Galicia: Landscape of Memory after the Boom in Potsdam
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Galicia in Potsdam: An Evening about Memory, Myth, and History
On May 26, 2026, the URANIA Planetarium Potsdam will focus on a cultural area that continues to be shaped by strong images, political upheavals, and vivid memories. Under the title Galicia: Landscape of Memory after the Boom, PD Dr. Veronika Wendland will speak as part of the series Bukovina & Galicia – Insights into the Cultural Landscapes of Western Ukraine. The event starts at 18:00 and is free. ([urania-potsdam.de](https://www.urania-potsdam.de/veranstaltungen/))
History Meets Present
Galicia not only stands for a historical region but also for a multifaceted field of memory between the Habsburg Monarchy, Ukraine, Poland, and contemporary narratives. This is precisely where the lecture begins: it shows how the image of Galicia has changed since the 1990s and what role the Russo-Ukrainian war plays in historical memory. Thus, an evening is created that combines scientific expertise and political relevance. ([westpreussen-berlin.de](https://www.westpreussen-berlin.de/agom/gemeinsam/AGOM_WBW-Rundbriefe/871_geteilt/871A.pdf?utm_source=openai))
A Lecture with Depth and Perspective
Speaker Veronika Wendland is a historian with a focus on Eastern European history and cultural history. She is described in the available sources as a staff member of the Herder Institute for Historical Research on East Central Europe and as a lecturer at Philipps University Marburg. This fits the character of the evening: well-founded, analytical, and close to the significant questions of European memory culture. ([westpreussen-berlin.de](https://www.westpreussen-berlin.de/agom/gemeinsam/AGOM_WBW-Rundbriefe/871_geteilt/871A.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Place with Atmosphere
The URANIA Planetarium at Gutenbergstraße 71/72 is one of the special educational venues in Potsdam, with its dome room and 46 seats. The venue is accessible with minimal barriers, has ground-level access, and is located in the city center. Visitor parking is available nearby, and public transport access is also possible. ([brandenburg-tourism.com](https://www.brandenburg-tourism.com/poi/potsdam/museums/urania-planetarium/?utm_source=openai))
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No officially verifiable social media voices were found for this event. Therefore, the impressions remain intentionally focused on the verifiable facts and the program description. ([kulturforum.info](https://www.kulturforum.info/de/ueber-uns?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
Anyone interested in Eastern Europe, memory culture, and the political history of Galicia will experience an evening of depth and relevance here. The audience can expect an insightful lecture, a concentrated atmosphere, and new perspectives on a region that has again come into sharp focus in Europe. A visit is worthwhile in person. ([urania-potsdam.de](https://www.urania-potsdam.de/veranstaltungen/))
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