Author: Trixi
Born in 1999, Trixi studies various archaeological subjects in her hometown Münster, Germany. Besides antiquities she is in general interested in history and also likes playing different instruments and meeting new people.
What if…you Could Relive one Moment From Austrian History?
Small country, big history: Becoming independent in 1955, the fundament of today's Austria was laid. However, the alpine country's history dates back to the Stone Age. While strolling through the streets of Vienna, the Editors of the EUSTORY History Campus wondered: How do people perceive Austrian history in a city where every corner tells a story about the past? In the streets of the Austrian capital they passers-by: “What if…you could relive one moment from Austrian history?”
Europe, How Do You Deal With History Cast In Stone?
What to do with monuments when the historical context changes? Should they be removed, re-contextualised, or, on the contrary, should we preserve them as a painful reminder of the events that took place decades or centuries ago? We, the Editors’ team, took a closer look at some monuments which are subject to current debates in our home countries. Some of them are just behind the corner, having been overlooked or left without any attention for decades before they got into the spotlight recently. The objects of controversy vary – from the name of a reputable university, to the natural process of reappraising the figure or event of the monument years after. Revising history is never an easy task – especially when we deal with problematic remnants of the past in today’s multicultural societies.
Of Dogs, Virtual Discos and Civic Engagement. Young Europeans in Times of the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus is everywhere: in the news, on social media, our personal communication and even in our thoughts. High numbers of infected and dead people on the news frighten many of us as much as the lockdown impacts our societies, social and economic live. But this pandemic also brings solidarity and hope. Join us and get some personal impressions and little moments of light from our authors from all over Europe and beyond!
Christmas Scents and Aromas: Warm Memories for Cold Winter Days
Is there a better wrap up of the year than a very special memory suitcase filled with heartwarming holiday stories and recipes? If you are looking for the Christmas recipes to make your holiday sparkle we got you covered with with some traditional sweet treats and a special salty "lucky" recipe. You only need to roll up the sleeves and test your baking skills!
Where Were You When… The Transition of 1989 Took Place in Europe?
Where were you when the transition took place in Europe in 1989? Trixi from Germany spoke to four EUSTORY organisers who share their personal stories of how they experienced the transition.
GIFs in a day of EUSTORY Summit Participants
Have a look into the diary of one of the participants of the EUSTORY Next Generation Summit 2019. How to describe it in GIFs?! Enjoy!
Pretty in Pink
Some things we see through rose-coloured glasses, others lose this colour over time. For Trixi from Germany there is one item that hasn't lost any pinkness over time – in fact, quite the opposite.