Pamela IsraelJan 9, 20192 minGenealogyThe Journey & the Journeyman BookAn apprentice butcher's training in 19th century "Germany" included journeying and learning from one expert to another and sta
Pamela IsraelSep 10, 20181 minTranslation and LanguageWhen is October in September?Beer lovers and German fans can likely answer this riddle in a second. We are talking about Oktoberfest! September brings a nip in the...
Stefan IsraelMar 14, 20184 minthe FEMININE of FAMILY NAMESThe history behind some of those last names - many had a feminine meaning. In some languages, the end of names still changes!
Stefan IsraelDec 4, 20172 minHistorySt. Nicholas's Bad Cop: KrampusWas zum Teufel? What the freaking devil? Santa. Krampus