King's Lynn celebrates HANSA20 anniversary
This year, King's Lynn is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the town's membership of the Union of Cities THE HANSA. In the Middle Ages, King's Lynn was a Hanseatic harbour, where trade with Low German and Scandinavian merchants played a major role.
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The Hansemuseum celebrates its 10th anniversary
In 2025, the European Hansemuseum is celebrating its 10th anniversary under the motto ‘Europe - Hanseatic League - Lübeck’. A year full of varied events invites guests to discover the history of the Hanseatic League and its significance for Europe in new and exciting ways.
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"Hanseatic ship" citizen science project
In November, the Archive and the Archaeology and Monument Preservation Department of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck and the Research Center for the History of the Hanseatic League and the Baltic Sea Region (FGHO) launched a special collaboration. Together with the FGHO's Citizen Science project, Lübeck's “Hanseatic Ship” is now to be examined using historical written sources.
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Autumn Commission meeting in Visby
From 22 to 24 November, delegates from twelve countries met for the Autumn Commission in Visby to learn about the state of preparations for the 45th International Hanseatic Day, which will take place in the Swedish Hanseatic city from 5 to 8 June 2025.
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New publication: The Hansa - Popular misconceptions and other truths
How much historical truth is there in today's Hanseatic consciousness? Author Veit Veltzke explores this and other questions in a new publication titled "The Hansa - Popular misconceptions and other truths".
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