Jewish Memorial
The intended effect was to disorientate, and the memorial does a good job. I'm not sure what I think of the anti-graffiti coating though. Public expression issues aside, I think sourcing the stuff from the company that made its base capital supplying the Nazi's with gas to exterminate Jews was very much deserving of the uproar that ensued.
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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20... [read more]
As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20... [read more] Blog: Living History
Date: July 22nd 2005
The morning got off to a stellar start with me waking up at noon, thus missing the 11am bike tour, as well as being forced to do some fashion experimentation (details reserved for friends). I did get quite a bit done though, visiting Brandenburg Tor and the Reichstag before rushing back for the 4pm bike tour. The tour was well worth the money, as history lessons in the classroom never quite imp ... read more
Date: July 22nd 2005
The morning got off to a stellar start with me waking up at noon, thus missing the 11am bike tour, as well as being forced to do some fashion experimentation (details reserved for friends). I did get quite a bit done though, visiting Brandenburg Tor and the Reichstag before rushing back for the 4pm bike tour. The tour was well worth the money, as history lessons in the classroom never quite imp ... read more
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Summer 2007 - Having just graduated and with three weeks before starting work, I'm spending some time in China visiting relatives and touring some areas off the really crowded paths.
Summer 2005 - I'm a law student who's sucking it up and getting lost in Europe for a month and a half after a grueling year of school. For once in my life, I don't have everything planned out to the last detail, and I have a feeling "winging it" is going to be both exciting and terrifying.... full info
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