The Mosaics of Berlin’s Victory Column – Part 5
The fifth segment of Anton von Werner’s monumental mosaics is among the most dramatic. A commander in a red cloak, raising his staff of command…
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Lilies – My Favourite Flower
Source There are flowers that simply bloom, and then there are flowers that…
Finding Friends That Are Alike — Joining the Sentinel Badge Club
Over the last days, while browsing through communities and profiles, I stumbled upon something I hadn’t really noticed before — the Sentinel…
The Mosaics of Berlin’s Victory Column – Part 4
The fourth segment of Anton von Werner’s mosaics depicts the victory parade after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71 – one of the most pivotal…
The Mosaics of Berlin’s Victory Column – Part 3
In the third segment of Anton von Werner’s mosaics, we encounter a striking mixture of myth and history. Unlike the explicitly historical scenes –…
Waterways in Berlin and Brandenburg – Between Leisure and Lively Traffic
When people think of Berlin, they usually picture the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, or the buzzing nightlife. But there is another, often…
St. Mary’s Church at Alexanderplatz – A Haven of Silence in Berlin’s Heart
In the vibrant center of Berlin, just steps away from the towering TV Tower and the iconic Red City Hall, stands a building that has defied the noise…
More Berlin Monuments in Van Gogh Style
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I have a special love for Berlin’s iconic landmarks. Today, I’m excited to share another…
The Klostermühle – A Hidden Gem of History and Relaxation
Nestled quietly between Finsterwalde and Frankfurt an der Oder, on the shores of Lake Madlitz, lies a place where time seems to stand still: the Klostermühle. Today it serves as…
📚 Book Review: "A Short History of the World in 50 Books" by Dan Smith
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) There are books about history, there are books about literature – and then there are books that brilliantly combine the two. A Short…