Press ReleasesJuly - September 2020July 2020 [10.07.2020] Already 300 years ago: Epidemics and conspiracy theories. Little-known case shows “startling parallels to today” – Historian reconstructs emergence in England of conspiracy theories on plague outbreak in Marseilles in 1720 – heated debates and criticism of measures taken – “Richard Mead was ‘the Christian Drosten’ of the 18th century August 2020September 2020 [28.09.2020] “Important pioneer of European business ethics”. Legal historians in Cluster of Excellence make the work of Dutch legal scholar and moral theologian Leonardus Lessius accessible for the first time – Developed innovative legal and ethical principles – From private law to confession – First volume of edition
