When analyzing ancient history, we often overlook some of the people who play unpopular but vital roles. One of such instances is people, who engage in the crucial construction of places now known as ancient sites. When we talked about
An interesting story on why Caroline, the first queen of Bavaria wasn’t a friend of Napoleon Bonaparte. Bavaria is one of the geographically largest and most historical states in Germany. With a sense of autonomy, Bavaria is located in southmost
Albrecht Durers’ paintings are mostly known as woodcut prints. This is a technique he used the most. He was protected by Emperor Maximilian I. … Read More
The Third Reich artists, like Leni Riefenstahl, played an important role in spreading Nazi propaganda. All artistic branches were culturally valuable. Some of them flourished during Hitler’s regime, and one of them was Leni Riefenstahl. Who was Leni Riefenstahl? Helene
German literature was many times in a revolution. Society once struggled to recognize a genius like Thomas Mann. Prejudice, politics and the human fear in front of the unknown. Phenomenal people with great minds and new ideas come in all
Heinrich Hoffmann, a prominent figure associated with the Third Reich. He was a close ally of Adolf Hitler and also his personal photographer. However, this ended up being more of a curse than a blessing. … Read More
Interesting facts about Bavaria are many and some of them amaze visitors. Besides my tours across the city of Munich, there are more themes that I would like to write about. King Otto I, a Bavarian Prince is one of … Read More
LGBT history has many sad chapters, but some have a flair of freedom. Art needs a master like Tom of Finland. There is something unique about his original and skilled art. When you see it, you just genuinely gravitate towards … Read More
German literature classics are a must in my tours in Munich. The utopia of fairy tales would never be the same if the Brothers Grimm didn’t come to rescue this magical kingdom. Be it the damsel in distress – Cinderella, or … Read More
Baroque sculptor wit a master painter as a brother. Hidden in plain sight within Sendlingerstraße, the heart of Munch’s bustling shopping district is the beautifully crafted Church of St John Nepomuk, you may find the best example of the art