They found her in drawers, buried in garden beds, floating in old tubs. Hard as bone, cold to the touch. She didn’t blink. Didn’t bend. Still, she stayed, passed down, picked up, rarely spoken about. They called her Frozen Charlotte.
Tag: Germany
Knight’s Fall to Everlasting Love: The Forget-Me-Not Story
It’s easy to understand why Forget-Me-Not flowers earned their name. Once you’ve witnessed the sight of these beautiful blue blooms carpeting a riverbank, they become unforgettable. And when you delve into the legend surrounding them, their charm only deepens.
From Füchtner to Cosmos: Nutcracker Chronicles
Step into the enchanting world of December, where nutcracker decorations transform spaces into festive wonderlands. From petite tabletop companions to majestic life-sized guardians standing watch at front doors, nutcrackers seamlessly join the seasonal symphony alongside snowmen, Santa, and stockings.
From Teddy to Trendy: The Surprising Story of Teddy Bears
You might be surprised to discover that the beloved teddy bear owes its name to President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. During a hunting trip in Mississippi in 1902, the 26th President of the United States refused to shoot a bear that guides had clubbed and tied to a tree.
The Devil’s Bridge: Germany’s Sinister Architectural Marvel
Rakotzbrücke is often called the Devil’s Bridge because of its somewhat sinister history. Local folklore says that the devil helped to build the bridge. He then offered to assist people across it on the condition that the first soul to cross belonged to him.
Unveiling the Mouse Tower: A Twisted Medieval Tale
Located near the town of Bingen, the Mouse Tower (or “Mäuseturm” in German) is one of the Rhine River’s many toll stations. According to German folklore, however, it has a compelling and somewhat troubling history.
German Artist Creates Paintings Out of Cow Manure
At first glance, German artist Werner Härtl’s paintings look like stunning, sepia-toned pieces of artwork. In reality, though, they’re made with a surprising medium: Cow manure.
Art Installation Inspires Optimism in the Wake of COVID-19
One of the latest creations from Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota delivers something everyone could use a little more of right now: Hope.
German Project To Protect Homeless With New Sleep Pods
Winter is always a vulnerable time for the roughly 860,000 Germans who are experiencing homelessness. Add in a global pandemic, though, and this difficult period becomes even harder.
Juliane Koepcke: The Sole Survivor of the LANSA Flight 508
During this uncertain time, stories of human survival—especially in times of sheer hopelessness—can provide an uplifting swell throughout long periods of tedium and fear. This one, in particular, redefines the term: perseverance.