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Quiz Yourself on the Past
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Choose from multilingual quizzes on revolutions, democracy, historical thinking – and how these played out in Luxembourg’s past – all designed to challenge and engage curious minds.
Step inside the Middle Ages
Explore key aspects of medieval life in Luxembourg and beyond — from everyday routines to power structures and religious beliefs.
Luxembourg in the Early Modern Period
Explore key developments in Luxembourg between the 16th and 18th centuries — including shifts in governance, local power structures, and the impact of religious and judicial practices such as “witch” persecution.
Luxembourg’s 1848 Revolution
These four short quizzes invite you to engage with key aspects of Luxembourg’s 1848 revolution.
Designed for students and curious minds alike, they offer a playful way to reflect on how democratic ideas, rights, and political change took root in a small European country.
The virtual exhibition 1848: Revolution in Luxembourg on Google Arts & Culture can help you discover the answers – or challenge what you think you already know.
The quizzes are available French, and German.
German Version
French Version
City Life around 1900
Explore life in Luxembourg City around 1900 — from processions and public spaces to education and everyday routines.
Images and stories bring the city’s social and cultural history to life.
Luxembourg City at War
Discover how the city of Luxembourg experienced war in the 20th century — from daily life under occupation to civic responses, restrictions, and resilience.
World War I
The Hidden Side of Luxembourg City
Behind the postcard views lies a different city: one shaped by prisons, poorhouses, discipline, and social control.
These activities explore how Luxembourg dealt with crime, poverty, and marginalisation in its urban past (and present…).
Folklore and Faith: Public Rituals in Luxembourg
From religious processions to the Easter market, this activity explores how public rituals shaped community life and local identity in Luxembourg from past centuries to today.
How well do you know the traditions behind Luxembourg’s Emaischen fair?
Discover the origins, symbols, and customs of this unique blend of folklore and festivity.
English Version
Luxembourgish Version
People on the Move
Discover how migration, mobility, and cross-border lives have shaped Luxembourg City — from construction workers to commuters, refugees, and royal ties.
Hidden Histories of the Everyday
These quizzes uncover unexpected stories from Luxembourg’s past and present — connecting politics, protest, architecture, and memory in surprising ways.
