Gallery: Canvases in the Round – The European Panorama by Matias Tugores They were the IMAX theaters of their day and the images they
depicted captured the imagination of viewers in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Europe.
Chicago’s Christkindlemarkt – (Away From) Home for the Holidays by Dave Schwan Even though most are far away from home during the
holidays, the vendors at Chicago’s Christkindlemarkt share their unique holiday spirit with two million visitors annually.
The Power and Beauty of Porsche by Leah Larkin The sensuous lines of Stuttgart’s latest museum help shape a spectacular home for the
history of beauty and speed as defined by Porsche.
Bachstadt Köthen by Zac Steger Occupied since prehistoric times, today Köthen touts its connection to J.S. Bach.
Where the Wild Things Are – Krampuslauf by Anna Cramer Before the arrival of St. Nicholas, his scary alpine companion, Krampus, helps
separate the “naughty” from the “nice.”
A Nuremberg Christmas by Alevtina Altenhof As the first of Germany’s traditional Christmas markets, Nuremberg sets a nostalgic standard by
which all others are judged.
Riding the Rails Through Switzerland by Sharon Hudgins Convenience is just one of the benefits of the rail transportation system through the
glorious mountain scenery of Switzerland’s beautiful locales.
Hunting in Germany by Robert A. Selig Whether for sport or survival, hunting has a long history in Germany and differs considerably from the
American version of the activity.
Family Research: Reunion of Families was Long in Coming by James M. Beidler A few years ago, this column featured a roundup of the many
German-speaking peoples who lived in eastern European areas for centuries until World War II. This is a story of one such family and a heart-warming family reunion.
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