Fritz Lang (1890–1976) is a towering figure in film history. His work stretches over five decades, from the Expressionist silent films of his initial German period, through his brief Paris sojourn and his work as […]
GW Tip: In the U.S. you’ll find the best pretzels from PropandPeller.com! Bavarian founder Claudia Hillmeier managed to create truly authentic Bavarian twists. If you’ve ever been to a German bakery, you might have noticed […]
The Germanic American Institute is presenting an exhibit entitled “Talk about Beer: The History of Jacob Schmidt Brewery.” Learn about the complete brewing history of all six breweries that once occupied the Schmidt Brewery building. […]
Prosit Neujahr! Happy New Year! Find out what Germans eat for New Year’s and why! As much as certain party traditions are faithfully followed in Germany to celebrate New Year’s Eve, the same goes for […]
Germany’s past glows brightest in its 16 historic cities where Roman, Celtic, French, Prussian and many other influences melt together. Germany.travel has created a guide to escort you through historic settings you didn’t realize still […]
By Felix Schlagwein from Deutsche Welle Who invented the Advent wreath? How did Christmas markets start? Why do some German children believe the “Christ Child” is the one who brings presents? Find out here. 1. […]
Join the DANK Haus as they survey the history of the German speaking peoples from the scientific revolution of the 17th century, through the Enlightenment of the 18th and up to the unification of Germany […]
“1917: The Red Cross” is the first exhibit in the German American Heritage Center’s series of exhibits on 1917! Don’t miss “1917: The Red Cross,” open from January 22- May 7. Experience the Great War […]
The History of the “Schultüte” In September, for most children in America it is now “Back to School Season” with numerous trips to office supplies store in order to purchase the necessary supplies. In Germany, […]
“Blind Side” first female-led film to cross $200 mil by Pamela McClintock Sandra Bullock rang in the New Year making box office history.Sometime over the weekend, Bullock starrer “The Blind Side” became the first in […]
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