What a View—Geierlay Rope Bridge In Brief February 27, 2019At a height of 100 meters (328 feet), Germany’s second longest rope bridge opens up a unique view of the...
Theodor Fontane History February 27, 2019In 2019, Germany honors its 19th century master of realism. By Jackie Guigui-Stolberg We German-Americans today can so easily...
Involuntary Soldiers for the War in America: The Rest of the Story History February 27, 2019After over 200 years, the question still remains…were young German men kidnapped and forced to serve in the military of...
The Schneller Compound: A Window to Jerusalem’s Past, Present and Future Travel February 27, 2019A Lutheran missionary travels from Basel to Jerusalem and his contributions to the local population are still respected and remembered...
Mühlhausen History February 27, 2019From its status as an important port of trade to its connection with Thomas Müntzer and the German Peasants’ War,...
Popular Pancakes Food February 27, 2019By Sharon Hudgins Photographs courtesy Sharon Hudgins From north to south, east to west, the Germans, Austrians and Swiss...
Saxony’s Triple Treat: The Elbe River, Graceful Steamboats and Grand Palaces Travel February 27, 2019Onboard the Leipzig on Dresden’s Elbe River. By Don Heimburger • Photographs courtesy Don Heimburger Calmly cruising down the...
Potsdam Through the Ages History February 27, 2019From the beauty of Sanssouci to the Cold War history of Glienicke Bridge, Potsdam offers an enticing side-trip option when...
Hanomag—The Hanoverian Heavy-Hitter Culture February 27, 2019From locomotive and automobiles to armored personnel carriers, Hanomag made a name for itself by producing machinery of lasting quality....
Salt of the Earth—Mining the Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden Culture February 27, 2019A brief look into the life of a salt miner and a lifestyle that dates back half a millennium. Courtesy...
