Author: Marlene
Marlene, born in 2001, is a German psychology student. She spends her time analyzing fictional books or movies, but is also passionate about all things cultural anthropology.
Wizards and Demigods – The Time Capsule on my Bookshelf
For our author Marlene, a book is more than just a story – it’s a time capsule. While browsing her bookshelf, she found a window into the past, only to realize that her favorite stories reveal just as much about the present.
Tracking Down the Invisible Man
Hidden like a ghost: Henrich Bruning, a 19th-century weaver from a small German town, has a story that represents the invisibility of countless ordinary people.
Football, Flags & Feeling German
Germany's relationship with patriotism? Complicated. During football tournaments, it has become a tradition to fight over the German flag. Our EUSTORY History Campus authors Marlene and Yannis asked young Germans what they think about national symbols.
The Geography of Stereotypes
What truths lie behind national stereotypes, and why are they so persistent? Marlene from Germany puts them to the test - with the help of young Europeans.
Lari, Leva, Krones and Euros: Young Perspectives on Europe’s Currencies
Cashless payments and cryptocurrencies are gaining ground. Which role do physical banknotes still play for Europe's youth?
Voices from the Vltava: Dialogues to Remember
In Autumn 2023, the EUSTORY Next Generation Summit took place under the motto "Dialogues to Remember". In the heart of the Czech Republic’s capital, the journalistic Summit-workshop followed the question "What are dialogues to remember for people in Prague?". Armed with curiosity, the workshop participants entered the cobblestone streets to find out which dialogues are being remembered by the citizens of Prague.
Graduating High School – in Times of War
Even in peaceful times, graduating high school and starting a new chapter in life can be a stressful experience. But how does it feel to graduate when your country is at war? This is what our author Marlene asked her Ukrainian friend Kateryna (17), who fled to Germany in March 2022 and has lived with Marlene's family ever since.
Clash of Cultures: A German Girl in the American Midwest
Different views on religion can harbour potential for conflict. Our author Marlene from Germany declares herself an atheist. However, her time as a member of a Lutheran youth group during an exchange in Kansas, USA, immensely changed her perspective on religion and identity.