennese markets – listen to the findings in this podcast!
Episode 1: My garlic is from China – Brunnenmarkt
The Brunnenmarkt is one of the longest permanent markets in Europe and is known for its affordable produce and multicultural ambiance. In this episode, we investigated its history, talked to current vendors, and asked historian Johan Heinsen about the best approach to researching markets.
Episode 2: Investigating travelling commodities – Naschmarkt
The probably most famous market in Vienna is well known for its local as well as international products. We asked historian Anka Steffen for her advice on how to investigate the history of commodity chains.
Episode 3: A hill’s liquid past and tasty present - Meiselmarkt
The Meiselmarkt is Vienna’s only indoor market and looks back on a fascinating history. We investigated the relationship between the city and the market, asked current vendors for their opinions, and visited the Marktamt Museum to interview Alexander Hengl. Later in the episode, we sit down with Christian De Vito from the University of Vienna.
Authors: Sonja Apfler, Anton Beliakov, Kimberly Orhue Desmond, Svea Donauer, Anthony Michael Farber, Michaela Hochbaumer, Leon Karner, Polina Kosterina, Harry Leonard, Samuel Florian Mayrl, Iolanda Anais Munck, Lisa Pairits, Annejoy Gudrun Henriette Ploke, Oliver Radosevic, Jeldrik Schottke, Elvira Segovia Fernandez, Lisa Stenech, Max Voncken
Special thanks to: Johan Heinsen, Alexander Hengl, Katharina Kührner, Günter Müller, Anka Steffen and the other interviewees