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...
Hartford Sängerbund—Celebrating 160 Years! History June 27, 2018By Mark Jahne Photographs courtesy Mark Jahne The Hartford (Connecticut) Sängerbund is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year, highlighted by...
Rocket Man—Wernher von Braun History March 13, 2018One man’s knowledge and desire helped the United States open a doorway to space. By Peter Vogt The rise...
Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen (30 March 1818 – 11 March 1888) and his Raiffeisenbank in the German Banking System History March 13, 2018Remembering the man who witnessed famine and suffering and established a banking system to serve the working class. By Robert...
“Seeing” What Can’t Be Seen—The Discoveries of Austrian Archaeology History March 13, 2018Using technology to “unearth” archaeological treasures without moving a single shovelful of dirt. By Crispin Andrews Austrian scientists have...
