When the order came to hang a cross in the entrance of every state building in Bavaria, the mayor of Deggendorf was not particularly bothered by the religious symbolism. “This is about culture, not ...

Guests sit in front of full plates at the German restaurant "Suppenküche". San Francisco is known for its many kitchens and restaurants. Of all places, two Bavarians open a pub there - that was 30 ...

When studying European history, the various German monarchies come up a lot. They were figuratively and literally in the ...

On a quiet Monday in the Bavarian Forest, I wandered through a deserted village, where the air smelled old as time and the straw beds still seemed to wait for their long-gone inhabitants. The ...

Germany’s cafe culture is a blend of traditional tastes and practices from neighboring countries better known for their coffee histories. The essence of it, though, lies in savoring the coffee with ...

Located in southeastern Germany, Bavaria is known for its chalet-style houses, storybook villages, hearty mountain cuisine, and world-famous beer, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Alps.

Germany’s new democracy is fighting to survive as revolution and political violence spread after the Great War. In Bavaria, ...