Category Archives: History

Remembrance with Kebab: Babi Yar

Posted on 2020-11-12 by

I don’t know what exactly I expected when I went to the site of the largest mass shooting in the Holocaust, but this I didn’t expect. Continue reading →

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What to do with a History Degree?

Posted on 2020-11-07 by

Ever since I have been studying history, people who think that every means needs to have an end have been asking: “What do you want to do with that?” My honest answer: I want to know more and to understand … Continue reading →

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In the King’s Footsteps (Day 9) Neuschwanstein Castle

Posted on 2020-10-31 by

Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Berichts. 148 Neuschwanstein lies high above the valley, on a rock that is not really suitable for construction. The local authorities should never have approved this. I am sure there were some bribes involved… It takes … Continue reading →

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In the King’s Footsteps (Day 8) Hohenschwangau Castle

Posted on 2020-10-24 by

Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. 123 Although it’s a local bus, operated by the City of Füssen, bus no. 78 shows the destination only in English: “Hohenschwangau Castles”. This must be the loss of German culture that some people are … Continue reading →

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Film Review “Capital in the 21st Century”

Posted on 2020-10-19 by

I am usually an advocate of reading the book before the movie – or indeed of only reading the book and not spoiling it. But I haven’t yet been in the mood to delve into Thomas Piketty’s 570-page book analyzing … Continue reading →

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The Holy Ghosts of the Azores

Posted on 2020-10-14 by

After several months of research in archives, in old ruins, and especially in every bar on the island, I am ready to disclose the mysteries I have uncovered – from Holy Ghosts to the Holy Grail. Continue reading →

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In the King’s Footsteps (Day 6) Walden

Posted on 2020-10-10 by

Another day that would not end in a warm bed, but outside in a rainy night… Until I discovered a hut deep in the forest.
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In the King’s Footsteps (Day 5) Ammer Gorge

Posted on 2020-10-03 by

I had barely survived the night in the cemetery. I had not found anything to eat. And yet, on the fifth day of the hike, I would face the most dangerous part: the Ammer Gorge.
Luckily, I would soon bump into two pilgrims. Continue reading →

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Why is German reunification celebrated on 3 October?

Posted on 2020-10-03 by

Today, Germany celebrates the 30th anniversary of the reunification of East and West Germany on 3 October 1990. The history buffs among you will know that the Berlin Wall fell almost a year earlier, on 9 November 1989. So why … Continue reading →

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In the King’s Footsteps (Day 4) The Longest Day

Posted on 2020-09-26 by

On the fourth day of the hike through Bavaria, I discover the secret 5G factory, climb the highest mountain and spend the night in a cemetery.
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