Culture

The modern day rebirth of a true treasure in Lower Saxony. By Wibke Carter Only two years ago, in 2015, Hildesheim, in Lower Saxony, celebrated its 1200th anniversary and even in a place like Europe that ... Read More...

It may be small but Germany’s neighbor to the east overflows with culture and history. By Alevtina Altenhof Luxembourg is worth a visit at any time of the year. But when the never-ending chains of lights ... Read More...

The wood. The history. The craft. Creating violin makers in Brienz, Switzerland. By Marilyn Heimburger The beautiful lakeside town of Brienz, Switzerland has long been known for its woodcarving tradition. The... Read More...

Hunted to extinction in the 1800s, Germany’s wolves are making a comeback. By Crispin Andrews   It’s true. The wolf is back in Germany. But before everyone starts throwing away their little red ca... Read More...

By Wibke Carter It has been over 250 years since Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, erected the Palais Barberini after the model of a Roman palace. Now, the building at the Alter Markt (Old Market) in Pot... Read More...