The Royal Prussian Crown

Made in 1889 for Emperor William II, it is constructed of pure gold, real diamonds and pear-shaped pearls, and that blue stone near the top is a real sapphire.

Burg Hohenzollern: Now THIS is a Castle

November 4th 2006
In an effort to avoid spending 200 Euro on train tickets, we purchased a Baden-Württemberg pass for a mere €27, its one downfall our inability to ride the faster intercity trains. So it was a three-hour trip down to Hechingen, which is just a little south of Stuttgart. The online meteorologist called for a temperature in the high 30s / low 40s (about 17°C or so) in the general area to which ... read more

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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 20t... ... read more

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