Seminars and Projects
Traces of the Russian Revolution in Europe 2017
The Journalist Natalia Konyashina interviewed participants of the workshop “Legacies of the Russian Revolution”, who have been uncovering the traces of the Russian Revolution during this Summit. Where do they... (more)
Childhood Stories of Forced Migration: Politically Shaped Biographies on Stage
Europe can tell many stories of persecution, escape and internment – in the present and in the past. But imagine what would happen if a boy who was deported and interned by the Nazis met a young refugee arriving in Europ... (more)
Europe on Display: Build your House of European History
How does Europe’s diverse past fit into one single museum and which are the main processes and phenomena that have united and divided Europeans through time? How does memory shape different visions of the past? And what ... (more)
Resist Violence: An Artistic Journey through Past and Present Europe
Populist nationalisms, resentments, hate and violence: The future of Europe appears fragile and precarious. But how are young people personally affected by this harsh climate of crisis? Were they ever faced with experien... (more)
Food and Faith: Practising religion during the Summit
Going to the synagogue three times a day, praying with a branch of a palm tree and eating kosher food. Orthodox Judaism demands many rules to be obeyed. Shahar from Israel, an orthodox Jew himself, explains how he manage... (more)
Fake or Real? The Media in the Era of ›Post Truth‹
Participants of the Workshop "Fake or Real?" explore media in the era of ›post truth‹ and trained to critically approach past and present ›fake news‹.
Analysing Populism: Against Radicalisation in Contemporary Europe
Right-wing populism is omnipresent in Europe. What does it have to do with history? And what possible responses to its radical language may we provide? Participants of the Workshop "Analysing Populism" share their views.
Legacies of the Russian Revolution: Explore the Revolutionary Heritage of Europe
In 2017, the Russian Revolution comes to its centenary and many spotlights all over Europe are set on its remembrance. The movement aimed at renewing the Russian society, but gained importance far beyond. What impact did... (more)
What was most inspiring at the Summit so far?
Jonas, Denmark Sara, Slovenia Ronja, Germany Florian, Germany Bohdana, Yuliia &Â Krystyna, Ukraine Andreas, Belgium
Why is history important to you?
Driven by their passion for history more than 100 young Europeans made their way to Berlin, against all odds: storm Xavier devastated northern parts of Germany cutting of train connections to the German capital. Five par... (more)
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I enjoyed my workshop, because we work in groups and discuss a lot. Populism is a topic of history, but also of the present as you can see in the elections nowadays.