Why 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
Why burg, why berg?
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Separated 99 Years, part 1
Tip: German-Language Newspaper Search
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When is October in September?
Civil War Diary Translation?
Frohen Geburtstag, Bach! Happy birthday, Bach!
the FEMININE of FAMILY NAMES
Servant Class: Independent Woman
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St. Nicholas - Bringer of Gifts
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Black Cat (schwarze Katze) Boo!