Dr. Melanie Carina Schmoll, M.A.
History - Political Science - Consulting
Academic. Publicist. Creative. Speaker.
Welcome.
I am Melanie Carina Schmoll.
Latest Publications
August 2026
Karma im Buddhismus (Karma in Buddhism), in German, teaching material and resources, free of charge, in cooperation with Klett
Projects
Summer 2026
On the Production of Political Reality in Digital Systems
Public scholarship project
A five-part analytical series exploring how digital systems shape political visibility, authority, language, and collective perception.
I work at the intersection of history, political education, and public scholarship.
Blog
What does a historian actually do—and is it possible to make a living from history?
These are the questions many people ask—but rarely get clear answers to.
My work as a historian goes far beyond research. I operate at the intersection of history, political science, and consulting: I develop teaching materials for teachers and lecturers, provide history teaching resources, give lectures, and advise institutions and individuals on historical and political issues. I address pressing historical questions:
What is the Holocaust? How does Holocaust education function in the 21st century? Does it need to change? What is anti-Semitism—and where does it begin?
Here, you will find links to free teaching materials, reflections on current debates, and practical perspectives on studying, working, and building a career in history.
Mentoring in History and Historical Thinking
I offer individual mentoring for people who wish to engage more deeply with history or further develop their historical thinking and writing. In a personal and flexible setting, I support you in contextualising historical topics, sharpening your own questions, and gaining confidence in engaging with the past and the present. Perhaps you have been interested in historical questions for a long time, would like to develop your
own project, or need support with a text or manuscript? Perhaps you are looking for a space in which to think about history beyond formal educational pathways?
I offer such a space through conversation, reading, and shared reflection.
The mentoring is intentionally informal and individually tailored. It can take place one to one or in a small, private group and is adapted to your interests, prior knowledge, and personal goals.