26 January 2020
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"Carnivorous beasts acquiring a taste for human flesh": when wild wolves still plagued LuxembourgDark Luxembourg "Carnivorous beasts acquiring a taste for human flesh": when wild wolves still plagued Luxembourg 0In this series, we explore some of the darker and sometimes forgotten aspects of Luxembourg. Think sinister chapters of history, eerie folk tales, ... 0026/01/2020
24 January 2020
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Unsung heroes: Luxembourgish volunteers in World War IRTL Today contributor Thomas Tutton takes a look at the Luxembourgers who joined up with Allied forces to fight against Germany during the First World War. 0024/01/2020
17 January 2020
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The Accidental Invasion: Luxembourg’s little-known role in the outbreak of World War ILuxembourg's history The Accidental Invasion: Luxembourg’s little-known role in the outbreak of World War I 0RTL Today contributor Thomas Tutton recounts the farcical tale of Germany’s abortive attempt to occupy Luxembourg in August 1914. 0017/01/2020
11 January 2020
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The mysterious end of the man who sent 3,000 Luxembourgers to their deathIn this series, we explore some of the darker and sometimes forgotten aspects of Luxembourg. Think sinister chapters of history, eerie folk tales, ... 4411/01/2020
5 January 2020
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Cholera, Black Death, Spanish Flu: deadly epidemics in LuxembourgIn this new series, we explore some of the darker and sometimes forgotten aspects of Luxembourg. Think sinister chapters of history, eerie folk tales, ... 0005/01/2020
3 January 2020
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Colonial complicity - Luxembourgers and the Belgian Congo - part threeLast week, we explored those Luxembourgers who were likely first to set foot in the Belgian Congo, including soldiers and engineers. In this week's ... 0003/01/2020
27 December 2019
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Colonial complicity - Luxembourgers and the Belgian Congo - part twoIn part two of our mini-series exploring Luxembourgish links to neighbouring Belgium's largest colony, the Belgian Congo, we move on to the facts about ... 2227/12/2019
21 December 2019
15 December 2019
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Explosions, snipers, and gory shootouts on Liberation Day in central LuxembourgIn this new series, we explore some of the darker and sometimes forgotten aspects of Luxembourg. Think sinister chapters of history, eerie folk tales, ... 1115/12/2019
14 December 2019
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The Battle of the Bulge, the bloody final hurdle of WWII in LuxembourgOver the weekend, Luxembourg and Belgium are hosting events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, the last German offensive that ...14/12/2019
5 December 2019
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The news in WWII - the occupied papers and the Luxembourg BulletinWhen we think about the spirit of resistance during the German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II, we obviously think of one of Luxembourg's ... 0005/12/2019
29 November 2019
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A century of universal suffrage - how voting rights were expanded in 1919This year, Luxembourg is celebrating a crucial anniversary in the domain of democracy and citizenship. On 8 May 1919, all adults aged 21 and above and ... 0029/11/2019
27 November 2019
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The day Luxembourg was struck by one of the deadliest lightnings in historyDid you know that Luxembourg City fell prey to one of history's deadliest lightnings in the 19th century? 0027/11/2019
22 November 2019
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Winston Churchill and LuxembourgNetflix addicts and royal enthusiasts alike will have spent some time this week watching the third and latest season of the Crown, which depicts Queen ... 3322/11/2019
8 November 2019
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The forgotten occupation: Luxembourg and the French RevolutionIntern Thomas Tutton offers his insights on Luxembourg’s experience of French occupation during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, on the 225th ... 0008/11/2019
4 November 2019
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Carine Lilliu announced as head of sponsorship for Mudam museumThe Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM) has announced the appointment of Carine Lilliu as head of sponsorship and partnership at the museum.04/11/2019
2 November 2019
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Erwin Wurm statue erected on Glacis squareThe new exhibition by the CAL (Cercle Artistique de Luxembourg) is starting in Tramschapp in Limpertsberg this Saturday. 0002/11/2019
28 October 2019
24 October 2019
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Luxembourg's collective sigh of relief - the liberation in September 19442019 marks an important year when it comes to commemorating and remembering the liberation of German-occupied Luxembourg. Last month marked 75 years since ... 2224/10/2019
22 October 2019
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Crook Walks Out Of Gallery With $20K/€18K Dali EtchingA thief strolled into a San Francisco art gallery, stole a famous Salvador Dali piece and walked out.22/10/2019
18 October 2019
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The deportation of Luxembourg's Jewish community during WWIIOn Thursday, Luxembourg remembered the Jews who were deported to the Litzmannstadt ghetto 78 years ago on 17 October 1941. In light of this commemoration, ... 0018/10/2019
14 October 2019
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23,541 visitors indulged in the 19th night of museumsThe seven museums found in Luxembourg City opened their doors at dusk on Saturday night to welcome visitors for the 19th edition of the Nuit des Musées ...14/10/2019
11 October 2019
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Mary Clement – The Luxembourg immigrant girl who poisoned her familyLuxembourg's history - An infamous Luxembourg immigrant in Chicago Mary Clement – The Luxembourg immigrant girl who poisoned her family 0To conclude our mini-series on Luxembourgish immigration to Chicago, guest writer Kevin Wester is ending the series on a note of mystery. Did the Clement ... 0011/10/2019
8 October 2019
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Banksy sells for silly moneyBritish artist Banksy's "Devolved Parliament," has sold at auction in London for a record-breaking £9,879,500 (11,022,379.29 Euro).08/10/2019
3 October 2019
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Luxembourgers in Chicago - noteworthy Luxembourg Americans: Part 2The second instalment exploring interesting Luxembourg Americans includes the driving force being the US Flag Day, an artist, and an author! 0003/10/2019
27 September 2019
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Luxembourgers in Chicago – noteworthy Luxembourg Americans: Part 1Guest writer Kevin Wester continues his series on Luxembourgish links with the Windy City, Chicago! In this article, we explore noteworthy Americans with ... 0027/09/2019
19 September 2019