Category Archives: History

The Christmas Story – In Six Languages

The Christmas story in English. The birth of Jesus. In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor … Weiterlesen →

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A Crazy Long Weekend

This upcoming weekend is a looonnnnggg weekend, especially in the US. It starts tomorrow, Thursday the 24th of November, with THANKSGIVING DAY. Friday the 25th of November is BLACK FRIDAY. Saturday the 26th of November is SMALL BUSINESS DAY. then … Weiterlesen →

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The Marree Man

Track to Lake Eyre near Marree, Australia. As one knows meantime, I lived many years in Australia and have a strong bond to this country. That’s why I still follow local happening’s and information’s, reading local papers and have close … Weiterlesen →

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Nan Madol – Part 2

Remember, I mentioned in my post „Nan Madol – Part 1“ (which you SHOULD  read before this one), I left Pohnpei in a dizzy and bit rainy morning. No problem at all, just above the clouds wonderful sunshine and 30 … Weiterlesen →

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Nan Madol – Part 1

A Pohnpeian proverb states that „if one tells everything he knows he will die“. One man explained that knowledge is like a full cup of water, which once turned upside down has nothing left. A man who reveals everything has … Weiterlesen →

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Chicken Cacciatore Day

Every year on the 15th of October is international Chicken Cacciatore Day. Either you have not gotten over all of the delicious dishes you’ve been eating lately, and wish there was more, or you have decided to eat healthier from … Weiterlesen →

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Beer and Pizza Day

Celebrated each year on 9th of October. International Beer and Pizza Day pays homage to one of the most iconic food and drink combinations on the planet Earth. Both beer and pizza come in a countless number of varieties and … Weiterlesen →

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Very Very Sad

A fire has destroyed the famous Baroque church of San Sebastian in the Peruvian colonial city of Cusco.That incident happened already some days ago, but I was waiting to find some pics of the fire and damage in the internet … Weiterlesen →

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Teddy Bear Day

Today, 9th of September 2016,  is International Teddy Bear Day. The Teddy Bear is one of the most popular toys for children, and holds a special place in many adults hearts, too. This lovable stuffed animal has a day all … Weiterlesen →

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Collecting – Teddy Bears 1

Originally, stuffed bears were referred to as simply browns or just bears. In November of 1902, the President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (who’s nickname was „Teddy“ for good friends), an avid hunter, went on a bear-hunting trip while … Weiterlesen →

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