Oskar Sala was one of the most important figures and pioneers of electronic music of the 20th … (More)
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Trümmertorte – Delicious Meringue Rubble Cake
This cake can be baked all year round. If there are no gooseberries, you can use any other fruit like blueberries, strawberries, rhubarb, peaches, apples, raspberries. The cake just needs a fruity … [Read More...]
Gerhard Richter
Gerhard Richter - the Famous German Artist Gerhard Richter was born in Dresden in 1932 to a middle class family. He left school after tenth grade and apprenticed as an advertising and stage-set … [Read More...]
Augustusburg castle – the German Heritage
The Augustusburg castle located in North Rhine-Westphalia near Cologne was valued by UNESCO as the world heritage. This decision was made in 1984 and drew attention to the castle’s eventful and rich … [Read More...]
German Mysteries – the Mirror of German Culture and History
Lots of mysterious legends and myths have sprung up throughout the centuries on German lands. All of these fairy-tales and true stories have influenced German culture - art and literature - and … [Read More...]
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, … [Read More...]
German Pork Schnitzel
In Germany, Schnitzel is usually made of pork, although turkey, chicken and veal are also common. The pork loin is pounded to a 1 cm thickness, seasoned with salt and pepper, and then dipped into … [Read More...]
How to Behave In a Restaurant in Germany
Public places in Germany like restaurants or cafes require certain behavior. Learn how to get the most pleasure out of it. Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: 2 hours Here's How: Wish … [Read More...]
Schweinebraten – German Pork Roast
A pork roast traditionally served with a mild sauce, red cabbage, and potato dumplings (Kartoffelklöße) in the South, or peas and boiled potatoes in the North-East. Ingredients: 2 – 3 pound pork … [Read More...]
Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer (22 February 1788 – 21 September 1860) was one of the greatest philosophers of the 19th century, known for his philosophy of pessimism and for his emphasis on the will. He claimed … [Read More...]
The Salian Dynasty, 1024-1125 – Medieval Germany
After the death of the last Saxon king in 1024, the crown passed to the Salians, a Frankish tribe. The four Salian kings--Conrad II, Henry III, Henry IV, and Henry V--who ruled Germany as kings from … [Read More...]