Dr. Adrian Roßner in Bayreuth: Reading and lecture about the plague in the Fichtelgebirge

When the plague becomes cultural history: Dr. Adrian Roßner at the Kunstmuseum Bayreuth

This lecture takes you right into the tension zone of disease, fear, and memory culture. Dr. Adrian Roßner, historian and English philologist with a focus on structural change and industrialization, combines regional trace research with a broad cultural historical perspective on the Fichtelgebirge. His topic ranges from the historical backgrounds of the plague to the societal consequences for a region that sought to protect itself from the black death with interpretations, myths, and defensive gestures. ([speinshart.ai](https://speinshart.ai/pulse/p/for-the-greater-good/))

An evening between science and narrative precision

Roßner writes and speaks from a rare dual perspective: as a researcher with deep historical knowledge and as a storyteller who vividly conveys historical complexity. His works on his own platform revolve around Upper Franconia, industrial culture, customs, and local identity; thus, this lecture is also part of a clear tradition of well-founded local research. This makes the reading atmosphere at the Kunstmuseum Bayreuth a literary-historical experience with intellectual density. ([adrianrossner-shop.fourthwall.com](https://adrianrossner-shop.fourthwall.com/?utm_source=openai))

The plague as a mirror of an entire society

The text on the Dance of Death in the Fichtelgebirge shows how Roßner links historical epidemic history with social consequences, superstition, and persecution. He not only tells of the plague itself but also of the interpretive patterns that emerge in times of crisis: from bans, heavenly letters, and the search for culprits. This literary quality is what the lecture gains from: It reads as a cultural historical exploration of a region in a state of emergency. ([bayreuther-tagblatt.de](https://www.bayreuther-tagblatt.de/serien_kolumnen/wirtsgogl-gschichtla-totentanz-im-fichtelgebirge/))

Place with history: the Kunstmuseum Bayreuth

The Historical Meeting Room in the Old Baroque Town Hall is located at Maximilianstraße 33 in Bayreuth and is officially stated to be barrier-free accessible, with elevators and disability-friendly ramps. The room is well-suited for lectures and offers a focused, quiet atmosphere in the city center. The architecture enhances the impression of an evening where history is not only told but becomes tangible. ([kunstmuseum-bayreuth.de](https://www.kunstmuseum-bayreuth.de/kontakt/anfahrt))

Conclusion

On November 4, 2026, the audience in Bayreuth can expect a cleverly composed evening of lectures bridging regional history, cultural interpretation, and compelling storytelling. Those who appreciate historical readings with depth will experience an evening that condenses knowledge and sheds new light on regional memory. Be part of it live and follow the trace research in the Fichtelgebirge. ([allevents.in](https://allevents.in/bayreuth/totentanz-im-fichtelgebirge/200029552863634?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Dr. Adrian Roßner - official website
• Speinshart Scientific Center - Author Biography
• Kunstmuseum Bayreuth - Directions and Accessibility
• City of Bayreuth - Event Locations 2026
• Bayreuther Tagblatt - Dance of Death in the Fichtelgebirge
• General Event Search - Results for Dance of Death in the Fichtelgebirge