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September 25, 2019 Archeology / Cultural Heritage / Europe

Urnfield Cremation Culture Within Bronze-Iron Age Europe

During the late Bronze Age, cremation as a burial rite was introduced as a practice within Europe. However, at that

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September 5, 2019 Austria / Desserts / Europe / Germany / Recipe / Traditions

Tasty Traditions: Kaiserschmarrn, A Deliciously Sweet Treat!

Kaiserschmarrn or Kaiserschmarren (Emperor’s Mess) is a shredded pancake, which has its name from the Austrian emperor Kaiser Franz Joseph I, who

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September 4, 2019 Europe / Fables / featured / Folklore / Germany / Mythology

The Lorelei (Loreley), A Siren of German Folklore

BY HANNAH HORN Lorelei is an enormous rocky cliff that resides about 433 feet above water level in Germany, located

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August 16, 2019 Desserts / Europe / Germany / Recipe / Traditions

Tasty Traditions: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cake)

Schwarzwälder kirschtorte is named for the Schwarzwald or Black Forest region in southeastern Germany, so it’s often known outside the

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August 13, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Europe / Folk Festival / Harvest / Pagan

Harvest Days

In many ways we’ve lost the art of merry-making. Fragments have passed down to us as dim reflections within our

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August 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Dancing / England / Europe / Folk Festival / Folklore / History / Pagan / Traditions

Britain’s Oldest Folk Dance: Abbots Bromley Horn Dance

BY MELISSA RENAY The obscurity of a ritual in no way makes it less meaningful. In fact, the survival of

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July 31, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Europe / Folk Festival

Lammastide: A Harvest Festival

BY MELISSA RENAY Celebrating the harvest is a tradition held throughout many cultures. Usually during the time period between August

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July 24, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Europe / featured / Folk Festival / Spain

La Tomatina: Spain’s Biggest Food Fight

BY: HANNAH HORN Since 1945, every last Wednesday of August buzzes with excitement as Buñol, an extraordinary Valencia region in

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July 19, 2019 Animals / Europe / featured

Animals Enjoying Europe!

Europe is generously adorned with gorgeous architectural wonders, cultural traditions, and breathtaking natural wonders; however, there’s something extra-special when you

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July 14, 2019 Europe / Greece

Greece: The Land of The Gods

Ancient history, amazing culture, and jaw-dropping scenery? You can’t ask for a more intriguing place than Greece.

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