Enlightenment and the Idea of Progress
The Enlightenment is an umbrella term used to describe the 18th century philosophy with revolutionary and rationalist characteristics that emerged in various intellectual centers of...
January 15, 2020
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Frederick the Great and Voltaire
On August 8, 1736, the Prussian Crown Prince Frederick wrote a letter to Voltaire, who was then a famous philosopher and a highly favored intellectual...
November 24, 2019
Enlightened Absolutism
Enlightenment was a time of radical rationalization and liberalization of the Western thought in the 18th century. With the religion rapidly fading away from the...
October 26, 2019
A Short History of Berlin
Two medieval merchant settlements on the banks of the Spree, in the area of today’s district center – here the German capital has its origin....
September 14, 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 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
Frederick the Great and the Enlightenment
His Intellectual Development as Crown Prince Frederick was born in Berlin on 24 January 1712. He started to develop a keen interest in philosophy, arts...
February 25, 2019
Foundations: Brandenburg, Prussia and Hohenzollern
Hohenzollern Dynasty and Brandenburg House of Hohenzollern is a German dynasty, commonly known for ruling over Margraviate of Brandenburg (1415-1806) , Prussia (1525-1918) and German Empire...
February 10, 2019