Justyna Wubs-Mrozewicz

Justyna Wubs-Mrozewicz, an expert in medieval history, Georg Christ, a specialist in early modern history, and Sheila Ogilvie, a renowned economic historian, dive into the fascinating world of the Hanseatic League. They explore its monumental impact on trade in Northern Europe, including its influence from Iceland to Novgorod. Discussion highlights the League's rise and fall, the interaction between Hansa merchants and English traders, and how religion shaped merchant identities. They also touch on how climate change affected trading practices and the balance between innovation and tradition.

Join Dr. Cat Jarman, an expert on historical trade networks, and Dr. Justyna Wubs-Mrozewicz, a scholar of the Hanseatic League, as they delve into the fascinating world of medieval trade. They discuss how this powerful alliance of merchant guilds transformed trade across Northern Europe. The conversation highlights the League's unique decentralized structure and its impact on language and society. They also uncover conflict management strategies among merchants, revealing the intricate dynamics that sustained this legendary trading network.