Het huis van Europa?

Aachen Cathedral, once a symbol of German nationalism during the Wilhelminian and Nazi eras, has transitioned into a beacon of European integration and international peace. This shift reflects broader trends in Germany's collective memory and its strategic role in European unity. The study explores how Aachen’s Carolingian heritage was recontextualized post-World War II to align with Germany’s ambition for an active role in European integration, exemplifying the internationalization of national heritage. By analyzing historical narratives and political discourse, the research demonstrates how symbols can be repurposed to serve evolving geopolitical agendas.

Zwegers, B. (2019). Het huis van Europa? Tijdschrift Voor Geschiedenis, 132(3), 423–443. https://doi.org/10.5117/tvgesch2019.3.005.zweg