All tagged History
Family visits used to easy, but after so many years, it’s becoming harder to keep realtives entertained when they come to Germany. Luckily I have a secret weapon. When all else fails, we pack everyone into the car and head to Neuschwanstein. What’s it like visiting an icon of Bavarian culture and why does it seem so few Germans have done it themselves?
The British monarchy fascinates many in Germany, and as a British person, I’m often called upon to explain why it still exists. Is there a reason Britain continues to cling to the Royal Family, and why might that prevent the UK from moving forward?
Family visits used to easy, but after so many years, it’s becoming harder to keep realtives entertained when they come to Germany. Luckily I have a secret weapon. When all else fails, we pack everyone into the car and head to Neuschwanstein. What’s it like visiting an icon of Bavarian culture and why does it seem so few Germans have done it themselves?
We’re no longer living in the same Germany we were a week ago. The invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally changed German politics and possibly society at large. What can history tell us about this change and is that knowledge even useful
There’s always a feeling of inevitability about England vs Germany at a major football tournament. Fans from both sides anticipate the upcoming clash, does Germany really consider England a major football rival and why do England fans often feel the fixture is more more than just a game of football?
When discussions turn to how nations remember and the role of public spaces in national memory, I can’t help but think about Germany. How does Germany confront the past and what might other nations learn from it?
Fasching is a favorite time of year for many Germans, with a long tradition going back to the medieval period. Although primarily a celebration, the costumes worn by some have come under scrutiny due to accusations of racism and cultural stereotyping. Can a costume be racist even if worn in celebration and is ignorance ever a defence?
Britain is still fascinated by World War II, but is that all they know about Germany?
Wondering what to do when the family comes to visit? Germany has an answer to the expat conundrum.
German angst is a common complaint, with Germans worrying about what the future holds. The UK is pessimistic too, but in comparison are the British too optimistic and how will that impact the beginning of Brexit?
Politicians in Germany and the UK use history as a blunt instrument to gain votes and bludgeon their opponents, but are we really susceptible to bad history?
There is trouble in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The AfD are on the rise, with parallels on both sides of the Atlantic, but will Germany suffer the same problems?
