The new treasures of the Harz magazine: Experience history up close!

The new treasures of the Harz magazine: Experience history up close!

In the Harz, a lot is happening: The "Harz magazine" has just published its new vintage. This valuable publication, which is published by Harzverein for History and Antiquity , celebrates its 76th year in 2024. The association was founded in 1868, and since then it has been researched and documented in the history and culture of this fascinating region.

The latest edition, which has been published by Lukas Verlag since the late 1990s, is dedicated to numerous exciting topics and thus offers a deep insight into Harz's history. Interesting articles can be found among the eight main contributions that deal with various aspects of this living region. Alexander Hahn illuminates the medieval perception of Jeanne d’Arc and Barbarossa, while Karl Sanders takes a close look at the magnetism of the snoring cliffs and other Harz granite rocks. Further contributions deal with the prehistoric collections of the Museum of Thale, the works of the landscape painter Carl Blechen, as well as the building history of the Church of St. Jakobi in Goslar.

look into the past

like the Harzwoche , the 75th year of the magazine appeared in the previous year. He also offered valuable insights into the history of the Harz region, with topics such as the city fires in Goslar in the 18th century and the importance of the spruce resin. Here it becomes clear that the "Harz magazine" not only composes information, but also keeps the inheritance of the region alive.

In addition to the specialist articles, the new edition offers a detailed overview of the Harz region for 2024. Numerous black and white illustrations-both historical and current-enrich the work and give readers visual access to the history of the area. You can get the booklet for € 25.00 in bookstores or directly from the publisher, and it is well filled with 240 pages.

connection to science

The commitment of the Harz Association and its members extends far beyond the publication of the magazine. The association is a place of exchange for historical lovers and researchers who work across bodies in Saxony-Anhalt, Lower Saxony and Thuringia. The historical working groups, which among other things cover the topics of archeology and national history, offer a wide range of opportunities for further development of research in the Harz region. In addition, there are the publication series "Harz research", which already includes over 29 volumes and also published by Harzverein

With the "Harz magazine", a valuable contribution to the documentation and the living of the history of the region is made. This publication is of interest not only for historians, but also for everyone who is enthusiastic about the cultural treasures of the Harz. So if you have a good hand for exciting history, you should take a look at the latest edition!