Lauteit1525: Digital project for the 500th anniversary of the Peasant War in Baden-Württemberg
Lauteit1525: Digital project for the 500th anniversary of the Peasant War in Baden-Württemberg
In September 2024, the digital project "Lautseit1525" of the Württemberg State Museum, which deals with the events of the Peasant War of 1524/25 in southern Germany. The project uses the Instagram social media platform to tell the stories of ten characters from the time of the Peasant War, including well-known figures such as Götz von Berlichingen and the less well-known Heilbronn revolutionary Margarete Renner. The focus is on the craftsman Magdalena Scherer from Stuttgart, who played an important role as an activist in the peasant war. The project aims to put the historical events in a contemporary context and connect with current protest movements.
The city of Stuttgart and its surroundings are closely linked to the history of the Peasant War, a time of the unrest that was directed against the authorities and demanded social justice. The choice of Magdalena Scherer as a central figure for the digital project is not only symbolic, but also historically relevant. Stuttgart was an important center for trade and craft in the 16th century, and the craftsmanship played a key role in mobilization against oppression.
Table: Relevant data and facts about the Peasant War 1524/25
| aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Start of the peasant war | 1524 |
| end of the peasant war | 1525 |
| main actors | Götz von Berlichingen, Magdalena Scherer, Thomas Müntzer |
| key documents | Swabian Confederation, 12 articles of farmers |
| Follow | Legal changes, suppression of uprisings, social tensions were preserved |
The digital project "Lautseit1525" not only includes the narrative of historical events, but also offers space for current social discourses. The use of AI for visual representations is innovative and has the potential to address younger target groups. The planned digital and analog events, including the exhibitions "Protest! From anger to movement" and "Zoff!" in the old castle, promote dialogue on historical and current topics.
With the hashtag #Lautseit1525, a platform is created that addresses both historical content and current social challenges. This connection can help promote awareness of social justice - a topic that is still of great importance today. The project runs until October 2025 and, thanks to its interactive elements, offers an exciting way to deal with history and at the same time reflect on social issues.
Source: Landesmuseum Württemberg/OTS