1st Through 4th Reich? Or, How History Ended Up with the Weirdest Numbering System in Europe
The 1st through 4th Reich question sounds tidy until you realize the numbering was part history, part myth, and part…
German History
Wilhelm Stieber, the Franco-Prussian War, and the Spectacularly Early Prototype of Modern Spy Nonsense
A witty deep dive into Wilhelm Stieber, the Franco-Prussian War, and how spies, railways, and ego helped remake Europe.