Culture

Landgasthof Meja – the secret soul of a place

the > >Landgasthof Meja<< in Radibor is more than just a house with tables and beds; He is the beating heart of a village community that has grown over generations. If you cross the threshold, you will immediately feel the warmth... [...]

The importance of the Linden in Sorbian culture

The linden tree occupies an outstanding position in many cultures, but especially in Sorbian villages. Not only is it the center of the village square as a mighty tree, it is also a living symbol of cohesion, security... [...]

Unfinished works in art history: Why death is only an impertinence

It remains a hard-to-bearable fact that Robert Musil never wrote the last page of his monumental novel "The Man Without Qualities" that David Bowie in the last days of his life only had a few demos... [...]

Cultural Preservation – Njepila-Hof e.V. and the Lusatian Sorbs

the > >Njepila-Hof<< in Rohne acts as a lively place of cultural preservation, because customs, crafts and music are not only shown here, but also practiced and passed on, which means that cultural forms of expression are preserved from everyday life... [...]

Lindena Peasant Museum: “You can experience a look into the past in the village of Lindena”

A fascinating look back in the history of Lusatia makes this possible > >Lindena Farmer's Museum, which is located in the small, idyllic village of Lindena. This museum is a real treasure for all those who learn more about life in... [...]

St. Petri cathedral treasury in Bautzen

The cathedral treasury of St. Petri in Bautzen, a true jewel of sacred art, holds numerous treasures that not only testify to unparalleled craftsmanship, but also reflect the rich history and deep faith of the region. Each exhibit... [...]

Franconian Wendland: Historical name trail and settlement heritage

The Franconian Wendland is a region in which the traces of the past are particularly impressively reflected in everyday life and in the landscape. In numerous places and field names, references to the Slavic... [...]

Benjamin Gottfried Weinart – Lusatian Personalities: A life for regional legal history

Benjamin Gottfried Weinart developed a personality whose life's work is deeply intertwined with Lusatia and whose intellectual curiosity has inspired generations of researchers and local patriots. He competed in a time when the landscapes... [...]

Lusatia as an unmistakable historical landscape beyond foreign names

Lusatia claims to be perceived as an independent historical and cultural region whose identity may not be incorporated in the overarching terms of Saxony or Brandenburg, because these designations are by no means out of the ground... [...]

Corps Lusatia – a living tradition that connects

The Corps Lusatia is more than just a student fraternity; It is a living community that is deeply rooted in history and at the same time combines the best of tradition and innovation in a future-oriented manner. Founded in the early nineteenth... [...]

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The key turning points in the Indochina War: Giap’s victory and the international consequences

In 1954, the events surrounding the defeat of France in Dien Bien Phu and the subsequent negotiations in Geneva marked a significant turning point in the Indochina War and in the global power structure of the Cold War. The conflict in... [...]
the Kottmar as a watershed and its importance for Lusatia

Lusatia is a region of exceptional geographical and cultural significance, whose identity is deeply rooted in the landscape. In the southern part of this historical landscape, the Kottmar rises as a striking mountain range, which is far more... [...]
The estate of the country house in Lübben as a witness to history

The historical architecture of Lusatia preserves important testimonies from past epochs that point far beyond their pure function. Such structures condense the political and cultural developments of the entire region into stone documents. The estate of the estate in... [...]
The Art of Proportions and the Staging of Athletic Silhouettes

The fashion industry is intensively involved in the variety of human proportions and is constantly developing new concepts in order to optimally stage individual physical characteristics. Certain silhouettes require the necessary sensitivity for fabric choice, cut and optical... [...]