I am Wolfgang Leidhold, a professor at the University of Cologne. Here I’ll introduce you to my book on the History of Experience. For a short overview of my academic life, see the About-Page. For the artistic part of my life, see my Instagram– or my Art-Page.
-> Current topic(s) are detailed a bit further down <-
The History
of Experience
The History of Experience with its 9 turns is a study in experiential evolution from the Paleolithic to the present. Soon Taylor & Francis (NYC) will publish it in the Routledge series on Cultural History.
The Summary-Page and following Theory-Page will provide an overview of the book’s basic ideas. I will start with the concept of experience and its evolving structure and continue with its implications for the human culture.
Current topic(s):
- Book release: “The History of Experience”
- Video lecture series – University of Cologne: “The History of Experience” – The 9 Turns
- Reviews about “The History of Experience”
Book release: “The History of Experience”
A Study in Experiential Turns and Cultural Dynamics from the Paleolithic to the Present Day
Available NOW
via various channels like:
Amazon, Taylor & Francis or your favorite bookstore
-> For a preview, follow this link <-
Video lecture series – University of Cologne:
The History of Experience – The 9 Turns

recorded by the University of Cologne on YouTube …