Schwarz Rot Gold (black red gold) are the colors of the German flag. But where do the colors come from? Find out here.
Author: Anika Rieper
Germerican (Schleswig-Holstein, Pennsylvania)
Master's in German Literature and Social Psychology
Avid Reader and Bookseller
German Teacher
Cinderella, Aschenputtel, Aschenbrödel – one of the most beloved fairy tale characters has many names, and even more versions. Read here about the two most prominent ones.
How well do you know Grimm’s Fairy Tales? I have collected eight images showing eight different fairy tales. Do you know which ones they are?
Let’s talk about all things Schirm – in honor of Umbrella Day! German words, expressions, umbrellas (or Schirme) in books, TV, music ….
February 9th is National Toothache Day! In the light of this important (?) holiday, I collected German words and idioms about teeth. Pictures, English translations, examples and videos are included.
Felix Hoffmann, a chemist working for Bayer at the turn of the last century, is often credited with the invention of aspirin. But was it really him and what role did he play in the development of heroin? Find out here:
Pancake translates to “Pfannkuchen” in German, but they are not the same. And then there are German Pancakes. Find out what’s what.
Are you considering baking a German Chocolate Cake for your German friend or co-worker? You might want to know that German Chocolate Cake isn’t actually German.
Who doesn’t like Marzipan, this delicious almond candy covered in chocolate or added to cakes? Read here about the history and how to make your own.
Elisabeth Schwarzhaupt was the first female Federal Minister of Germany. She was the Minister of Health from 1961 until 1966.
