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Old Saxon healing clay under a powerful X-ray beam and students from Freiberg are right in the middle of it. Master's students at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg are conducting research together with scientists at the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) in Hamburg. They want to find out what is in pressed clay plates from the 18th century - without damaging them.

Soon to be Germany's most important museum director: Marion Ackermann

Marion Ackermann, Director General of the Dresden State Art Collections, is moving to Berlin to head the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. What does she bring with her? And what can she expect? | more

Saxon mountaineering recognized as intangible cultural heritage

Saxon mountaineering sees itself as the cradle of free climbing. Now the tradition with its special rules has been recognized as intangible cultural heritage. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Historic tapestry with portrait of Emperor Charles V on permanent display at Moritzburg Castle

After 77 years, the historic tapestry with the portrait of Emperor Charles V is on permanent display at Moritzburg Castle. A specially air-conditioned display case protects the almost 500-year-old work of art. | more

Arts and crafts in the Ore Mountains to become intangible cultural heritage

Arts and crafts in the Ore Mountains are to be recognized as intangible cultural heritage. Culture Minister provides information about the application and opportunities. | more

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