Complete List of the Kings of Prussia
From the late 17th to early 20th centuries, Prussia was one of the most prominent states in Europe. Prussia rose to prominence through stable economic growth,...
December 12, 2022
Category: Short Reads
5 Books on the History of Prussia
1. Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600–1947 by Christopher Clark Since its publication in 2006, Iron Kingdom has undoubtedly been the most...
February 6, 2021
5 Interesting Facts About Brandenburg Gate
There was another, smaller Brandenburg Gate at the spot of the current one. The first Brandenburg Gate, also called Tiergarten Tor, was already in use...
July 28, 2019
5 Interesting Facts About the Hohenzollern Castle
1. Hohenzollern Castle has been privately owned by the Hohenzollern family for almost a thousand years now. Hohenzollern Castle is the dynastic home of the...
June 9, 2019
5 Interesting Facts About Charlottenburg Palace
1. The Palace was originally built for Queen Sophia Charlotte as a summer residence. In 1695, then Frederick III. of Brandenburg ordered the construction of...
May 18, 2019
5 Interesting Facts About Prussian Army
1. “Goose step” marching style was first invented and used by the Prussians. “Goose step” is a form of marching used by many armies even...
April 25, 2019
5 Prussian Historical Landmarks to Visit
Brandenburg Gate (Berlin) Constructed in 1791, Brandenburg Gate is still one of the most visited landmarks in Berlin and in all of Germany. The construction of...
April 17, 2019
5 Interesting Facts About Frederick the Great
1. Despite being known as a brilliant commander, his first battle was an embarrassment. Frederick saw his first action as the king on 10 April 1740...
March 14, 2019
5 Interesting Facts About Sanssouci Palace
1. Despite Frederick the Great’s wish to be buried in Sanssouci in 1786, his wish only came true in 1991, 205 years after his death....
March 7, 2019