Are you studying abroad? Backpacking through Europe? Or living overseas as
an Expat? The Multicultural Germany Project is looking for original
photographs that capture diversity in the German speaking lands. We would
like to receive photos that encapsulate a story of interaction and
document signs of migration, European integration and globalization. The
focus can be on traces of the past as well as contemporary life, on urban
as well as rural settings. In order to enter, please join our Faceboo… Continue

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The Young Scholars Network:
The interdisciplinary Young Scholars Network primarily involves younger researchers and scholars working in the fields of Black German, African American, African Diaspora, Critical Whiteness and Transnational Studies in comparative perspectives with a focus on Germany and combines its participants’ joint interests in the establishment and further development of new theoretical frameworks in the area of Black Diaspora Studi… Continue

Persons of African descent have been present in Europe throughout the past millennium. During the eleventh and twelfth centuries, Africans crossed the Mediterranean to Spain, Sicily, and Italy or made their way to Europe via the Middle East and the Byzantine Empire. In later centuries, the system of transatlantic trade brought black people from the different regions of the Americas to Europe.

In Central Europe, African “court moors” became increasingly present during the Early Modern Period and… Continue

Financial Crises: How They Changed History

The Great Depression: Can It Recur?

Harold James (Princeton University)

April 23, 2009

The lecture begins at 6:30 pm (refreshments will be served from 6:00 to 6:30 pm) and will be
held at the German Historical Institute, 1607 New Hampshire Avenue NW ( Directions).

Please RSVP (acceptances only) by Tel. 202.387.3355, Fax 202.387.6437 or E-mail.

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The mission of the AATG is based on the belief that bringing the language, literatures and cultures of the German-speaking world to all Americans is a vital humanistic endeavor which serves essential national interests. It's the only national individual membership organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of the language, literature, and culture of the German-speaking countries.

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