Why Nefertiti Is in Berlin, Not Cairo

Egyptian Artifacts and a Wealthy Berlin Patron of the Arts If you want to see the famous bust of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti (c. 1370 – c. 1330 BCE), the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, you have to visit Berlin’s Neues Museum (New Museum) to experience it in person. The...

Lise Meitner

The True Discoverer of Nuclear Fission The success of the recent blockbuster Oppenheimer movie has prompted many observers to point out a critical failing in the film. Neither the 2023 film nor the 2005 book it’s based on ever mentions the name of the Austrian...

Berlin’s Quirky and Unusual Museums

Germany’s capital city is famous for its museums – and with good reason. Berlin’s museum offerings are both wide and deep, covering just about any topic or field you can imagine. And some you can’t. Updated for 2024! Unfortunately, not all museums...

Lake Constance: The Cities

Cities and Towns on Lake Constance: From Arbon to Unteruhldingen Part 2 | Below is a selection of cities we recommend you visit along the shores of Lake Constance, listed in alphabetical order. Good roads in the area make driving a pleasant way to tour the area. Most...