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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 season. Ingredients: 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup unsalted butter 4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar […]
December 4 in German History
December 4, 1875 Birth of Rainer Maria Rilke in Prague, Austria-Hungary (now in the Czech Republic). Rilke is the most known and respected of the German-language poets of the 20th century. His life was a series of wanderings and experiments with new poetic structures. Rilke was widely recognized as one of the most lyrically intense […]
Frankfurter Würstchen – The Original German Hot Dog
Long, slender, and lightly smoked, the Frankfurter Würstchen is Germany’s closest cousin to the American hot dog – and in fact, it came first. This mild, finely textured sausage is traditionally served warm with bread, mustard, and potato salad, and has been a favorite in Frankfurt for centuries. Unlike its American descendant, the Frankfurter Würstchen […]
Richard Wagner
“I am the most German being, I am the German spirit.”Richard Wagner Richard Wagner considered himself to be “the most German of men”. He wrote such great operas as “Tristan und Isolde”, “Parsifal”, “Der fliegende Hollaender”, “Der Ring des Nibelungen”, and others. He actively participated in the revolution of 1849. He had numerous love affairs. He […]
September 12 in German History
September 12, 1683 Austrian, Polish and German troops successfully defend Vienna and defeat the attacking Turks. The Austrian commander in chief is Karl IV Leopold. September 12, 1739 Death of Reinhard Keiser in Hamburg, Germany. An early composer of operas, his style starts with Baroque and ends with Rococo. He studied music in Leipzig and […]
August 27 in German History
August 27, 1730 Birth of Johann Georg Hamann in Königsberg, Prussia (now in Russia). Hamann was a contemporary of Immanuel Kant. Both Kant and Hamann resided in Königsberg. After a series of disastrous moral experiences in London, he concluded, from his attempts to reconcile philosophy and Christianity, that a childlike faith in God and direct […]
March 23 in German History
March 23, 1819 Assassination of August Kotzebue in Mannheim, Germany. Kotzebue was a dramatist who wrote over 200 plays. Among his plays are Spanier in Peru (1796), Der Wildfang (1798), and Die deutschen Kleinstädter (1803). In addition to his plays, Kotzebue was engaged in politics during his entire life which caused him much trouble. He […]
May 2 in German History
May 2, 1507 Martin Luther is consecrated a priest at the Augustinian monastery in Erfurt, Germany. May 2, 1601 Birth of Athanasius Kircher (1601-1680) in Geisa, Germany. Kircher studied in Fulda, Paderborn, Cologne and Koblenz. In 1628 he was ordained a Jesuit priest in Mainz. In 1634 he moved to Rome and took up the […]
February 1 in German History
February 1, 1459 Birth of Conradus Celtis in Wipfeld, Germany. A very successful poet in his day, Celtis was named “Poet Laureate” by the Emperor Friedrich III at Nürnberg in 1487. In 1491 he became professor of poetry at the University of Ingolstadt. In 1497 he was appointed a professor at the University of Vienna. […]
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Germany’s Pagan Past: How Ancient Germanic Tribes Lived and Worshipped
Before Germany became the land of castles, beer halls, and high-speed highways, it was a vast wilderness ruled by fierce Germanic tribes who lived in harmony with nature and worshipped powerful gods. … [Read More...]
15 Curious Facts about Germany
Every country and culture is based on different habits and behavior. Here are some fun facts about Germany and Germans that you definitely need to know. 1. Germany is one of the most densely … [Read More...]
Räuberfleisch
Räuberfleisch is easy and quick to prepare, yet far from fast food. Guten Appetit! Ingredients: 2 paprika 8 champignons 1 onions 8 pickled cucumbers 4 tbsp tomato paste 800 g pork … [Read More...]
February 14 in German History
February 14, 1515 Birth of Friedrich III (1515-1576) in Simmern, Germany. Friedrich was also called "Friedrich der Fromme". He was the elector of the Palatine of the Rhine. He became a … [Read More...]
Bierbrot (Beer Bread) Recipe
Hearty, aromatic, and surprisingly easy to make, Bierbrot - or German Beer Bread - is a rustic loaf that brings bold flavor with minimal effort. Thanks to the natural yeast and malt in beer, this … [Read More...]
Spargelsalat – Traditional German Asparagus Salad Recipe
Tender, elegant, and bursting with freshness - Spargelsalat, or German asparagus salad, is a beloved springtime specialty. Often prepared with white asparagus - Germany’s prized "white gold" - or … [Read More...]
September 6 in German History
September 6, 1854 Birth of Max Freiherr von Beck in Vienna, Austria. He became chancellor of Austria in 1906 and in that role established universal male suffrage in 1907. September 6, … [Read More...]
July 10 in German History
July 10, 1839 Birth of Adolphus Busch near Mainz, Germany. He immigrated to the United States and co-founded a brewery, Anheuser-Busch (makers of Budweiser today). July 10, 1846 Birth of … [Read More...]
Albert Schweitzer – Nobel Peace Prize Winner
When you think of great humanitarians who left an indelible mark on history, Albert Schweitzer - Nobel Peace Prize Winner - stands tall. A towering figure in both the intellectual and humanitarian … [Read More...]
Rudolf Epp, the Man Who Loved Painting Cats
Rudolf Epp (July 30, 1834 - August 8, 1910) was a German realist painter, associated with the Munich School. Rudolf Epp was born in 1834 in Eberbach am Neckar, the son of a decorative painter. … [Read More...]