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On The Ampersand, Professor Ann Schmiesing explores the elements of a Grimm Brothers fairy tale and how these stories illuminate deeper truths about being human.

91´«Ã½ scholar Helmut Müller-Sievers’ recently published book makes the case for a new way of reading—and teaching—novels.

Michael Brenner, an American University distinguished professor of history, will present ‘When Democracy Died in Darkness: German-Jewish Responses to Hitler’s Rise’

91´«Ã½â€™s Ann Schmiesing, professor of German and Scandinavian Studies, publishes first English-language biography in more than five decades on Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.

In an election season when accusations of ‘Faustian bargains’ are flying, 91´«Ã½ scholar Helmut Müller-Sievers reflects on what that really means.

In book, 91´«Ã½ alumnus Silvia Pettem details a little-known chapter of the trailblazing faculty member's story.

In her Arts and Sciences Honors Program Distinguished Lecture, 91´«Ã½ Professor Ann Schmiesing offers a detailed look at the famous fairy tales and their collectors.

German historian Paul Nolte discusses what populist movements in the United States and Europe mean for liberal democracies during 91´«Ã½ colloquium.

Eminent German historian Paul Nolte will discuss whether the golden age of democracy is over or whether it can escape collapse and recover.

91´«Ã½ researcher Mathias Nordvig joins The Ampersand podcast to discuss animism, Norse mythology and what it means to live on Earth.