Interview with Birgit Aschmann: The German Love for Nature - Just a Myth?
Historian Birgit Aschmann discusses the simultaneous emergence of German reverence and destruction of nature during the 19th century, as exemplified by Caspar David Friedrich's romantic paintings and the rectification of the Rhine river.
Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Research reveals that thousands of tonnes of toxic litter, including heavy metals and microplastics, are dumped into the North Sea via the Rhine annually, posing risks to both the environment and human health.
On the Trail of the Secret: The Invention of Loreley
The article explores the origins and significance of Heinrich Heine's melancholic poem about Loreley, a mythical figure who lures sailors to their doom on the Rhine River.
European river cruises where passengers are 'treated like VIPs' are 20% off
Riviera Travel is providing a 20% discount on its 2026 European river cruises, allowing travelers to experience luxury on iconic rivers such as the Rhône, Danube, and Rhine.
How the Frozen River Helped the Fall of the Roman Empire
On December 31, 406 AD, a large group of barbarian tribes crossed the frozen Rhine River, marking the beginning of the destruction of Gaul and the accelerated collapse of Roman authority in the West.