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treasured
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Atmosphere, amour and an x-rayed loaf
Whether it be a public declaration of affection in the Coronation Hall, live pictures of a high-heeled shoe or the translumination of a sliced loaf, the International Charlemagne Prize (Internationaler ...
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Celebrating victory in the “soup dish”
Aachen, 797 AD. The market square’s pulsating with excitement. Among the crowd: ambassadors from far-away countries and merchants from across the globe.
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Organ sounds and a sea of candles
Christmas, 983 AD. A child kneels in Aachen cathedral (Aachener Dom). Does he smell the incense, hear the organ sounds and register the sea of candles?
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A very unusual residence
Some academics get accused of living in ivory towers. Not so in Aachen. Here, the foundations are rock-solid. Literally, too.
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From the day-care centre to the lecture theatre
What looks like a mini-conga takes shape outside “Super C”, the central services complex at RWTH Aachen University. Leading the way: a child’s toy cart. Everyone’s gibbering away excitedly – ...
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