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The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) is the University of Luxembourg’s third interdisciplinary research centre, focusing on high-quality research, analysis and public dissemination in the field of contemporary Luxembourgish and European history. It promotes an interdisciplinary approach with a particular focus on new digital methods and tools for historical research and teaching.

100 Jahre Ostbelgien
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Virtual exhibition 'East Belgium 1920-2020'

East Belgium 1920-2020 is a virtual exhibition about the History of the region Eupen-Malmedy-Sankt Vith since the change of nationality in 1920.
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temporary history lab
26 September 2020 to 23 October 2020

Temporary History Lab: Become Part of History!

The C²DH is organising a temporary history lab on the Place de la Résistance in Esch-sur-Alzette. The lab will host a number of participatory events to explore the history and identity of the Minett: participants can take a picture of themselves and learn more about the exciting history of the selfie, record a text for a loved one with our sound postcards and learn about this forgotten history and technology, and experience a fascinating video installation with “Historical Voices from Esch”.
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Migrants russes au Luxembourbourg
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Exposition: «Ressortissants d'un empire en miettes. Prisonniers de guerre, réfugiés, migrants originaires de la Russie des tsars au Luxembourg»

Le Centre de Documentation sur les Migrations humaines vous propose de découvrir cette exposition réalisée en coopération avec le C²DH avec le conseil scientifique de Inna Ganschow.
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15 September 2020

Exposition: «Ressortissants d'un empire en miettes. Prisonniers de guerre, réfugiés, migrants originaires de la Russie des tsars au Luxembourg»

Le Centre de Documentation sur les Migrations humaines vous propose de découvrir cette exposition réalisée en coopération avec le C²DH avec le conseil scientifique de Inna Ganschow.

6 April 2020

À découvrir : Guide historique et architectural Esch-sur-Alzette

En vue de la publication du « Guide historique et architectural Esch-sur-Alzette » prévu cet été, l’historien Denis Scuto vous emmène à la découverte de l’histoire et du patrimoine architectural de la ville d’Esch-sur-Alzette, capitale du Bassin minier luxembourgeois.

10 April 2020

Traces and memories in the making of a pandemic (3) - #covidmemory

Today, April 10, C²DH researchers launched the digital memory bank covidmemory.lu. The platform #covidmemory offers people living or working in Luxembourg the opportunity to share their personal experiences with one another and to archive them for future generations.

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temporary history lab

26 September 2020 to 23 October 2020

Temporary History Lab: Become Part of History!

The C²DH is organising a temporary history lab on the Place de la Résistance in Esch-sur-Alzette. The lab will host a number of participatory events to explore the history and identity of the Minett: participants can take a picture of themselves and learn more about the exciting history of the selfie, record a text for a loved one with our sound postcards and learn about this forgotten history and technology, and experience a fascinating video installation with “Historical Voices from Esch”.