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Friedrich von Schiller – the German Genius of Beauty and Freedom
Friedrich Schiller (November 10, 1759 - May 9, 1805), later ennobled to Friedrich von Schiller by the Duke of Wurttemberg, is one of the most famous German philosophers, playwrights and … [Read More...]
October 2 in German History
October 2, 1616 Birth of Andreas Gryphius in Glogau, Germany (now Poland). Gryphius was one of the greatest of the German Baroque writers. Gryphius is noted for his poetry and his dramas. He is the … [Read More...]
May 23 in German History
May 23, 1125 Death of Heinrich V, King of the Germans and Holy Roman Emperor. He was the son of Heinrich IV and like his father led the investiture battle with the popes. He came to power by … [Read More...]
Bratwurst With Sauerkraut and Potatoes
Ingredients: 450 g sauerkraut (1 can), drained 1 onion, sliced thin 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon white wine … [Read More...]
Mettwurst Recipe
The name of this delectable sausage is derived from the Low German word "mett", which means minced pork without bacon. It's related to the English word "meat". Ingredients: 3 lbs pork shoulder, … [Read More...]
Cannstatter Volksfest in Stuttgart
For almost 200 years, the Cannstatter Volksfest has enjoyed enormous popularity and annually attracts about four million visitors from near and far to Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden … [Read More...]
How to Prepare for a Trip to Germany
If you are planning a trip to Germany but have no idea what to pack, here is everything you need to know about what to pack for your trip and the essential items you absolutely must take with you, … [Read More...]
April 26 in German History
April 26, 1774 Birth of Leopold Freiherr von Buch in Angermünde, Germany. Buch's travels and reports were instrumental in the development of the study of geography in the 19th century. He studied … [Read More...]
November 2 in German History
November 2, 1528 Birth of Petrus Lotichius Secundus in Niederzell, Germany. He was a professor of medicine at the University of Heidelberg but is much more remembered as a poet of the Renaissance … [Read More...]
July 31 in German History
July 31, 1527 Birth of Maximilian II in Vienna, Austria. Maximilian became Holy Roman Emperor in 1546. He tried to instill tolerance between Catholics and the new Protestants. July 31, … [Read More...]