Swiss Collector to Repatriate Indigenous Artifacts
A Swiss collector who has amassed thousands of Indigenous artifacts said he is eager to have his collection repatriated back to the communities it came from. Read the full article:
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Preserving and researching the history of German immigration to Canada
The German-Canadian Studies (GCS) at the University of Winnipeg is working on a project dedicated to preserving and researching the history of German immigration to Canada. They are seeking donations of private materials such as letters, diaries, photographs, movies and personal documents that capture the experience of German immigrants in Canada over…
Taylor Swift fans flock to German museum to see Ophelia painting
Taylor Swift fans are driving a surge in popularity of a German museum exhibiting a portrait of the Shakespeare character Ophelia, recently reimagined in a song and music video from Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl. Museum Wiesbaden, in the central German state of Hessen, saw hundreds more…
Oscar Peterson’s German Connection
1925-2025 – Happy Birthday Oscar! Here is a small compilation from when Oscar Peterson was in the Black Forest / Germany. From 1963 he regularly visited Villingen to make recordings with Hans-Georg Brunner-Schwer (HGBS). Many of these recordings were released on HGBS’s record label MPS-Records. Most Perfect Sound! This is…
Keeping stories of Mennonite immigration from disappearing
The University of Winnipeg is conducting a large oral history project on Mennonites in Canada, with the purpose of capturing stories of those who fled the Soviet Union in the 1920s before those stories are lost. Read more about the project:
Uncover the past at Kronau Heritage Museum
Step into Saskatchewan’s rich history with Jenelle Lippai #Onthego at the Kronau Heritage Museum finding out about the amazing exhibits there. Check out the video above or via link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/video/2025/07/09/uncover-the-past-at-kronau-heritage-museum/
The Top Van Life Destinations Across Germany, Switzerland And Austria
Embark on a journey through the heart of Europe, where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland beckon with their rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Read the article from Discover Germany here.
How to speak Denglish like a true German
Did you ever wonder if Germans use English words as they should be used. You might be surprised. Read the article from DW to have some fun. Link
The tradition of the April joke
The history goes back at least to 1530 in Augsburg. When speculators lost quite a bit of money. Read the full article in Deutschland.de
Gerd Nefzer wins Oscar for visual effects in Dune
German visual effects artist Gerd Nefzer won an Oscar for his work on Dune, showcasing his mastery in cinematic special effects. His stunning visuals brought Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic to life. Read the full article on ‘Deutsche Welle’ here.
