What’s for dinner? … Part II Culture January 9, 2024We continue to explore European food culture and seek answers to our question—what’s for dinner—during the Middle Ages.By Robert A....
Getting to the(Wet or Dry) Bottomof Food Memories Culture January 9, 2024By James M. Beidler When it comes to German food and genealogy, one usually thinks of recipes being passed from...
Alle Jahre Wieder Culture November 6, 2023Munich’s Bavarian National Museum showcases the world’s finest collection of Christmas Crèches.by Jackie Guigui-Stolberg Hallelujah, Christmastime in Munich! Shop for...
Christmastide Culture November 6, 2023Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25 and when did our holiday tradition of the Christmas tree begin?By Robert...
Christkindlmarkt Magic Culture November 6, 2023Whether you travel to Europe or stay stateside, magic awaits at Christkindlmarkts. Christkindlmarkt is an intangible cultural experience as main...
“O’zapft is!” Culture August 31, 2023September 16 – October 3, 2023 “To a peaceful Wiesn!” greetings will be shared by Munich’s Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter...
Lehards Culture August 31, 2023Words fail to fully describe the experience of this famous Bavarian horse pilgrimage.By AnnElise Makin Lehards is’! When you live...
The Viennese Heuriger Culture August 31, 2023We read and hear so much about the Bavarian Oktoberfest, but little to nothing about Heuriger which is considered an...
Universitas Culture June 26, 2023Explore the early roots of the university system from medieval monastic schools to a European vehicle of higher education.By Robert...
Heidi Culture June 26, 2023A children‘s book conquers the world.By Dr. Peter O. BüttnerPhotographs courtesy Heidiseum No other literary work has had a greater...