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New online exhibition: WW2.lu. Luxemb(o)urg in the Second World War

WW2.lu. Luxemb(o)urg in the Second World War is an online exhibition developed by the C²DH which presents the history of Luxembourg during the Second World War, taking account of recent historical research.

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CfP: Day of Contemporary History in the Greater Region

Call for papers for the Day of Contemporary History in the Greater Region organised on 25 April 2025 at the University of Luxembourg in Belval.

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Luxembourgers in Romania? Shining a light on a little known story of emigration

Thourough his research, Philippe Henri Blasen, a historian at the C²DH), uncovered the stories of around 20 people from Luxembourg who moved to Romania for work between 1890 and 1950, and was able to piece together their biographies.

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Launch of the WW2.lu. Luxemb(o)urg in the Second World War online exhibition

Official launch of the WW2.lu. Luxembourg in the Second World War online exhibition which

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The Luxembourg Steel Industry Since the 70s – Presentation of Current Research Projects

Presentation of Current Research Projects by Zoé Konsbruck and Nicolas Arendt.

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A Longitudinal Approach and Shared Authority in War Documentation

Lecture by Natalia Otrishchenko, visiting researcher at the C²DH.

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Historesch Gesinn 2.0: a tool to identify and collect

Historesch Gesinn is a platform that aims to build a bridge between researchers and the general public. It has now been enriched with an “Identify” feature.

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From Bremen to Esch: The International History of SUDenergie

Research seminar with Philippe Blasen on the history of SUDenergie and, more generally, the gas industry in Luxembourg and neighbouring Lorraine, from 1899 onwards.

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The Family of Man’s Lasting Legacy: Insights into Photography, Cold War Dynamics, and Heritage Preservation

The C2DH, in collaboration with the CNA, is excited to announce a groundbreaking research project that will shed new light on the history of the iconic “Family of Man” photographic exhibition and its significance on the international stage during the Cold War. Additionally, the project will study how the exhibition was received in Luxembourg, revealing…

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