Mühlhausen History February 27, 2019From its status as an important port of trade to its connection with Thomas Müntzer and the German Peasants’ War,...
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...
29 October 1918 – 11 February 1919: Friedrich Ebert and the German November Revolution History January 7, 2019Four years of suffering after WWI and tensions between the social classes set the scene for the end of Germany’s...
In the Footsteps of the Vikings History January 7, 2019The Vikings—they emerged in the North as a terrifying new threat to impact upon the peace and prosperity of 8th...
The Wonders of Wismar History October 30, 2018Sea air, a rich and storied history and the unique and beautiful architecture of this Hanseatic city make it a...
Barbarous Strangers? The Myth and Reality of the Hessian Mercenary History October 30, 2018Many did not know where they were or why they were fighting and propaganda demonized them as German savages in...
Waldsee: Courageously Learning from History History October 30, 2018Preserving an identity in light of the horrors of WWII through education and a vow to never forget. By Daniel...
The Magic of Schwäbisch Gmünd History June 27, 2018Explore the land of crusader kings, Catholic defiance, gold and silver. By Peter Vogt It was 29 September of the...
Karl Marx at 200 History June 27, 2018Looking back at the man who contemplated the root causes of poverty and how class struggle shapes societies. By Robert...
Swiss National Day in New Glarus, Wisconsin History June 27, 2018Colorful trachten, flag throwing, alpenhorns and choirs converge to celebrate in “America’s Little Switzerland.” By Don Heimburger It’s a day...
