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- October 01, 2013
He fled the Nazis and found himself in the ranks of New York's elite. He was James Dean's psychoanalyst and traveled the world collecting "primitive art." A new biography attempts to unmask the fascinating life of Werner Muensterberger. By Ingeborg Wiensowski more... [ Comment ]
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- October 01, 2013
On the surface, Oktoberfest is all about booze and sex. But the world's most famous folk festival can also be seen as a microcosm of Bavarian culture, where tradition and conviviality have combined to create a special brand of prosperity. By Ullrich Fichtner more... [ Comment ]
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- September 27, 2013
For some 200 years, Oktoberfest has been all about copious amounts of beer and meat. But, this year, organizers are breaking with tradition and reaching out to visitors with dietary restrictions by offering vegan dishes and even vegan wine. By Friederike Heine more... [ Comment ]
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- September 26, 2013
When she was 13, Samantha Geimer was raped by Roman Polanski at Jack Nicholson's home in Los Angeles. She has written a new book about that night in 1977 and its aftermath. In an interview with SPIEGEL, she tells why she still doesn't hate the director. more... [ Comment ]
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- September 18, 2013
What does a dirndl apron reveal about its wearer, and how do visitors get seats inside the beer tents? An Oktoberfest expert answers questions about how to get the most out of the world's largest folk festival, which begins this weekend. By Julia Stanek more... [ Comment ]
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- September 17, 2013
Berlin Art Week, an initiative designed to corral and celebrate the city's sprawling art scene, returns this week for the second time with an expanded portfolio of events. Following a rocky few years in the Berlin art world, does it herald a new era of unity? By Arsalan Mohammad more... [ Comment ]
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- September 13, 2013
With its rusting rides and a Ferris wheel turning idly in the wind, a defunct East German amusement park in Berlin fascinates locals and tourists alike. Repeated attempts to reopen "Spreepark" have been thwarted by administrative chaos and incompetence. By Gesa Mayr more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 13, 2013
Victor Erofeyev is one of Russia's most prominent dissident novelists, with his subversive work dating well back into the Soviet era. He told SPIEGEL that as Russia drifts away from democracy, the worst thing the West can do is isolate it. more... [ Comment ]
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- September 12, 2013
A collection of 180 Picasso artworks is being exhibited in a Berlin museum this fall. Its director claims the collection is the oldest in the world, with the first etching acquired decades before other European museums took an interest in the artist. more... [ Comment ]
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- September 11, 2013
Clärchens Ballhaus has seen illegal dueling, Nazi dancing bans, wartime destruction and communist black-marketeering. Fans celebrating its 100th anniversary this week say it retains a timeless charm that makes it an enduring icon of Berlin nightlife. By Kristen Allen more... [ Comment ]
