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Metz in focus: Historical insights into the German-French heritage
Éric Lung will speak about the history of Metz on October 15th at the Saarbrücken City Archives. Admission free.
Metz in focus: Historical insights into the German-French heritage
In an exciting series of events in the Saarbrücken city archives, the complex relationships between Germany and France will be illuminated. On Tuesday October 15th, Éric Lung, director of the archives of the Moselle department in Metz, will give a lecture on the turbulent history of his hometown. This lecture, held in German, takes the audience through the turbulent period between the French Revolution of 1789 and the end of the Second World War in 1945. This period was crucial for the development of German-French relations and has shaped the border region to this day.
Metz, once a thriving metropolis during the Middle Ages, took on a different shape over the centuries. Due to the numerous conflicts, especially during the wars of 1870/71, 1914/1918 and 1939/45, the city fell increasingly into the shadow of Prussian-German influence, which led to a decline in its economic and cultural importance. With the separation from France in 1871 and the subsequent incorporation into the Reichsland Alsace-Lorraine, Metz experienced an eventful history that made it a symbol of the hostile relations between the two countries.
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In particular, the brutal Germanization policy from 1940 left its mark on the collective memory of the region and the population. Éric Lung will address these profound and painful changes and show how historical events have had a lasting impact not only on Metz, but also on the entire border region.
The events take place at 6:15 p.m. in the city archives at Deutschherrnstrasse 1. Admission is free, which increases the possibility that those interested in history and history enthusiasts can take part in these informative evenings. This is a further step towards promoting understanding of the history and development of Europe's cities and regions. Exciting insights into the past can be expected that also affect the present.
The lectures not only offer an opportunity to deepen knowledge, but also to reflect on the complex connections within Europe and the relevance of historical events in today's world. For more information see the report on www.sol.de referred.