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German Sense of Humor
German humor style is often a hasty rude satire. Popular German cabarets of pre-war period are worldwide famous for their nipping jokes. The traditions of German political satire are rather old and conservative, especially in Eastern Germany. In most large cities there were cabarets financed by the government. Texts went through the obligatory censor, the […]
November 14 in German History
November 14, 1716 Death of Gottfried Leibniz in Hannover. Leibniz is the inventor of differential and integral calculus. Newton also invented calculus independently at about the same time but Leibniz was the first one to publish. November 14, 1719 Birth of Leopold Mozart in Augsburg, Germany. He was the father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Leopold […]
June 13 in German History
June 13, 1539 Birth of Jost Amman in Zürich, Switzerland. Amman was a leading painter and Printmaker of his age. June 13, 1809 Birth of Heinrich Hoffmann in Frankfurt am Main. Hoffmann is most widely known as the author of Struwwelpeter, a classic children’s book. June 13, 1885 Birth of Elisabeth Schumann in Merseburg, Germany. […]
German Christmas Stollen
Stollen is a fruit bread containing dried fruit and often covered with powdered sugar or icing sugar. The bread is usually made with chopped candied fruit and/or dried fruit, nuts and spices. Stollen is a traditional German bread usually eaten during the Christmas season, when it is called Weihnachtsstollen (after “Weihnachten”) or Christstollen (after Christ). […]
December 29 in German History
December 29, 1832 Death of Johann Friedrich Cotta. Cotta was a publisher who founded the journal Die Horen with the classic writer, Friedrich von Schiller in 1794. Cotta also published many of the works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Johann Gottfried von Herder, Christoph Martin Wieland, A. W. Schlegel, Ludwig Tieck, Jean Paul, Heinrich von […]
Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival
Berlinale is one of the largest film festival, a mega cultural event, one of the most important dates in the international film’s industry. More than 19,000 film professionals from 120 countries, including 3,800 journalists, are accredited for the Berlin International Film Festival every year. For two weeks, art, glamour, parties and business meet at the […]
February 23 in German History
February 23, 1011 Death of St. Willigis von Mainz ( ? – 1011) St. Willigis was born to the family of a wagon builder in a village in Lower Saxony, Germany. He became the chancellor of Germany under the emperor Otto I. In 975 he became the Archbishop of Mainz. In 975 he was named […]
Asamkirche, Munich
St. Johann Nepomuk, better known as the Asam Church (Asamkirche) is a church in Munich, southern Germany, built from 1733 to 1746 by the brothers Egid Quirin Asam and Cosmas Damian Asam as their private church. Due to resistance of the citizens, the brothers were forced to make the church accessible to the public. The […]
German Christmas Market Food: What to Eat and Drink
When you step into a German Christmas market, your senses are instantly surrounded by twinkling lights, traditional music, and above all, irresistible smells. The sizzling sausages, sweet roasted nuts, and steaming mugs of Glühwein are more than just treats – they’re deeply rooted in cultural traditions that stretch back centuries. From regional specialties to timeless […]
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Sauerkraut Recipes
Sauerkraut is probably the most well known German food. Sauerkraut is finely sliced green cabbage that has been fermented by lactic acid bacteria. The fermentation process (also known as pickling) … [Read More...]
Free State of Bavaria – Travel Destination
As a traditional site for family vacations, Bavaria is the most popular holiday center in the Federal Republic of Germany. Bavaria is Germany's largest and oldest state. Bavaria is the most fancied … [Read More...]
The Stresemann Era in Weimar Republic
Gustav Stresemann, a German politician and statesman who served as Chancellor in 1923 (for a brief period of 102 days) and Foreign Minister 1923–1929, during the Weimar Republic. He was co-laureate of … [Read More...]
Kaiser Wilhelm I: The First Emperor of a United Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm I might not be as flashy as Bismarck or as controversial as his grandson Wilhelm II, but without him, there would be no German Empire. As the first Emperor of a united Germany, Wilhelm … [Read More...]
The History of Traditional German Clothing
When you picture traditional German clothing, your mind likely conjures images of women twirling in colorful dirndls and men in sturdy leather shorts raising beer steins at Oktoberfest. While these … [Read More...]
Population Distribution and Urbanization in Germany
Following unification, the Federal Republic encompassed 356,958 square kilometers and was one of the largest countries in Europe. With about 81.3 million people in mid-1995, it ranked second behind … [Read More...]
German Wines
You will probably be surprised to see an article about German wine, why not beer, right? Indeed, being the most popular drink among the Germans, beer has captured attention of the whole country and … [Read More...]
German Flag
The flag of Germany was adopted in its present form in 1919. It was readopted with the new constitution of 1949. It is a tricolour, made of three equal horizontal bands coloured black (top), red, and … [Read More...]
German Salads
Germany is often celebrated for its hearty meats, rich gravies, and iconic baked goods—but there’s an equally important side to German cuisine that deserves the spotlight: salads. Known as Salate in … [Read More...]
German Birthday Traditions: Surprising Customs
Birthdays are celebrated around the world, but Germany brings its own set of traditions, superstitions, and quirky customs to the occasion - some of which surprise even seasoned travelers. From an … [Read More...]