Articles by tag:
creative
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The devil’s thumb in Aachen cathedral
The devil, as we know, is in the detail. And in Aachen cathedral (Aachener Dom). Millions of hands have touched him down the centuries: the devil’s thumb in one of ...
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Aachen hits all the right notes
“One minute a storm is raging – nay, a hurricane, veritably whipping through the pit – and crashing waves that suck the breath from your lungs. The string section plays ...
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Art for art’s sake
They’re six feet tall with brown eyes, velvety eyelashes, fat lips and matted coats. Inside, they’re made up wax, fibreglass, jute and animal skin: say hello to the two camels ...
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An engineer in the "Jazzkeller"
After leaving school in 1972 I started off studying mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University, trying to do the same as my elder brother. Engineers are the epitome of straight-thinking, ...
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All just show?
Look it up in Shakespeare! The English playwright, it’s true, may not rank among the authors of standard works of science and engineering or be examination material for would-be doctors ...
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A natural place to be
The historic city of Aachen is naturally special. With natural history. And natural science. And naturally: a drive to go green. Way back in 1992, Aachen was part of the ...
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