1888 was the year when the German empire had three emperors: Kaiser Wilhelm I, Kaiser Friedrich III, and Kaiser Wilhelm II. Therefore it is called “Dreikaiserjahr”.
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I’m Anika and here to share with you some facts or stories about Germany that you might not know.ย More about me and my story here.
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Recent Posts
- Bird of the Year 1996 and 2024: Kiebitz (Northern Lapwing)
- German Christmas Songs: Morgen, Kinder, wird’s was geben – Tomorrow, Children, There Will Be Something
- Beacons in the Night: Lighthouses in Germany – North Frisia
- Johannistag (St. John’s Day) in Germany and Austria
- The Maikรคfer (May Bug) in Germany and German Culture
- Donauwelle – A Cake Inspired by the Danube River
- German Spring Song: Alle Vรถgel sind schon da
- Who Was … Agnes Pockels?
- Glรผhwein: Red, White, and Spritz
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