Articles related to "German"



Hauptman Detzner WW I Holdout
When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.
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Lyonel Feininger German Exhibition
The artist's drawings, prints, and watercolors represent his distinctive originality with characteristics of major styles of modern art.
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Tannenberg - Lost Chance
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
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History, Trauma and Memory
In the first of this three-part series of articles on this topic, I will explore the still contentious notion that many German civilians were also victimized in WWII.
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Martin Luther and the Reformation
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.
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Ultra and the Battle for North Africa (1941-43)
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
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Growing Red Heirloom Tomatoes
Want to grow a red heirloom tomato? Here are a variety of red tomatoes with their heirloom information, days to maturity, common uses and description.
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Central Committee For Ex-Muslims
Ex-Muslim's want their own voice. Islam is the only religion that does not recognize ex-members but two brave women are trying to change this.
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Purple Flowers: Spring in the Cottage Garden
Spring is glorious in the Cottage Garden -- find out what's in mine.... I hope you like purple! Don't you just love spring!?!
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Dont Hang up Your Spurs
in the opening battles of world war two cavalry was deemed worthless. However it never faded from use and still has a place.
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Pink or Purple Heirloom Tomatoes
Thinking about growing a pink or purple heirloom tomato? See this information on days to maturity, common uses and fruit description.
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge
In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years.
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The Robot Boat of Nikola Tesla
Tesla, the legend of popular culture, inventor of AC current, grandfather of radio, radar and MRIs, invented and tested the world's first remote control weapon in 1898.
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Robert Goddard, Rocket Pioneer
An American inventor before his time, Robert Goddard invented liquid fueled rockets in 1926.
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The Invention of the Jet Engine
An Englishman and a German both contemporaniously invented jet engines.
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Berlin--Retracing the Cold War, Part 2
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Hitch-hiking: A Course in Personal Development?
Long term hitch-hikers tend to have strong personalities. At least that's what experience tells me. The surprising thing is, what little objective research into hitching I've found, lends a little credence to the idea beyond mere supposition. This article walks us through the evidence we have ...
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Airline Deals for April
Travel deals don't wait. Book these fares quickly before they expire, and enjoy your next travel adventure at a discount.
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Armenian Martyrs' Day
On April 24, 1915, in Constantinople, the Young Turks began the ethnic cleansing, or genocide, of the Turkish Armenian population.
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Car Commercials, Pizza and Running Shoes. A Little of This and
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Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers:Arguably the greatest sit-com ever!
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Italy - South Tyrol - Walking in the Dolomites
South Tyrol for outdoor vacations like mountain climbing and hiking. Explore the Seiseralm, Europe's largest area of mountain pastureland, surrounded by the Dolomites.
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Narrative Beginnings I I I
How do poets subtly introduce background information to a narrative while maintaining poetic integrity? In Les Murray’s gritty drama, Fredy Neptune, photos help.
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Purple potatoes, Garnet Yams
Purple potatoes, Rose, Garnet - spuds of yesteryear might be green with envy. Yes, potatoes can be green too! Simplicity, comfort and nutrition too. Try new potatoes.
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Snow: love it or leave it
Snow sites for kids
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The Printing Press
Johannes Gutenburg invented movable type for the printing press, and changed renaissance books.
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The War Fought Over "A Scrap of Paper:" England And The Outbreak Of WWI
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Virtual Office
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Fast Forward to F in France
Group F France World Cup 1998
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Origins of the Word Slav
There are many different ideas about the origins of the word "Slav." While no one is certain, the origins of the word "Slav" might come from Slavic terms for "word."
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Outline of Norway's History
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
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See the show! Buy the CD!: Buying cast recordings online

The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Guilford Courthouse was the decisive battle of the Southern Campaign in the American Revolution, and forced General Cornwallis to retreat to Yorktown.
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The Dieppe Raid in its Proper Context
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Who said Latin is a dead language?
How to read latin names, with useful links, and an area especially for Botanical Bloopers.
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Sword & Gold Beaches Normandy 1944
On June 6, 1944, the British Army landed in Normandy. Although, not as high profile as the American landings, Sword & Gold Beaches represented a major undertaking.
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A Tribute to Dreilinden
One of the best hitching spots in Europe falls to the cutting sword of progress ....
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All those words!
The influence of William Shakespeare on the field of music; opera, film, orchestral, ballet, etc.
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Me Hitch-hiker, You Hitch-hikee: Turning the tables
Now here's a real record for the Guinness people! Who cares how many miles you can hitch-hike, why not see how big your heart: how many hitch-hikers can you pick up?
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The Boer War (1899-1902): Britain's Wakeup Call
The Boer War was the major colonial war of British Empire history. Fought between 1899 and 1902, it was a major turning point between the 19th and the 20th centuries. Not only was the Boer War the first war for a combatant [Britain] to use concentration camps, but it also lead to much ado about the health and fitness of British soldiers. This article talks about the war itself and its impacts on British history and society.
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Author of Washington's Biography
Did George Washington, as a small boy, chop down his father's cherry tree or did Weems invent this story for his biography of George Washington entitled: Life of George W
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Embare-assed!

Popetown injunction fails
Bavarian bishops fail to stop MTV Germany from airing satirical program.
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Rhapsody Impressions

Sambucus - Elderberries for the Garden
Elderberries in cultivation have come a long way in the last 10 years, even though they've been around just about forever. Come look at some of the fine, new cultivars, read about how to grow them, or ask a question or two about anything you fancy.
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The Orff Process
Carl Orff was a German composer and educator. Orff defined the ideal music for children, "never music alone, but music connected with movement, dance, and speech - not to be listened to, meaningful only in active participation." Orff said, "Experience first, then intellectualize."
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UPDATE: IE4's "New Window" Bug
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Women who've "Wowed" us in Music!
March is Women's History Month! In honor of this event and some of the women who have left their marks in history, this article spotlights women who have wowed us with their musical talents. Not ALL of you will agree on my selection of women for this feature article. However, I hope that afer you investigate the sites offered, that you will have an appreciation for all that they have done for the music industry and most importantly, for humanity, even if their music is not your "cup of tea."
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Asparagus, Ramps, Morels
White asparagus (spargel), wild leeks (ramps) and morels all signal that spring has arrived. Enjoy my tips on preparing and enjoying these treats before they disappear.
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Stop Cluster Bombs
The Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) fight for a worldwide ban on cluster bombs. You can help to ban cluster munitions.
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