Just over a decade ago, Jella Haase was recognized as the best young actress at the Bavarian Film Awards. Since beginning her acting career as a teenager, Haase has gone from roles in made-for-TV films and television crime series to starring in major motion pictures and as the title character in a prestigious Netflix series. […]
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In Philadelphia, you know spring is just around the corner when the Philadelphia Flower Show sets up shop in Center City. The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is the 195th year of the show, and each year there is a certain excitement and anticipation as you wonder what awaits. This year, there is no snow or
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A spring break in the Outer Banks of North Carolina can be just what you need for reinvigoration after the long winter months. Enjoy the crashing ocean waves, sunny skies, and fresh sea air! The Outer Banks in April and May, in particular, isn’t quite at its peak travel time yet. That means crowds are
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When Vienna, Austria‘s Wanda burst onto the German-language music scene in 2014 it was seemingly out of nowhere. But before the end of that year, the band had a huge hit on their hands with their infectious single “Bologna.” Today, nearly a decade later, the band is on the verge of releasing their sixth studio
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International audiences may already know Oliver Masucci from his role in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore or the Netflix series Dark. The actor has long been recognized for his work in the German film industry with a number of awards and accolades. So now is the perfect time to get to know the work
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Manchester, England, is world-renowned for many things: music (Oasis, Joy Division, the Smiths), football (or soccer, if you prefer), and being the first industrialized city in the world. But the city is also home to Chetham’s Library, the oldest free public reference library in the English-speaking world. The library has been a source of knowledge
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The Academy Awards in early 2023 certainly put German films back on the map. The exciting wins — four awards including Best International Feature Film — for director Edward Berger’s film All Quiet on the Western Front were a bit of a surprise. The massive attention to the film put the entire cast in the
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Looking for some festive music for your holiday party? Or just some tunes to listen to while you wrap gifts? Perhaps you just want to put on some music and get into the Christmas spirit? The reason doesn’t matter. But now isn’t the time to slack off with your German language practice. May your days
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Learning a foreign language like German is difficult! There are no corners that you can cut and no shortcuts you can take. It is all about putting in the hard work. But, that doesn’t mean that learning a foreign language can’t be fun. With this German language learning gift guide, you can send a message
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When it comes to the Christmas holiday, Germany is full of many wonderful traditions. They range from delectable sweets to festive and charming decorations and, of course, timeless German Christmas music. I have pulled together some of the best German Christmas decorations and some of my favorite German holiday sweets to help you to create
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Germany is known for its engineering but most of us can’t realistically gift our friends and family a German-made automobile. But there is more to the country than simply fast machines. If you’re searching for a gift for a special and discerning lover of Germany, then I’ve got just the gift guide for you! I’ve
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Get ready to feel festive and holly-jolly because the winter holidays are upon us! From Hanukkah to Christmas in Philadelphia, the suburbs, the tri-state area, and everywhere in between, it’s time to deck the halls and countdown to the New Year! But before that happens, there are plenty of winter festivals and Christmas events in
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