Welcome to HERLAND Unbound!

Welcome to the HERLAND Unbound — the project's research blog; a space where the project opens its doors and lets you follow the research as it unfolds.

This blog exists to share the ongoing work of HERLAND in a way that is accessible, engaging, and transparent. Here, you’ll find updates from the field, reflections on research progress, insights into methods and discoveries, and glimpses into the environments, archives, and digital tools that shape the project. It’s a place to watch ideas develop, see questions take form, and follow the project’s journey as it explores women’s relationships with nature in the early modern world.

Snapshot of Sibylle von Cleve, Electress of Saxony (1512-1554) in the painting "Hunting near Hartenfels Castle", Lucas Cranach, c. 1540. Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio.

As HERLAND grows, this blog will become a record of that process: short notes, longer reflections, visual materials, and stories that highlight how research happens behind the scenes. Whether you’re a researcher, student, heritage professional, or simply curious, this is where you can stay connected to the project’s latest developments.

Thank you for joining at the beginning — there is much more to come.