When Goethe 'Resurrected' Thales
The article addresses the significance of World Water Day amidst ongoing conflicts, highlighting the dire circumstances under which millions lack access to clean water as nations invest in arms rather than infrastructure.
Jürgen Habermas has died: He lived in the "free air of Goethe University"
Jürgen Habermas, the renowned German philosopher, has passed away, remembered for his significant contributions to political theory and his time spent at Goethe University.
Gloss: The Spotlight
The article reflects on various interpretations of the title character in Massenet's opera based on Goethe's 'The Sorrows of Young Werther', specifically highlighting different tenors who have performed the role.
Botanical Gardens: In This Garden Goethe Kissed the Muse
The article highlights the unique botanical gardens in Jena, Germany, which offer a vibrant escape into diverse plant life during winter.
Constantine Kyriakou: "...living reservoirs of thought, capable of conversing with the present..."
The play "Nora: The Hell’s House" by Constantine Kyriakou and Katerina Bilali, inspired by Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and Goethe's "Faust", opens in Athens and explores themes of responsibility, desire, and societal norms.
Art: Why was a program for artists in exile discontinued?
A program supporting artists in exile at the Goethe-Institut in Berlin has been abruptly canceled, raising concerns and questions about the future of cultural support in Germany.
Frankfurt University: President on Probation
Enrico Schleiff has been narrowly confirmed as president of Goethe University amid criticism of his leadership style and concerns about future performance in excellence competitions.
Close result: Enrico Schleiff re-elected as president of Frankfurt University
Enrico Schleiff has been re-elected as president of Goethe University Frankfurt by a narrow majority.
In Ongoing Operation: Frankfurt's Goethe House to Be Renovated for Several Million Euros
The Frankfurt Goethe House will undergo renovations costing several million euros, funded by a planned donation campaign.
An Evening of Solidarity for Freedom in Iran
An event at the Goethe-Institut in Athens highlights solidarity with persecuted artists and activists in Iran amidst escalating state violence against dissent.
Travel in the 18th Century: The Fascination of Roman Nights
The article discusses Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's arrival in Rome on October 29, 1786, as he seeks inspiration during a personal and creative crisis.
A 40-Million-Year-Old Ant Found in Goethe's Amber Collection
A 40-million-year-old fossilized ant was discovered in the amber collection of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe at the Goethe National Museum in Weimar, Germany, and has been analyzed in detail using Hamburg's DESY synchrotron for 3D reconstruction.
Berlin High School Students Are Increasingly Reading Classics in Simplified Language
Berlin high school students are increasingly reading simplified versions of classics in German classes, raising questions about support for struggling readers versus a capitulation to complex works by Goethe and Schiller.
What Berlin is demonstrating now, namely lowering the requirements, is indeed in trend
Jan Fleischauer criticizes the trend in Berlin's high schools of teaching classic works like Goethe and Schiller in simplified language, calling it a 'capitulation statement'.
Less Goethe for Easier Access? Debate on Simplified Literature in Berlin High Schools
Berlin high schools are increasingly using simplified versions of classic literature in German classes, sparking a debate on educational standards versus accessibility for struggling readers.
Berlin Surrenders to Goethe
Berlin's high schools are increasingly opting for simplified versions of classic literature in German classes, as the original texts are deemed too challenging for students, despite their intrinsic value.
The Hiking Tip: The Taunus Used to Be Completely Different
The article explores the historical landscape of the Taunus region, highlighting its transformation since the 19th century and noting remnants like the protected Hünerberg meadows and a rare heath at Stierstadt.
Nele Heaslip's 'Faust' Comic: The Doctor Now Wears a Star of David
Nele Heaslip reimagines Goethe's 'Faust' set in the Nazi era, following her earlier adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.
New project of the Jazzrausch Bigband: Goethe's 'Faust' as a techno-jazz audio play
The Jazzrausch Bigband announces a new project that transforms Goethe's 'Faust' into a techno-jazz audio play, showcasing their innovative approach to genre-blending music.
The Step Today: Recipe for a Happy New Year
Christoforos Charalambakis discusses the evolution of wishes throughout time and their relationship with astrology and the future, highlighting connections between Goethe's mother and traditional poetry within a podcast titled 'Recipe for a Happy New Year.'
Without a Double Bottom: A Short History of Magic Boxes
The Bellachini Museum in Hamburg recounts the history of magical boxes spanning three centuries, highlighting various magical apparatuses and a request made by Goethe for a Christmas gift for his grandson.
Hamburg: Goethe statue stolen from school
A bronze statue of poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was stolen from a school in Hamburg's Lurup district on Christmas Day, leaving only the poet's shoes behind.