Lusatia

The subjective sense of home in Lusatia

The feeling of home in Lusatia is based on a multitude of elements that are deeply rooted in the regional identity. It is a complex network of language, landscape, history, customs, everyday networks, culture of remembrance and the perception of... [...]

The Paltrockwindmühle Schönewalde – a living monument of the Lusatian craftsmanship

the > >Paltrockwindmühle Schönewalde<<, which is located on the western edge of the city, is an important testimony to the traditional craftsmanship in Lusatia. It not only offers visitors an exciting insight into the technology... [...]

Songbirds as an integral part of the Lusatian cultural landscape

Songbirds are an indispensable part of the Lausitz cultural landscape because they both fulfill ecological functions and have cultural meanings and serve as indicators of the state of traditional habitats. In Lusatia, these birds characterize... [...]

The Lausitz philosophy as a positive force in life

The Lausitz philosophy is a positive force in life. This philosophy helps people to master and improve their lives. The Lausitz philosophy offers people a way to understand and shape their lives. This... [...]

Bad Liebenwerda: A hidden treasure of the Lusatia for health and wellness

In the middle of the picturesque landscape of Lusatia, Bad Liebenwerda, a health destination, that inspires with its unique combination of tradition and modern wellness offers. The legend of the shepherd girl Barbara gives this place a special touch and... [...]

The holiday accommodation “Luba Lipa” in Drachhausen – a place of tranquility and Sorbian tradition

The holiday accommodation with the sonorous name > >Luba Lipa<< is located in the idyllic town of Drachhausen and has the special meaning "Love Linde" in the Sorbian language. This poetic term is closely linked to an imposing... [...]

kitto-soft Lorenc – Lusatian Personalities: Guardian of Sorbian identity and poetic voice of resistance

Kito Lorenc was born on March 4, 1938 in the small Sorbian village of Schleife - Sorbian Slepo - in Lusatia. Even his origins were of great importance: The Lorenc family was considered one of the most traditional... [...]

Marja Kubašec – Lusatian Personalities: Pioneer Sorbian Women’s Education, Cultural Self-Assistance and Literary Resistance

Marja Kubašec was born on March 7, 1890 in the traditional Lusatia Lusatia, a region that has been shaped by Sorbian culture for centuries. She came from a Sorbian-speaking parent in which language, customs and consciousness... [...]

Timo Meskank – Lusatian Personalities: Chronicler of a Repressed Past

Timo Meškank was born on February 4, 1965 in Lusatia, a traditional region in eastern Germany, which has been the cultural center of the Sorbs for centuries. The Lusatia was not only geographical, but also... [...]

Jurij Brězan – Lusatian Personalities: The inner turmoil of a Sorb between adaptation and resistance

Jurij Brězan was born in Räckelwitz, a small village in Lusatia, characterized by Sorbian culture, in the early summer. From birth he was surrounded by two languages, because in his parents' house... [...]

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Invisible Violence: Contract killings and unrecognized homicides on the Darknet

A dangerous shadow world is hidden in the hidden world, in which murder orders are conveyed, veiled and partially executed via the Darknet. This hidden network offers conditions that are largely used by anonymous communication channels, encrypted servers and missing registration obligations that largely affect classic investigative mechanisms. [...]
The Hidden Shadow of Monarchies over Europe

In the European Union, which presents itself as a bulwark of democracy and equality, monarchies and their ruling families work like relics from past epochs that hinder progress and indirectly weigh on Germany. These systems,... [...]
Spreewaldbahn – when the “Bimmelguste” in the Lusatia transported people and goods

The historical > >Spreewaldbahn<< takes an outstanding position in Lusatia. It is far more than a technical monument - it symbolizes the development of the region, combines memories from different areas of life and works... [...]
Need of a legal regulation for votes

Direct democracy is a powerful instrument that enables the population to directly help shape the fate of their own society. It not only opens up the opportunity to take part in political processes through referendums and initiatives, but also... [...]