Arts

Pierre-Ernest Ier de Mansfeld, governor of Luxembourg for nearly six decades, played a central role in the Spanish Netherlands’ military and political landscape.   Military Command and Political InfluenceBorn in 1517 into the noble Mansfeld family in Saxony, Pierre-Ernest Ier de Mansfeld…

Hugo Gernsback, a Luxembourgish-American inventor and publisher, played a pivotal role in establishing science fiction as a distinct literary genre. Born in Luxembourg City on August 16, 1884, Gernsback immigrated to the United States in 1904, bringing with him a profound interest…

On 5 April 1985, a fire broke out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg, causing severe damage to its west tower. This article examines the incident, its impact, and the reconstruction efforts that followed. The Fire and Immediate ResponseShortly around 2 p.m., a…

Joseph ‘Josy’ Barthel, born in Mamer in 1927, remains Luxembourg’s only Olympic gold medallist.   Early Life and Wartime BeginningsDuring World War II, Barthel’s athletic potential emerged. At 16, he triumphed in his first competitive 1500m race in Diekirch, surpassing Luxembourg’s top…

Mr. Jean Welter, member of the church council was the specialist in the cathedral’s bells. He has developed a passion for the cathedral’s history and lets you discover its smallest secrets. A guided tourYou better have a strong stomach if you wish…

Luxembourg-born American photographer Edward Steichen (1879-1973) photographed the 20th century with a passionate eye. Here is a quick look back at his work. Rodin in the frame The first notable achievement of Luxembourg-American photographer Edward Steichen came while he was living in…

The legacy of Richard Serra, who died in March, is vast. Not only did he produce a colossal catalog of works, but many of his artistic creations were huge, akin, in some eyes to ancient monuments and cathedrals. A defining feature of…