People and History

  • schneider von ulm, albrecht ludwig berblinger trying to fly across the danube and landing in the river, flying tailor of ulm
    The Sad Story of the “Schneider von Ulm”
    by Anika Rieper
    “Der Schneider von Ulm” (Tailor of Ulm) was a German tailor, inventor, and aviation pioneer. Unfortunately, his public flight in 1811 across the Danube ended with him plummeting into the river. However, it was not due to his inferior “flying machine”.
  • The Historic Ludwigseisenbahn: Germany’s First Steam Train
    by Anika Rieper
    Germany’s first steam powered train was the “Ludwigsbahn” or “Ludwigseisenbahn” (Bavarian Ludwig Train), named after Bavarian King Ludwig I. It went from Nuremberg to Fürth for the first time on December 7, 1835.
  • elvis presley germany us army military deutschland
    When Elvis Was in Germany
    by Anika Rieper
    The King in Germany? Yes, Elvis Presley was stationed in Germany for his military service from October of 1958 until March of 1960.