German Life

April 28, 2021

Celebrating a Genealogy Giant

April 28, 2021

Johann Kalb 29 June 1721 – 19August 1780

April 28, 2021

10 of Bavaria’s Unbeatable Records

Travel

April 28, 2021

Yesteryears

March 2, 2021

Culture

GNOMES

April 28, 2021

Germanic Keepers of Treasure and Wisdom By Eric Bryan Swiss physician Paracelsus described gnomus—spirits of Renaissance magic and alchemy—in his... Read More

GERMANY: IN 45 MINUTES

April 28, 2021

Debunking stereotypes and sharing a “taste” of Germany with tour groups.By Sharon Hudgins • Photographs Courtesy Sharon Hudgins If you... Read More

Food

CHILL OUT WITH COOL SUMMER SOUPS

Food

April 28, 2021

By Sharon HudginsPhotographs Courtesy Sharon Hudgins Summer is prime time for all those luscious fruits and berries that bring their... Read More

Edible Easter
Table Decorations

Food

March 2, 2021

By Sharon Hudgins • Photographs Courtesy Mary Beth Strickler It’s that time of year again, when the stores are filled... Read More

Dessert in Austria

Food

January 4, 2021

By Peter Pabisch The term “dessert” has many alternative expressions in Austria which are hard, even impossible to translate: sweet,... Read More

History + Travel

German Immigration in the 19th Century

April 28, 2021

A novel helps tell the story.By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Historical novels can help tell the story of immigration to America....

Johann Kalb 29 June 1721 – 19August 1780

April 28, 2021

“The generous stranger” was one of America’s earliest friends and supporters in her struggle for independence. By Robert A. Selig...

10 of Bavaria’s Unbeatable Records

Travel

April 28, 2021

The largest state in Germany is more than beer, pretzels, and lederhosen. Its stunning landscapes and cities exuding cultural distinction...

Yesteryears

March 2, 2021

By Barbara Selig and Mary Selig Clara Louise Maass(June 28, 1876 – August 24, 1901)Nurse and yellow fever medical research...

Friedrich Reinhard Count of Rechteren-Limpurg