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My Great-Grandfather’s Journal – Remembrance and Heritage

Growing up in northeastern France, a region shaped by significant upheaval related to the French-German tensions, Naela became aware of the importance of reconciliation and remembrance

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.

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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 th... (more)

Kreuzberg – The Berlin Face of Contrasts

What are the reasons to live in Kreuzberg and is it a good place for young people? How diverse and culturally appealing is it? While in Germany’s capital city, the Editors' team took the opportunity to stroll the streets... (more)

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How a German School Resists Far-Right Violence

In 2019, German politician Walter LĂĽbcke was assassinated. The students of the school in his hometown reacted immediately and set a sign against far-right violence. This didn't remain without serious consequences.

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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, imme... (more)

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The Green Cigar Box or: How to Deal With Your Family’s Nazi Past

An empty cigar box containing the burden of a heavy-weighing family history: When German-Australian student Kelly found out that her great-grandfather's cigar box is a relic of her family's involvement during the Third R... (more)

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The Story of a Gravestone

Have you ever stumbled across an object that is not noticeable at first glance and wouldn’t appear out of place but upon closer inspection is quite unusual? And have you asked yourself what exciting, moving or sad story ... (more)

A Safe Space for LGBTQ+ People in a German Community

Members of the LGBTQ+-community still face various forms of discrimination in Germany which makes safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people all the more important. Anna Leven presents one of them, the Zentrum Weissenburg in Stuttgar... (more)

A Rucksack Full of Independent Decisions – Exchange Students and the COVID Crisis

Spending a school year abroad was quite a different experience in the school year 2020/21: Floria Herget presents three exchange students who talk about best decisions, feeling closer together and pain combined with self... (more)

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One Telegram, Six Words, Thirty-five Letters

Neasa from Ireland tells us the story of a telegram: A piece of paper that enabled her family to be reunited and without which she wouldn't be alive.

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#livingMünster: The “Heart of Europe” and its Positive Vibes

For young people across Europe the ERASMUS+ Programme is the chance to experience other Europeans countries first-hand. Camilla, a law student from Italy, thinks this is one of the EU’s greatest achievements. Back ... (more)

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