Berlin, a once divided city, retains its history much like the layers of an onion - distinct, part of a whole, and sometimes make you tear up a little. Take a walk in the city through Jenny Erpenbeck’s account in Go, Went, Gone to peel back the layers.
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England’s history as a colonizing force makes it no surprise that the country’s capital is a true melting pot of cultures. Many of the books address the topic of identity as it relates to London; from the immigrant experience, to the plagues that destroyed city dwellers, to covert sexualities.
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Along Malta’s coasts sit historic landmarks from the 1500s that shaped the Europe of today. Discover the island’s forts, winding streets, and majestic cliffs overlooking the ocean.
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It’s nearly impossible to understand modern European history without understanding the history of Malta.
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Berlin is a pretty dreamy place in the summer. Find some local recommendations for things to do.
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When I first saw the map of Weimar, I couldn't help seeing it as a human figure, with the historic center as the body and the green spaces as the limbs.
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Yes, even Berlin--population 4 million in 1925--appears on an outside circle of Dessau--population 70,000 the same year.
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A mid-17th century map of Berlin shows what the foundational core of the city was: Berlin proper to the east and the more elongated area know as Cölln to the west.
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