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Ludwig Erhard and the Grand Coalition
Konrad Adenauer assumed the chancellorship of the newly founded FRG in 1949, at the age of seventy-three. From the beginning, his primary foreign policy goals had been the achievement of German reunification through a policy of strength, the building of strong relations with the United States, and reconciliation with France. Until the elections of 1961, […]
February 7 in German History
February 7, 1825 Birth of Karl August Möbius (1825-1908) in Eilenburg, Germany. Möbius, a zoologist, discovered symbiosis in marine invertebrates. In 1863 he was one of the founders of the Hamburg Zoo. He designed Germany’s first public aquarium. February 7, 1870 Birth of Alfred Adler in Penzing, Austria. Adler earned his M.D. at the University […]
Interesting Facts About the Brandenburg Gate
Brandenburg gate is one of the most iconic scenes of recent German history. Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated in front of the Brandenburg Gate as the Berlin Wall fell on November 9th, 1989. The Gate has now come to represent German unity and freedom since the end of the Cold War and divided country. […]
12 Types of German Wurst You Should Know
When it comes to sausages, Germany is unmatched. With over 1,200 regional varieties, German Wurst isn’t just food – it’s history, culture, and identity wrapped in natural casing. Each sausage has a story: where it comes from, how it’s made, and how best to enjoy it. Whether you’re planning a trip to Germany, trying new […]
The Day of Euro – the European Currency
January 1, 1999, the New Year’s day, coincided with the day when eleven European nations officially launched the euro as their shared currency. The name of the new European currency was decided upon at the summit of the European Ministers of Finance, December 15 and 16, 1995 in Madrid. Information about the euro had been […]
What Germans Believe Today: Faith, Values, and Identity
What do Germans believe in today? For a country so often defined by its past, it’s a surprisingly difficult question. Once shaped by Protestant reformers, Catholic traditions, and two world wars, modern Germany now stands at a cultural crossroads. With church attendance declining, values shifting, and national pride tempered by a painful history, Germany’s identity […]
Strange German Foods Tourists Don’t Understand
A Culinary Culture Shock Germany is famous for its sausages, pretzels, and beer – but behind the familiar favorites lies a world of unusual culinary traditions that often leave tourists wide-eyed and unsure whether to bite or back away slowly. To the uninitiated, these dishes might seem bizarre, even off-putting. But to locals, they’re everyday […]
Baked Fish with Cheese (Überbackener Fisch mit Käse)
Ingredients: 8 tomatoes, sliced salt 4 fish fillets (approx. 800 g) 1/3 cup tomato paste or thick tomato sauce 1/3 cup dry white wine or broth 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 cup grated Emmentaler cheese 2 tbsp butter Preparation: Preheat oven to 400° F (~200°C). Butter […]
The Birth of German: From Proto-Germanic to Old High German
If you want to understand modern German, you need to start before Germany even existed. Long before “Guten Tag” became part of everyday speech, the German language was forming from the scattered sounds of tribal tongues and Indo-European roots. The story begins in the mists of prehistory – and it travels through sound shifts, migrations, […]
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Women in German army
Küche, Kirche, Kinder, ... Krieg? Women have been for the first time admitted into combat units of German army Germany was the last of the European countries that allowed women to join the … [Read More...]
Pfingsten – Pentecost in Germany
Pentecost is a religious holiday in Germany to mark the Holy Spirit's descent on Jesus' followers. Many local and regional customs are also associated with Pentecost Sunday, which is also known as … [Read More...]
Hazelnut Cake with Cream – Nußkuchen mit Sahne
Juicy, moist hazelnut cake is a perfect choice for dessert and extremely easy to make - which is another advantage of this wonderful cake. Ingredients: 200 g butter 200 g sugar 5 eggs … [Read More...]
German Grammar & Vocabulary – Rules, Word Lists, and Usage
Grammar may not be the most glamorous part of learning German, but it’s the framework that holds the language together. Without a clear understanding of how articles, verbs, prepositions, and sentence … [Read More...]
German Office Etiquette: Navigating Professional Protocols in German Workplaces
The new employee at a multinational corporation in Frankfurt extends their hand for a greeting, smiles warmly, and says "Hi, I'm Mike, great to meet you!" Their German colleague accepts the handshake … [Read More...]
March 24 in German History
March 24, 1494 Birth of Georgius Agricola (1494-1555) (original name, Georg Bauer) in Clauchau, Germany. Agricola was a humanist, physician and scientist who is often called "the father of … [Read More...]
How to Play Watten: Bluffing Card Game
Watten is not just a card game - it is a lively, strategic, and sometimes mischievous social event. Deeply rooted in the cultures of Bavaria, South Tyrol, and parts of Austria, Watten is a game where … [Read More...]
June 4 in German History
June 4, 1697 Birth of Jocob Israel Emden in Altona, Germany. A Talmudic scholar whose disagreements with Rabbi Jonathan Eybesch split European Jewry. June 4, 1875 Death of Eduard Mörike in … [Read More...]
Pfeffernüsse – German Christmas Spice Cookies
Pfeffernüsse are tiny spice cookies, popular as a holiday treat in Germany around Christmas. These cookies with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and a hit of black pepper are ideal for the holiday … [Read More...]
German Zeppelin: The Rise and Fall of Germany’s Giant Airships
When Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin's first rigid airship lifted slowly into the sky over Lake Constance on July 2, 1900, witnesses watched a vision of the future take form - an enormous aluminum … [Read More...]