Pamela IsraelDec 23, 20192 minLittle Christmas spirits with the Christmas spiritHow to express Yule-tide greetings in German and the Scandinavian countries - inspired by 1960s postcards. Plus examples of some Scandinavia
Stefan IsraelNov 12, 20184 minTranslation and LanguageWhy burg, why berg?Berg vs. Burg These two words show up abundantly in family and place names across the Germanic languages (German, Swedish, Dutch, Englis
Stefan IsraelSep 21, 20184 minTranslation and LanguageClues Hidden in "von" and "van"?People's surnames often provide clues into their way back family history. Learn what Von and Van mean for the Dutch and Germans.
Pamela IsraelAug 29, 20172 minGenealogyThe Twins from Two Different CountriesOne says he's German. The other says he's Danish. They're twins. It actually makes sense, but there's history to understand.