Yesterday -October 3rd- marked the 25th anniversary of German Reunification. It’s the only official national holiday here in Germany, so most restaurants, shops, and cafes were closed. The city threw a large festival around the Brandenburg Gate, complete with live music, Currywurst (Bratwurst covered in ketchup and curry powder), a ferris wheel, and plenty of […]
Peenemunde: Science, Technology and a Global Conscious
“Science does not have a moral dimension. It is like a knife. If you give it to a surgeon or a murderer, each will use it differently.” -Wernher von Braun I ponder upon this quote after my visit in Peenemunde. Peenemunde was the most modern technological facility between 1936-1945, a Nazi military test site that […]
Homosexualität_en
On a class trip to the Deutsches Historisches Museum, I abandoned our historical scavenger hunt to explore the Homosexuality_ies exhibit presented in collaboration with the Schwules Museum*. Separated into ten chapters, the exhibit provides a historical narrative exploring gender and sexuality in Germany using audio and video clips, art, and individual accounts. Visitors begin with […]
Dein Land Existiert Nicht: Berlin Art Week
Having lived in Berlin for a month now, I can safely say that there’s no shortage of interesting things to do here. I could easily spend a year just exploring all the nooks and crannies of the city. However, one of my favorite experiences that I’ve had here so far was getting to see some […]
Flohmarkt: A Tale of Joy and Deceit
Each sunday I have thus far spent in Berlin has included a trip to a Flohmarkt. The environment is lively and it’s a nice place to visit on an afternoon regardless if you intend to make any purchases. On my first visit I bought a chess board, and even now I look back on this […]