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June 14 in German History
June 14, 1757 Death of Karl August Archduke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. He made an intellectual center of Weimar through his invitation and patronage of Goethe, Herder, Schelling, Hegel and Schiller. June 14, 1862 Birth of John Ulric Nef in Herisau, Switzerland. Nef was a chemist who demonstrated that carbon can have a valence. He came to […]
October 30 in German History
October 30, 1466 Death of Johann Fust, a financial backer of Johannes Gutenberg. October 30, 1882 Birth of Günther von Kluge in Posen, Germany (now Poland). Kluge was a WWII German general who fought in Russia from 1941-1943 and replaced von Rundstedt on the Western Front in 1944. Suspected of being involved in the assassination […]
Vocational Education and Training in Germany
The German education system has been praised for its ability to provide quality general education combined with excellent specific training for a profession or a skilled occupation. In 1992 about 65 percent of the country’s workforce had been trained through vocational education. In the same year, 2.3 million young people were enrolled in vocational or […]
Träubleskuchen – Swabian Red Currant Cake
Hands down the best red currant cake out there – Träubleskuchen! The etymology of its name is very curious. In Swabian, anything can – and will – be diminuted by adding the suffix -le to the noun. Thus a car – Auto – becomes an Autole, a little car, and a house – Haus – […]
The Rise of the Hanseatic League
Picture a medieval German merchant ship—its hull full of grain, furs, and salted fish—sailing toward a bustling port on the North Sea. On shore, a trading hall bearing the insignia of the Hanseatic League awaits. This wasn’t just a commercial transaction. It was part of a network that shaped the economy, diplomacy, and identity of […]
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 populated countries in Europe. Yes, the country has a staggering population size of 83,517,000 people, and counting! And, even though Germany […]
How to Peel White Asparagus
Learn how to peel white asparagus Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: 5 minutes Here’s How: White asparagus must be peeled, as the outside is fibrous and even woody at times. The usual way to peel asparagus is to hold it in your non-dominant hand, gripping it gently right below the head with the thumb and […]
Development of the Health Care System in Germany
Nearly everyone residing in Germany is guaranteed access to high-quality comprehensive health care. Statutory health insurance (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung–GKV) has provided an organizational framework for the delivery of public health care and has shaped the roles of payers, insurance or sickness funds, and providers, physicians, and hospitals since the Health Insurance Act was adopted in 1883. […]
German Adjectives in Pictures – Part 2
An easy, fun way to learn German adjectives! A series of pictures by Delia Tello is so self-explanatory, no translations are needed.
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German Wine Guide: An Exploration of Deutschland’s Finest Vintages
Germany's wine landscape is as complex as it is captivating, with a history as deep and varied as the soils that nurture its vines. With an emphasis on quality, tradition, and a touch of innovation, … [Read More...]
April 25 in German History
April 25, 1849 Birth of Felix Klein (1849-1925) in Düsseldorf, Germany. Klein was a German mathematician, known for his work in group theory, complex analysis, non-Euclidean geometry, and on … [Read More...]
Neuschwanstein Castle – the Legendary King’s Escape
The Neuschwanstein castle was the most favorite place of the king Ludwig II, king of Bavaria conquered by Prussia after the war between alliance of Bavaria and Austria and Prussia. Ludwig strove to … [Read More...]
Love in Translation: How Germans Express Romance
Love doesn’t always speak the same language - literally or culturally. When it comes to German romance, communication is shaped by values that are often at odds with what foreigners expect. Whether … [Read More...]
Heimat: Why Germans Feel So Strongly About Their Hometown
In Germany, few words carry as much emotional weight - or cultural complexity - as Heimat. Often translated as “homeland” or “hometown,” Heimat is more than geography. It evokes identity, belonging, … [Read More...]
German Easter Bunny Recipes
Some last-minute recipes of Easter bunny-shaped cakes and cookies Easter is not all about hard-boiled eggs. You cannot make it with egg salads only! Let's honor Easter rabbit - the one who hides … [Read More...]
Albert Einstein Quotes
Here you can find the best Quotes of Albert Einstein - a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has … [Read More...]
The Middle Ages in German History
Picture a castle perched high on a misty hill, knights in chainmail clanking through narrow village streets, and monks illuminating manuscripts in candlelit scriptoriums. Welcome to The Middle Ages in … [Read More...]
Albert Einstein
When we hear the name of Albert Einstein, we mostly just think of two things: a) Genius of physics, b) E=mc2. But there is more to know about Albert Einstein than just that. Einstein was a … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]