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Walpurgisnacht – Walpurgis Night

In Germany, Walpurgisnacht, the night from 30 April to 1 May, is the night when witches are reputed to hold a large celebration on the Brocken and await the arrival of spring. Walpurgis Night (in German folklore) the night of 30 April (May Day's eve), when witches meet on the Brocken mountain and hold revels with their gods..." Brocken is the … [Read more...]

Maundy Thursday – Gründonnerstag

Also known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday has been celebrated since the earliest days of the Christian Church. It commemorates Jesus' last supper with his disciples and the institution of the Lord's Supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist. The night of Maundy Thursday is the night on which Jesus was betrayed by Judas in the … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Maulbronn Monastery

Maulbronn Monastery (Kloster Maulbronn) is one of Europe’s most complete and bestpreserved Medieval monastery complexes. It combines a multitude of architectural styles, from Romanesque to late Gothic, in one place – creating a unique atmosphere. Construction of the former Cistercian abbey, cradled in the rolling hills of the Stromberg region, … [Read more...]

Schwäbische Dätscher – Swabian Cream Cake

Schwäbische Dätscher (also called Bätscher), or Swabian Cream Cake, is a thin yeast flat bread spread with sour cream and topped with onion or leak and bacon. Ingredients: Dough 350g wheat flour 20g fresh yeast 1 teaspoon salt 40g butter 125ml milk Filling 200g sour cream 1 egg yolk salt 1/2 bunch chopped chives 100 g bacon … [Read more...]

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen – The X-Ray Discoverer

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (March 27, 1845 - Feb. 10, 1923) was a German physicist who was a recipient of the first Nobel Prize for Physics, in 1901, for his discovery of X-rays, which heralded the age of modern physics and revolutionized diagnostic medicine. Röntgen studied at the Polytechnic in Zürich and then was professor of physics at the … [Read more...]

Brägele – Fried Potatoes

Hearty, humble, and deeply satisfying, Brägele is one of Germany’s most beloved regional potato dishes. Hailing from the Swabian and Baden regions, this crispy pan-fried potato specialty is a staple in homes, beer gardens, and rural taverns across southern Germany. What sets Brägele apart is its rustic character—made with boiled potatoes from the … [Read more...]

Vesper – German Snack Time

All of us have heard of Vesper - Vesper Lynd, a striking Bond girl from the movie Casino Royale, and a drink James Bond called after her. However when it comes to Germany, it means something completely different. German Vesper comes from the verb vespern - which means having a snack between the main meals. Because adults also need to keep … [Read more...]