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German Adjectives in Pictures – Part 3
An easy, fun way to learn German adjectives! A series of pictures by Delia Tello is so self-explanatory, no translations are needed.
February 27 in German History
February 27, 272 Birth of Constantine. Constantine the Great was the emperor of the Roman Empire. He had started his political career as one of the four Roman Emperors at the time of the division of power. He ruled the Western Empire from the city of Trier (now in Germany). He later waged battle against […]
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 Stuttgart, Germany. Mörike was one of the greatest German lyric poets. He also wrote novels and novellas. His best known novella is Mozart auf […]
Fuggerei
The Fuggerei is the world’s oldest social housing complex still in use. It is a walled enclave within the city of Augsburg, Bavaria. It takes its name from the Fugger family and was founded in 1516 by Jakob Fugger the Younger (known as “Jakob Fugger the Rich”) as a place where the needy citizens of […]
The Oktoberfest Parade: Marching Through Bavarian History
For many Oktoberfest visitors, the festival begins with a cold beer and the rhythmic blast of brass music echoing through massive tents. But for Munich locals and culture-savvy travelers, Oktoberfest begins on the streets – with one of the world’s most spectacular folk processions. The Trachten- und Schützenzug – or Costume and Riflemen’s Parade – […]
Wieskirche – The Pilgrimage Church
The Wieskirche, or Wies Church, is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in southern Germany. It is situated between Steingaden and Wildsteig on the Romantic Road – or, to be more accurate, slightly off the road on a country lane to the small hamlet of Wies. The Pilgrimage Church of Wies is an […]
Kartoffelbrot – German Potato Bread
This delicious bread is made from mashed potatoes and flour. The combination may seem a little unusual but the end result is extraordinarily soft and springy bread. Ingredients: 300 g potatoes, peeled, boiled 1 tsp dried fast-action yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing 1 tsp fine sea salt 300g […]
World War Memories
Life in Germany before and after the Versailles Treaty, and Hitler’s rise to power By Dorothea von Schwanenfluegel Lawson It is a pleasure to share a few thoughts with the Internet world. You must understand, all this technology is new to me, & frankly at my age, I’m not sure I can keep up with […]
Karneval in Germany: The Crazy Carnival Tradition
At around eight o’clock on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday, a train arriving in Cologne looks like a very strange commuter service. A man in a banana suit is asleep against the window. Two women dressed as bees are already opening bottles of Sekt. Someone’s grandmother, dressed as a pirate, is handing out chocolate to […]
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Oskar Sala, the Electronic Music Pioneer
Oskar Sala was one of the most important figures and pioneers of electronic music of the 20th century. As a musician, composer, and natural scientist, he fully devoted himself to the playing and … [Read More...]
Halloween: Trick or Treat?
Trick or Treat? Treat!!! November... Cold biting wind is howling outside the window, the pale moon is swimming above the naked trees, and one can almost see all kinds of broom-riding witches and … [Read More...]
Foreigners In Germany
A total of nearly 8.2 million people holding only foreign citizenship were registered in the Central Register of Foreigners (AZR) at the end of 2014. This was the highest number of foreigners ever … [Read More...]
August 12 in German History
August 12, 1644 Birth of Heinrich Biber in Wartenberg, Bohemia (Austrian Empire, now Czech Republic). Biber was a composer and violinist who worked as court musician for the Archbishop of … [Read More...]
Valentine’s Day in Germany – Valentinstag
February 14th is Valentine's Day, and though celebrating Valentine’s Day has only become popular within the last few decades in Germany, there are several traditions Germans have taken on … [Read More...]
Abendbrot – The German Evening Bread Tradition
In Germany, dinner isn’t always a hot, heavy affair. Enter Abendbrot - literally “evening bread” - a cherished tradition that brings families together around a table of hearty bread, sliced meats, … [Read More...]
Simple Reasons Why Learning German Is Worth Your While
Many people arrive in Germany without speaking a word of the language. While some put months of their lives into mastering the language, others choose not to. There are lots of reasons for that: … [Read More...]
Silence in German Culture: Why Quietness Is a Virtue
If you’ve ever ridden a German train, sat in a waiting room, or stood in line at a bakery and thought, “Why is everyone so quiet?”, you’ve stumbled upon one of the most distinct features of German … [Read More...]
Max Planck
Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck, or simply Max Planck (born in Kiel on April 23, 1858 – died in Göttingen on October 4, 1947) was a German theoretical physicist. Planck made many contributions to … [Read More...]
German Idioms-2
Related Articles:German Idioms – Part 1: Everyday Sayings ExplainedGerman Idioms – Part 2: More Quirky ExpressionsGerman Idioms – Part 3: Insightful Sayings UncoveredGerman Idioms – Part 4: Final … [Read More...]