When does Jan Mohnhaupt's lecture take place?

The lecture takes place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 6:30 PM to approximately 8:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is the Evangelical City Academy at Westring 26 c in Bochum.

What is the topic of the lecture?

Jan Mohnhaupt examines the role of animals in National Socialism and discusses, among other things, Blondi, the image of the comrade horse, and the National Socialist designation of so-called human animals.

Is there a discussion afterwards?

Yes. The event is announced as a lecture with an accompanying discussion.

Who is Jan Mohnhaupt?

Jan Mohnhaupt is a German journalist and author who deals with cultural-historical topics related to animals, society, and history.

Jan Mohnhaupt in Bochum

Name: Jan Mohnhaupt: Animals in National Socialism – Lecture with Discussion
Start: 2026-11-03T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-03T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Evangelische Stadtakademie

When Animals Tell History: Jan Mohnhaupt on National Socialism

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Evangelical City Academy Bochum invites you to a compelling lecture with discussion. Journalist and author Jan Mohnhaupt focuses on the role of animals in National Socialism, opening an unusual access to one of the darkest chapters of German history.

Blondi, the Horse, and the Political Significance of Animals

The focus is on animals such as Hitler's dog Blondi, the ideologically charged image of the comrade horse, and the National Socialist discourse on so-called human animals. Mohnhaupt demonstrates how animals were used in everyday life, in propaganda, and in the worldviews of the dictatorship. He combines historical research with vivid examples and makes visible how closely animal representations, power, and society were interlinked.

An Unusual View of Nazi History

Jan Mohnhaupt works as a freelance journalist and author and has been dealing with cultural-historical topics related to animals, society, and memory for years. His book Animals in National Socialism explores a long-neglected chapter of Nazi history. The lecture contextualizes historical sources and societal ideas without losing sight of the contradictions of the time.

Lecture and Discussion in Bochum

The event starts at 6:30 PM and is scheduled until 8:00 PM. After the lecture, the discussion will provide space for questions, contextualization, and exchange on the responsibility of historical educational work. The organization of the event combines professional information with an open conversation atmosphere – an event experience for historically interested individuals, politically engaged persons, and anyone seeking new perspectives on the Nazi era.

Conclusion: Viewing History More Closely

This evening shows how much can be learned about a society when one looks at its relationship with animals. Attendees can expect an informed, unusual, and thought-provoking lecture followed by a discussion. Those wishing to experience history from a new perspective should mark this date at the Evangelical City Academy Bochum.