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Problems of Parliamentary Politics in The Weimar Republic
The Weimar Republic was beset with serious problems from the outset that led many Germans either to withhold support from the new parliamentary democracy or to seek actively to destroy it. The extreme left and much of the right provided the republic’s most vitriolic opponents. Its supporters included the bulk of the left, represented by […]
Möbius Strip and Its Inventor
The Möbius strip or Möbius band is a surface with only one side and only one boundary component. The Möbius strip has the mathematical property of being non-orientable. It can be realized as a ruled surface. It was discovered independently by the German mathematicians August Ferdinand Möbius and Johann Benedict Listing in 1858. August Ferdinand […]
Dining with Germans: Table Manners That Will Impress
Dining in Germany is more than nourishment – it’s a structured, culturally meaningful ritual that blends tradition, etiquette, and unspoken social codes. If you’re ever invited to a German home or planning to dine out in Berlin, Munich, or a quiet village in the Mosel, understanding how to behave at the table will help you […]
Wilhelm Wundt – Father of Psychology
Wilhelm Maximilian Wundt (born on August 16, 1832 – died on August 31, 1920) was a German physician, physiologist and philosopher widely regarded as the “father of experimental psychology”. Wundt, who noted psychology as a science apart from philosophy and biology, was the first person ever to call himself a psychologist. Wundt was born at […]
Levi Strauss
The Origin of Levi’s Denim Blue Jeans The great father of blue jeans, Levi Strauss (February 26, 1829 – September 26, 1902) was a German-born American entrepreneur, Jewish by birth. Loeb Strauss (he liked the name “Levi Strauss”) was born in Buttenheim in Franconia, Bavaria in 1829. The 18-year-old German immigrant left for New York […]
January 3 in German History
January 3, 1521 Pope Leo X publishes his Papal Bull Decet Romanum pontificem, condemning Martin Luther and officially excommunicating the Augustinian monk for burning Leo’s previous bull Exsurge Domine. January 3, 1571 Death of Joachim II Hektor. Joachim II Hektor was the Elector of Brandenburg at the time of the Reformation. He remained true to […]
Grebbel (Fried Dough)
Grebbel is deep-fried dough, something like a doughnut, which is fried and then served with powdered sugar sprinkled on it, while still warm. Ingredients: 1⁄2 cup soft butter (no substitute) 1⁄2 pint sour cream (do not use fat free or low fat) 4 eggs, beaten 4 cups flour 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking […]
Helmut Schmidt
Following Brandt’s resignation in May 1974, the SPD-FDP coalition partners unanimously agreed that Minister of Finance Helmut Schmidt should head the new government. At fifty-five, Helmut Schmidt became the youngest chancellor of the FRG. Born in Hamburg in 1918, he served as an officer in World War II. After the war, he joined the SPD […]
February 5 in German History
February 5, ca. 1015 Death of St. Adelheid von Vilich (ca. 960 – ca. 1015) St. Adelheid was born to a noble family in Vilich near Bonn, Germany. At a young age she entered the conventof St. Ursula in Cologne, Germany. Her family founded a convent at Vilich where she was made the abbess. She […]
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Exploring the Depths of German Philosophy: A Journey Through Time and Thought
German philosophy, a beacon of intellectual thought, has profoundly shaped the landscape of modern philosophy. From the intricate ideas of Immanuel Kant to the existential musings of Friedrich … [Read More...]
How to Move to Germany
If you do not want to completely say goodbye to your own country in order to live in Germany, permanent residency to guarantee you can stay long-term might be a better bet. Taking up residency in … [Read More...]
Mastering Doppelkopf: The Complete Guide
Doppelkopf, often called "Doko," is one of Germany’s most beloved and strategic card games. Played widely in pubs, clubs, and tournaments, it combines clever partnerships, tactical trick-taking, and … [Read More...]
How Germany Became the Land of Bread: A Deep Dive into 300+ Types of German Bread
Germany is often referred to as the "Land of Bread", boasting an incredible variety of over 300 different types of bread and thousands of regional variations. Bread is not just a staple in Germany; it … [Read More...]
The Thirty Years’ War
Germany enjoyed a time of relative quiet between the Peace of Augsburg, signed in 1555, and the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War in 1618. The empire functioned in a more regular way than previously, … [Read More...]
The Dark Side of German History: Strange and Unusual Events
Germany’s history is full of invention, philosophy, and cultural brilliance—but beneath that polished surface lies a strange and eerie past. From bizarre medieval justice systems to mysterious … [Read More...]
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...]
Dresden Semper Opera House
Dresden Theaterplatz is the heart of tourists' pilgrimage. First of all the place is famous for sightseeing tour which may take long hours to value enough the beauty of Zwinger, Schinkelwache … [Read More...]
Alexander von Humboldt – German Naturalist and Explorer
Alexander von Humboldt (born Sept. 14, 1769, Berlin—died May 6, 1859, Berlin), a German naturalist and explorer who was a major figure in the classical period of physical geography and … [Read More...]
July 1 in German History
July 1, 1646 Birth of Gottfried Leibniz (1646-1716) in Leipzig. Leibniz was a German mathematician and philosopher. He occupies a prominent place in the history of mathematics and the history … [Read More...]