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Merkel's Bold Move and a Needed Correction Jan. 03, 2016
Time magazine made a solid news judgment in naming German Chancellor Angela Merkel its 2015 "Person ... Read More
Vacation (Part 3 of 4) Aug. 01, 2015
"Your wedding was a real American wedding — like in the movies!" my friend exclaimed. I always... Read More
Vacation (Part 2 of 4) Jul. 25, 2015
For over a third of my life, I have identified as a backpacker. It's not true. Not really. I certain... Read More
Vacation (Part 1 of 4) Jul. 18, 2015
There were many things we knew we had to prepare for prior to taking six planes, four trains and two... Read More
Who Lost Iraq? Jun. 09, 2015
After the pro-Western government of China was forced to flee to the island of Taiwan in 1949, when t... Read More
Destination Wedding May. 02, 2015
I hate to fly. Since having my son, I've tried to do it as little as possible. It's one thing to sen... Read More
Two Warnings Mar. 17, 2015
When Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on March 3rd, i... Read More
Ancient Rome's Legacy Lives on in Germany, Switzerland Dec. 07, 2014
By Carl H. Larsen "Bloody gladiator fights took place here," reads the brochure greeting visitors to... Read More
Behind the Sinking of the Lusitania Sep. 02, 2014
About how America became involved in certain wars, many conspiracy theories have been advanced ̵... Read More
Touring Augsburg's Fuggerei: World's Oldest Housing Settlement Aug. 17, 2014
By Sharon Whitley Larsen Imagine paying only $1.20 per year in rent! That's what some 150 residents ... Read More
Romantic Gems of Germany Aug. 16, 2014
By Sharon Whitley Larsen Although I've visited Germany several times, touring the larger, well-known... Read More
Bloodguilt Over Jews Leads to Blood Libels Against Jews Jul. 16, 2014
If there's one place on Earth that should understand the danger of Jew hatred, it is Frankfurt, Germ... Read More
A Bitter After-taste Jun. 17, 2014
The news from Iraq that Islamic terrorists have now taken over cities that American troops liberated... Read More
Diamond Carousel Pattern Circles Dishes Apr. 18, 2014
Q: I was given the set of dishes in this photo and would like to know more about them, as well as th... Read More
Investing in Germany Mar. 12, 2014
Dear Mr. Berko: Because Germany has the strongest economy in Europe, I figured it would be a good id... Read More
Cruz Control? Feb. 18, 2014
Freshman Senator Ted Cruz says many things that need to be said and says them well. Moreover, some o... Read More
January-February 1944: The Anzio Idea, The Rapido Reality Feb. 12, 2014
The high-risk, high-payoff battle plan of "the Anzio idea" tantalized U.S. and British commanders se... Read More
Bitcoin Revolution Jan. 15, 2014
The big online retailer Overstock.com now accepts payment in Bitcoin. That's good news for lovers of... Read More
Vintage Travel Poster Is View to the Past Dec. 20, 2013
Q: Enclosed is a photo of one of the vintage travel posters that were found in my family's basement.... Read More
Nature-Inspired Majolica Ware Dec. 13, 2013
Q: I am enclosing a photo of a plate that once belonged to my grandmother. I am now 82, so it must b... Read More
