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1848: Revolution in Luxembourg – A Virtual Exhibition
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What does a revolution look like in a small country like Luxembourg?
In 1848, across Europe, people took to the streets demanding rights, freedoms, and new forms of government. Luxembourg, though often overlooked in the grand narrative of revolutions, experienced its own turning point. In that year, a liberal constitution was introduced, a parliament was born, and civil liberties like freedom of the press and assembly became part of public life.
Today, more than 175 years later, this pivotal moment is brought to life through a rich digital exhibition hosted on Google Arts & Culture. Curated by the Chambre des Députés in collaboration with the National Archives of Luxembourg, the exhibition invites you to explore the story of 1848 through historical documents, paintings, photos, and expert commentary.
Told in ten thematic chapters, the exhibition takes you from the daily life of Luxembourgers before the revolution to the political changes that reshaped the nation. Each story highlights key figures, moments, and movements that led to the foundation of a constitutional democracy. Along the way, it also traces the ups and downs in Luxembourg’s constitutional journey, showing how rights, representation, and democratic principles have evolved—and been contested—over time, right up to the present day.
1848 in the Classroom
Designed with secondary schools in mind, the exhibition supports history and citizenship education. It helps students explore concepts like liberal constitutions, press freedom, and the role of parliaments using Luxembourg’s 1848 experience as a case study.
Teachers can combine the exhibition with interactive quizzes available on edutainment.uni.lu to foster discussion and reflection.
