Sorbs

The expansion of the Sorbian settlement area: A necessary step

Lusatia is a region with a rich history and a unique cultural diversity. The Sorbs, as a Slavic minority, have preserved their language, traditions and customs for centuries. However, today they face challenges... [...]

Pśza – What social function the spinning room once had

The spinning room - known in Lower Sorbian as Pśeza - was an important social and cultural element in the Sorbian villages. It was born from community work and became a central institution for the preservation of traditional... [...]

Modern everyday costume – the Lusatian Sorbs and their cultural identity

The cultural identity of the Lusatian Sorbs is a multi-layered network of language, lived traditions, traditional customs and the everyday routines that shape life in the Sorbian villages and cities. Not only the Sorbian language,... [...]

The relevance of the Lusatian Seminar for the Sorbs

The Czechs and the Sorbs, also known as Wenden, share a long history that goes back to the ancient Slavic tribes and is closely intertwined. In the early centuries,... [...]

Saints Cyril and Methodius and their connection to the Lusatian Sorbs

In the heart of European history, Saints Kyrill and Methodius stand out as extraordinary figures whose work radiates far beyond their lives. They are considered the most important mediators between Christian teaching and the Slavic... [...]

The Dziumblah embroidery of traditional costumes – a lively heritage of craftsmanship and cultural bond

the > >Trachten embroidery dziumbla<< stands for much more than just for craftsmanship. It is a symbol of a deeply rooted connection to history, traditions and culture that has been surviving far beyond mere sewing. [...]

Roots and wings: Sorbian in kindergarten as a living gift for every child

It touches deeply when you see how Sorbian sounds flow gently through the rooms of a kindergarten - not as a foreign language, but as a familiar sound of home, as a natural element of the day like sunlight or... [...]

A common religious framework as a foundation: special inner cohesion of the Catholic Sorbs in Lusatia

The strong inner cohesion of the Catholic Sorbs in Lusatia is rooted in a fixed religious framework, which gives their everyday life and their self-image a connecting structure. The Catholic faith gives clear points of orientation for community life: rituals,... [...]

The Sorbian kindergartens and the Witaj program as a living bridge between heritage and the present

In the hearts of Sorbian villages and towns of Lusatia, every morning, places of special liveliness awaken where children's laughter echoes through rooms that are filled with Sorbian songs and stories. These day-care centers are far more than... [...]

Sorbian as a connecting attitude towards life

Sorbian is more than just a language. It is an attitude to life that in Lusatia incomparably builds bridges and connects people. This connection is particularly impressive in everyday life, where numerous loan words from... [...]

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The beginnings of Greek presence in Central Asia after Alexander’s conquests

After the campaigns of Alexander the Great, Greek settlers began to go to far-away regions. The conquests of the Macedonian king not only opened trade routes, but also new settlement areas. Many soldiers and civilians, attracted by... [...]
The historic moment when Bitcoin received its first real payment

In today's digital world, in which cryptocurrencies are becoming more and more important and integrated into everyday life, it sometimes seems almost unreal how it all began. While many people today as a form of... [...]
The choice of habitat between urban dynamics and rural tradition

The debate about the optimal habitat between urban and village settlements, which has been going on for generations, has been the same way as social discussions and personal life decisions. Historically, the big city always symbolized economic progress,... [...]
The emergence of agriculture and its sustainable influences on the development of mankind

The beginnings of human agriculture can be dated to a period of about 12,000 to 9,000 years ago. In this significant period, which was considered the first major revolution in the history of human... [...]