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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... [...]

The need for a proactive and fundamental rights-oriented data protection strategy

The times when data protection was limited to subsequently resolving the consequences of technological developments have long been a thing of the past. It is not enough to rely on reactive measures, such as... [...]

The CBOE index as a put/call indicator

The CBOE put/call indicator measures the ratio of traded put options to call options and serves as an important market sentiment indicator. A high ratio often indicates cautious or pessimistic stockpiling while a low... [...]

IQ and stock market valuations: Insights and practical implications for investors

Analysis of IQ values related to stock market valuations opens up new perspectives on the valuation of companies and markets. It is less about the intelligence of individual actors and more about the collective ability to... [...]

Is it still possible for ordinary people to preserve their privacy?

Protection of privacy has become one of the greatest challenges in modern society over the past decades. In an increasingly connected and digitized world, personal data is being collected in ever larger quantities, analyzed... [...]

The world of states and the pursuit of sovereignty

Today, the earth is divided into a large number of sovereign states that see themselves as independent political units. Each of these states cultivates its own symbols, including the national flag and presence with the United States... [...]

The dark side of compulsory schooling: A history of cultural loss and language destruction

The history of the Ryūkyū kingdom reveals a harrowing reality that over the centuries shows how compulsory schooling and the associated education systems can have a dark flip side. The Ryūkyū kingdom was once an international... [...]

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... [...]

Sauerkraut in Lusatia – tradition and origin

Sauerkraut is one of the most important components of housekeeping in Lusatia and has established itself as a reliable supply food over a long period of time. The culture of pickling and fermenting is deeply rooted in peasant practices where... [...]

The Auerhuhn in Lusatia – a symbol of the value of ancient forests

The Lusatia, a diverse landscape with extensive pine and mixed forests, is home to numerous animal species, but the capercaillie occupies a very special position among them. As the largest chicken bird in Central Europe, it is like no other... [...]