Maybe you know him as the little brother of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, but Ludwig Emil Grimm was an artist in his own right: a painter, etcher, and engraver. Take a look at his life and artwork.
Author: Anika Rieper
Germerican (Schleswig-Holstein, Pennsylvania)
Master's in German Literature and Social Psychology
Avid Reader and Bookseller
German Teacher
Alfred Hitchcock movies are popular in many countries. But the titles are translated into different languages but it’s not always a direct translation. Continue reading to find out what Hitchcock’s movies are called in German.
On March 9th, 1152, Frederick I was crowned King of Germany. Read about the Aachen Cathedral and Friedrich Barbarossa.
International Women’s Day or Weltfrauentag is celebrated on March 8th. How was this date chosen and why?
Schwarz Rot Gold (black red gold) are the colors of the German flag. But where do the colors come from? Find out here.
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:
