German History Collection

The Lindisfarne Gospels, 715-721. Eadfrith, (Bishop of Lindisfarne) (?-721). Found in the collection of the British Museum, London

Fleisch macht Fleisch (Meat Gives Meat), 1555. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Erich Honecker 1912 - 1994, German Communist politician who led the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) from 1971 until 1989

Lokis brood. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Freia, the fair one. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Illustration for The Edda. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Illustration for The Edda. Private Collection

Valkyrie (1st Act): Sieglinde and her brother Siegmund. Private Collection

The Ride of the Valkyries. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Odin and Fenrir, Freyr and Surt. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Binding of Fenris. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

The Walkuren (Valkyrien), ca 1899. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca de Catalunya

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Artist: Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931)
Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Private Collection

The Ring of the Nibelung (Study), 1871-1872. Artist: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Ring of the Nibelung (Study), 1871-1872. Found in the collection of the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Freikorps unit takes to the streets in Berlin during unrest in the years of the Weimar Republic. Circa 1923

Friedrich Ebert (4 February 1871 - 28 February 1925) was a German politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany
2600812 Friedrich Ebert (4 February 1871 - 28 February 1925) was a German politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD)

Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519). Private Collection

C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Private Collection

C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Private Collection

C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Private Collection

C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Private Collection

C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Private Collection

C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
C'est la guerre (It's the war), 1915-1916. Private Collection

Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810), 1879. Creator: Richter, Gustav (Karl Ludwig) (1823-1884)
Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810), 1879. Private Collection

The Valkyrie. Creator: Sandberg, Johan Gustaf (1782-1854)
The Valkyrie. Private Collection

Maxilmilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, 1478, 1864-1869. Creator: Leys, Hendrik, Baron (1815-1869)
Maxilmilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, 1478, 1864-1869. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Grimly Hagen, c. 1930. Creator: Rothaug, Alexander (1870-1946)
The Grimly Hagen, c. 1930. Found in the collection of the Vienna Museum

Portrait of Field Marshal Helmuth Graf von Moltke (1800-1891), c. 1870. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Field Marshal Helmuth Graf von Moltke (1800-1891), c. 1870. Private Collection

Portrait of Bismarck as a youth, probably from 1836, 1890. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Bismarck as a youth, probably from 1836, 1890. Private Collection

Portrait of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), 1860. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), 1860. Private Collection

Ortus et origo Papae (Birth and Origin of the Pope), 1545. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Ortus et origo Papae (Birth and Origin of the Pope), 1545. Private Collection

Siegfried in the forge, 1900. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried in the forge, 1900. Private Collection

The Rhinemaidens, 1913. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
The Rhinemaidens, 1913. Private Collection

The Valkyrie, 1881. Creator: Bürck, Heinrich (1850-1906)
The Valkyrie, 1881. Private Collection

Emperor Rudolf I in the Battle of Marchfeld, 1860. Creator: Löffler-Radymno, Leopold Edler von (1827-1898)
Emperor Rudolf I in the Battle of Marchfeld, 1860. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

The Valkyrie, 1877. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Valkyrie, 1877. Found in the collection of the Bass Museum

Siegfried finds the sleeping Brünnhilde, c. 1908. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried finds the sleeping Brunnhilde, c. 1908. Private Collection

Siegfried finds the sleeping Brünnhilde, c. 1908. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried finds the sleeping Brunnhilde, c. 1908. Private Collection

The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Private Collection

The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Private Collection

Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I. Creator: Springinklee, Hans (c. 1490/95-c. 1540)
Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I. Private Collection

Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I. Creator: Springinklee, Hans (c. 1490/95-c. 1540)
Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I. Private Collection

Satire on the sale of indulgences, before 1536. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Portrait of German Emperor Wilhelm II (1859-1941), King of Prussia, 1900s-1910s. Private Collection

Alliance of Kings Frederick I. in Prussia, August II the Strong and Frederick IV of Denmark, 1709. Found in the Collection of Stiftung PreuB ische Schlo sser und Ga rten Berlin-Brandenburg

Siegfrieds Farewell from Kriemhild, c. 1843. Creator: Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872)
Siegfrieds Farewell from Kriemhild, c.1843. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Loki at AEgirs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905
Loki at AE girs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Loki and Sigyn. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of German History: From Ancient Legends to Modern Politics" Discover the captivating journey through German history, where ancient legends intertwine with modern politics. Delve into the Lindisfarne Gospels, a masterpiece from 715-721 that showcases the artistic prowess of early medieval Germany. Witness its intricate illustrations and calligraphy, reflecting the cultural richness of the time. In 1555, "Fleisch macht Fleisch (Meat Gives Meat)" emerged as a powerful phrase symbolizing Germany's historical relationship with food and sustenance. This concept still resonates today in German cuisine and traditions. Transport yourself to Valhalla through Loki's brood, an enchanting depiction from c. 1905 that brings forth Teutonic gods and their mythical tales. Feel Erich Honecker's influence as he led the German Democratic Republic during tumultuous times from 1912 to 1994. The ethereal beauty of Freia comes alive in Arthur Rackham's illustration for Richard Wagner's The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie (1910). Immerse yourself in Rackham's artistry as he also captures the essence of Norse mythology in his illustrations for The Edda. Witness Brunnhilde on Grane leaping onto Siegfried's funeral pyre in another stunning artwork by Arthur Rackham. These visual interpretations add depth to Siegfried and The Twilight of Gods' epic tale. Feel your heart race alongside "The Ride of the Valkyries, " an iconic composition by Richard Wagner that epitomizes power and grandeur within German culture and has become synonymous with valiant warriors charging into battle. Travel back centuries ago with Henry I, Count of Anhalt, portrayed anonymously between 1305-1340 in Codex Manesse—an invaluable manuscript preserving medieval poetry and songs celebrating chivalry. Marvel at Odin facing off against Fenrir, and Freyr confronting Surt in Valhalla.