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Hungary commemorates the expulsion of its former German compatriots

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On January 19th, 2021, the 75th anniversary of the day when the expulsion of ethnic Germans from Soviet-occupied Hungary began, there was a little...
My personal experiences

Anecdotes of and reflections on the 14th of July

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The 14th of July is relatively relevant for my family’s history, and it’s also the French National Day.
My personal experiences

Not a republic, just a zone

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My father, although a pragmatist, never accepted the division of post-war Germany nor a clear distinction between citizens of both German states.
British history

Germany 1945: surrender or liberation?

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There’s hardly any controversy about Germany’s unconditional surrender in May 1945 anymore, but that’s mostly due to a very selective view of history.
Religion

In fact, Saint Mark’s Day is also my day!

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Compared to the days of my childhood, the old Spanish tradition of celebrating a person’s name day has lost a lot of its importance.
Features

What would my maternal grandmother and my only nephew actually have in common?

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Old and new beliefs are actually quite similar
My personal experiences

Personal background and name choice

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I'm neither Dutch nor am I a sailor, but in a way I identify with that legendary figure. Please read a little about the reasons for my cosmopolitan restlessness.

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