30 September 2022
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Trauliicht & Halloween in LuxembourgKnowledge Bites Trauliicht & Halloween in Luxembourg 0Tell us what YOU do on Halloween in our Fun Halloween Poll! Halloween is not an official holiday in the Grand Duchy. Yet thanks to Luxembourg's ... 0030/09/2022
25 September 2022
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The impostor who duped the Prussian military – and is buried in LuxembourgIn 1906, the Prussian military became the laughingstock of Europe after an ex-convict disguised in a military uniform managed to convince several soldiers ... 0025/09/2022
18 September 2022
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Philharmonie LuxembourgAmong the office buildings of the European Union on the Place de l’Europe in Kirchberg sits an impressive crisp white building.18/09/2022
11 September 2022
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An overview of Luxembourg's monarchyWith the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, a lot of discussion on the subject of monarchy resurfaces. As the longest reigning monarch in British ...11/09/2022
3 September 2022
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A joint Luxembourgish-German territoryLet's talk rivers today! More specifically the Our, Sûre, and Moselle which make up the border between the Grand-Duchy and Germany.03/09/2022
28 August 2022
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The noblewoman who eloped with Jesus: Yolanda of ViandenYolanda of Vianden's life story caused quite the stir in medieval Luxembourg. In another unusual twist, it was recorded in the Codex Mariendalensis, a ...28/08/2022
21 August 2022
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DroughtsIn the midst of all the recent heatwaves, droughts hit Europe like never before. Once a natural phenomenon, drought has become a serious problem enhanced ...21/08/2022
14 August 2022
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A pet a day keeps the doctor awayWhen did dogs become man’s best friend? Why were cats mummified and buried with their owners in Ancient Egypt? Why did Plato deem dogs to be “true ...14/08/2022
7 August 2022
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The magic of BourglinsterBourglinster is a picturesque little village you must see, surrounded by forests and a beautiful castle. Feel its magic!07/08/2022
29 July 2022
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The 'Koffergrouf' in StolzembourgIt's summer, it's incredibly hot and we are in dire need of cooling activities. What if I told you that I know a place where it's always 10°C, doesn't ...29/07/2022
24 July 2022
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The Grand Ducal Gendarmerie – When Luxembourg had two law enforcement unitsBefore the new millennium, Luxembourg had a second law enforcement unit alongside the police: the gendarmerie. Where did this corps come from and why was ...24/07/2022
17 July 2022
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How Do Telescopes Work?Earlier this week, the first James Webb Space Telescope images mesmerised the world. But do you know how telescopes actually work?17/07/2022
3 July 2022
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Jeff Mills – From the clubs of Detroit to the Philharmonie in LuxembourgAfter a two-year hiatus, the End-of-Season Party is back at the Philharmonie for a night of high-quality dance music, this year including arguably one of ...03/07/2022
26 June 2022
18 June 2022
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Victor Hugo and his time in ViandenI'm pretty sure you all know the musical 'Les Misérables' or the Disney film 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame', but did you know that the author whose works ...18/06/2022
12 June 2022
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Get to know Luxembourg's beautiful MullerthalAlso known as Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland, the Mullerthal region is made up of a stunning and diverse landscape. It is the perfect place to get away ...12/06/2022
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5 June 2022
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The 20-year-old who founded Luxembourg's resistance movementRaymond Petit was still in secondary school when the Nazis invaded Luxembourg in 1940. Together with his friends, he created what was to become the Grand ...05/06/2022
31 May 2022
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Echternach's Hopping ProcessionHere's everything you need to know about hopping through Echternach, as the traditional procession returns in 2022 after two years' absence.31/05/2022
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29 May 2022
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Léa Linster - Luxembourg's greatest-ever chef?35 years ago, the famous Michelin Guide awarded its first star to Léa Linster, who went on to become one of Luxembourg's greatest-ever chefs.29/05/2022
22 May 2022
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Marathons - from ancient Greece to today's LuxembourgAfter being cancelled for the past two years due to COVID, the ING Night Marathon is finally back next week, and the city will once again be filled with ...22/05/2022
15 May 2022
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Five lesser-known myths and legends from LuxembourgThink you know all about Luxembourg's legends because you've heard of Melusina before? Think again as we explore some lesser-known tales from the Grand ...15/05/2022
8 May 2022
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9 May - Europe DayOn Monday the European Union is celebrating "peace and union in Europe" and it so happens to be a public holiday here in the Grand Duchy as well.08/05/2022
1 May 2022
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A short history of Luxembourg's steel industryLuxembourg counts amongst the globe's biggest steel producers. How is that even possible for a country of this size? And how did the industry develop in ...01/05/2022
24 April 2022
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The Luxembourgish author who created one of silent cinema's most iconic super villainsKnowledge Bites The Luxembourgish author who created one of silent cinema's most iconic super villainsThe character of Dr Mabuse, a master of disguise and manipulation, is a staple of the silent film era. The iconic figure was created by Luxembourgish ...24/04/2022
10 April 2022
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Where did the Easter Bunny come from?Although practising Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ at Easter, many people now associate the holiday not with Jesus but with a bunny, eggs,...10/04/2022
27 March 2022
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Pretzels, eggs… and more? The 'missing' parts of Bretzelsonndeg'Bretzelsonndeg' is one of Luxembourg's most popular traditions that still holds strong to this day. But despite its popularity, Pretzel Sunday has ...27/03/2022
13 March 2022
26 February 2022
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The underground salt mines of Nancy that help keep ice from Luxembourg's roadsThis week Olivier Catani takes a look at the underground salt mines near Nancy, which provide Luxembourg with road salt.26/02/2022