Professor at the University of California (Los Angeles) and the University of Bologna, Carlo Ginzburg (born 1939) is one of the most original and brilliant modern historians. The collection “Myths, Emblems, Signs” was published in 1986 and has since become widely known: it has been translated into 10 languages. All of Ginzburg's works are distinguished by their sharp methodological character; they are dedicated to the nodal points of modern humanities and are at the center of today's methodological discussions. The author works at the intersections of disciplines such as history and anthropology, history and art history, history, folklore and psychoanalysis. The articles combine the highest scientific level with fascinating presentation, and a powerful reference apparatus makes them an indispensable introduction to the relevant issues.