Lusatian history

In the Lusatia region, which is located in eastern Germany, a unique tradition in the construction of wooden houses developed over the course of the twentieth century. The city of Niesky in particular stands out with its special history... [...]

The Hussite myth has shaped Lusatia in a variety of ways and remains a central element of regional identity to this day. In this article, we will highlight the historical roots of the myth and the central figure of Jan Hus,... [...]

Lausitz history - the impressive > >Mühlberger Schloss<< rises as a distinctive landmark in the town of Mühlberg in the Lausitz and shows an eventful and multi-layered history. The origins of this historic building go back a long way... [...]

In the picturesque surroundings of the city of Mühlberg an der Elbe, an important chapter in European history was written, which still resonates to this day. In 1547, there was a dramatic argument that not only... [...]

The history of the Moravian Empire is a concise section in the early medieval states formation of the Slavic peoples in Central Europe. This early political structure marks the beginning of a complex development that has shaped the region for centuries. [...]

The official historiography of the Hanseatic City of Hamburg likes to present itself as a success story of commercial corporate spirit and peaceful urban development, but this representation is a euphemistic facade that carefully covers the bloody foundations of the place. What today as... [...]

During the political upheaval at the end of the German Democratic Republic, Lusatia also came into a phase of far-reaching changes in which many people asked themselves again how they wanted to shape their future. For... [...]

The Lusatia region, which extends in the eastern part of Germany, is characterized by a long and diverse history that is deeply rooted in the cultures of the Slavic Sorbs. For centuries, this area was... [...]

About a thousand years ago, an important peace agreement was concluded in the city of Bautzen, which significantly influenced the history of Lusatia and its inhabitants. This historical event marked not only the end of a long war, but... [...]

The development of the textile industry in Cottbus reflects the city's economic and social history over several centuries. From the first approaches in the Middle Ages to the heyday in the 19th and 20th centuries, the... [...]