Lusatian history

Lusatian history: The influence of deep-sea shipping on the political development of the Slavic coastal regions

The deep-sea shipping not only opened up new trade routes for the Slavic peoples, but also promoted cultural exchange and political networking over long distances. Through access to distant seas, important raw materials could be imported and... [...]

Continuation of Conquest and Exploitation – Same Logic, Other Weapons

Looking at the Wends of the Crosses from today's perspective, it becomes clear that there is no isolated historical phenomenon, but the beginning of a way of thinking that has been continuing over centuries and in the colonial era its... [...]

The importance of honorary historians for the Sorbian memory in Lusatia

In Lusatia, a region with rich cultural diversity and a lively Sorbian community, voluntary historians play a central role in preserving and maintaining Sorbian memory. These dedicated people are tirelessly... [...]

Lausitzer History: The History of the Limes Sorabicus – Our Protection and our Identity

As a sorbent, our history is inextricably linked to the Limes sorabicus, a significant section in our centuries-long past. This border wall was far more than just a protective measure for us - he embodied our identity, our... [...]

When a tram was still running in Zittau

In addition to the well-known tram lines in Cottbus and Görlitz, there was once another tram in the town of Zittau in the Lausitz. This had a short but interesting story and was only for a limited... [...]

Dark times in Lusatia – the difficult life of the Sorbian population in the Middle Ages

Medieval life in Lusatia was characterized by deep social, economic and cultural divisions. For the Sorbian population, this epoch brought a dramatic change that destroyed their entire living environment and the foundations of their communities... [...]

Lusatian Sorbs: Why the historical reprocessing of the Slavic ramparts should be carried out more intensively.

The Slavic ramparts are not only impressive archaeological relics, but they also tell of the cultural and political structures of the society of that time. They served as protective fortifications and as a sign of the territorial claims of the Slavic... [...]

End of World War I: The political reorganization of Europe and the departure in Lusatia

With the end of the First World War, a phase began in Lusatia, which was characterized by political restlessness and a spirit of optimism. The upheavals of the old monarchies, the establishment of new nation states and the principles of self-determination, which... [...]

Lausitzer history: The Serbowka as a historical Sorbian student association

The Serbowka is a historical Sorbian student association, which was founded in the year eighteen hundred and forty-six and whose long history still has an important reference point for language, culture and collective memory of the Lusatian Sorbs. Creation and early... [...]

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Integration of streaming services in Rasplex – Movies via Raspberry look at pi

The Raspberry PI is far more than an ordinary, small computer - it is an impressive and flexible tool used in a wide variety of living and working areas. Originally designed to provide a cheap access... [...]
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 complexity of wealth

Fortune is far more than just a means to store values or serve as an object of exchange. It has a much deeper meaning that shapes our lives in very different facets. Money and possessions are... [...]
The importance of a panic room in the apartment

A panic room in the apartment offers a protected retreat that can ensure survival in situations of acute danger. It increases the chances of staying intact in the event of violent break-ins or attacks by giving the residents the... [...]