Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) Rust & Research

Rust & Research

Rust % Research card game box

Dive into Belval’s industrial past and academic present through a card game that is as fun as it is educational.

Rust & Research is a fast-paced card game that brings Belval’s history to life. Designed for play both inside and outside the classroom, it sparks curiosity, critical thinking, and a healthy dose of friendly competition.

Developed by doctoral researchers at the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), the game explores Belval’s transformation from steel industry to academic hub through time travel, key historical and contemporary figures, and strategic play.

Rust & Research is made for learners aged 6 and up, and welcomes everyone who simply wants to enjoy a game together. Alongside the cards, a specially tailored booklet offers players the chance to dig deeper into Belval’s industrial and academic history.

Supported by the C²DH Thinkering Grant and additional funding from the FNR’s PSP programme, Rust & Research is set to launch in autumn 2025 in German and English.

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News & Events

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    Rust & Research: Launching History into Play

    From the idea to the game

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    Launch of the ‘Rust & Research’ Card Game

    Official launch on 25 November 2025 at Café Saga in Esch-Belval.

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    Training session for teachers

    Training at Institut de formation de l’éducation nationale on 18 November 2015.

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