{"id":58761,"date":"2026-08-03T15:12:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T13:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dai-heidelberg.de\/en\/?post_type=dai_event&#038;p=58761"},"modified":"2026-08-03T15:12:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T13:12:01","slug":"florian-freistetter-5","status":"publish","type":"dai_event","link":"https:\/\/dai-heidelberg.de\/en\/events\/florian-freistetter-5-58761\/","title":{"rendered":"Florian Freistetter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Rauhn\u00e4chte are considered a mysterious time full of myths, rituals, and legends. Yet their origins lie not in esotericism, but in astronomy. Florian Freistetter takes the audience on a fascinating journey to the roots of the twelve nights between Christmas and New Year\u2019s. He shows how, for millennia, people have observed the sky, interpreted the unknown, and developed stories, customs, and worldviews based on knowledge\u2014as well as on a lack of knowledge. In the process, it becomes clear that science not only provides answers but also constantly reveals the limits of our knowledge. A surprising look at a time caught between winter mysticism and the starry sky\u2014and at how scientific insights can change our view of the Rauhn\u00e4chte.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Florian Freistetter<\/strong> is an astronomer, science writer, and podcaster. 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