Category Archives: World War I

A Hundred Years Ago, Christmas was still Exciting – December 1920: Bloody Christmas

Posted on 2020-12-24 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung. I find it perfectly fitting that some states have declared a state of emergency for Christmas. Because for me, Christmas has always been a disaster to be avoided. Usually, I escaped by traveling to countries as devoid … Continue reading →

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German Migration to the USA

Posted on 2019-01-07 by Andreas Moser

Debates on migration often center on whether it is a good or a bad thing. I rather view migration as something completely normal. Migration has been a permanent component of human history. Over centuries, Germany, or rather the territories that … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (12)

Posted on 2017-04-27 by Andreas Moser

If you have doubts about humanity, listen to this podcast about a hospital in Israel treating wounded and sick Syrians. I wouldn’t have thought that many people read articles as long as the one about my decision to return to … Continue reading →

Posted in Albania, Armenia, Cinema, Cold War, Health, History, Israel, Military, Syria, USA, World War I | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

The Russian Embassy

Posted on 2015-02-03 by Andreas Moser

I am planning to go to Ukraine soon. But who knows if there will even be a Ukraine left in a few months. Russia is coming closer, at least geographically. To be on the safe side, I want to apply for … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Montenegro, Photography, Russia, Travel, World War I | Tagged | 22 Comments

Montenegro by Train

Posted on 2015-01-12 by Andreas Moser

The next train will leave at 10 o’clock, the lady at the counter signals by raising both her hands and stretching out all of her ten fingers, as if a robbery was in progress. The ticket for one of the most beautiful … Continue reading →

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Commemorating World War I

Posted on 2014-05-16 by Andreas Moser

For the 100th anniversary of World War I in 2014, the participating countries have different plans to commemorate this 4-year long war: The United Kingdom will hold a military parade in London and bask in memories of the Empire that once spun … Continue reading →

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Easily Confused (33) Erasmus students

Posted on 2014-04-16 by Andreas Moser

Young Europeans wasting their lives in 1914: Young Europeans wasting their lives in 1944: Young Europeans wasting their lives in 2014: As much as I question what Erasmus students do during their time abroad, in light of the above comparison even I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, History, Life, World War I, World War II | Tagged | 15 Comments