Culture & Society
German Folk Festivals Calendar
Germany is well known for its traditions and lively culture, which are best experienced at its many folk festivals. These events are not...
Henrik MüllerMay 13, 2025
What Is the German Reunification Timeline?
The German reunification timeline shows how East and West Germany, once split during the Cold War, became one country again. This important change,...
Henrik MüllerMay 12, 2025
Fasching Costume Ideas
Fasching is the lively German carnival season, filled with parades, parties, and, of course, lots of creative costumes! Also called Karneval or Fastnacht...
Henrik MüllerMay 11, 2025
What Are Hanseatic League Cities?
Hanseatic League cities were lively towns and ports that formed the core of the Hanseatic League, a strong network of merchant guilds and...
Henrik MüllerMay 9, 2025
How the German Political System Works
Germany runs on a well-organized political system that mixes democracy with a federal setup. At its center, Germany is a democratic and federal...
Henrik MüllerMay 5, 2025
German Neighbors Etiquette
Getting to know your neighbors in Germany can seem a bit tricky if you’re not used to structured and rule-based living. Germans treat...
Henrik MüllerMay 3, 2025
German Industrial Revolution
The German Industrial Revolution was a period of great change, mainly from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. During this time, Germany went...
Henrik MüllerApril 30, 2025
German Words That Have No English Translation
German has a reputation for its long, compound words and strict grammar, but it’s also full of unique words that don’t have a...
Henrik MüllerApril 28, 2025
Deutsche Folklore-Geschichten: Die Zeitlose Anziehungskraft Alter Märchen
German folklore stories have grown out of centuries of spoken tradition, local influences, and important changes in history. These tales include magical fairy...
Henrik MüllerApril 27, 2025
