Jeljer Bouma
@jeljerbouma.bsky.social
German History, Archeology, Megalithic Tombs, Opera, Liguistics, old newspapers.
Dutch, living near Hamburg in the north of Germany.
#FriesOmUtens
Dutch, living near Hamburg in the north of Germany.
#FriesOmUtens
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The "Langbett" of Munkwolstrup (just south of Flensburg) is a in 2002 reconstructed long barrow. At 70m(!) long, it is one of the largest objects of its kind in Northern Europe. It is part of Arnkiel-Park, an archeological area which hosts 7 Neolithic grave sites #TombTuesday
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The "Langbett" of Munkwolstrup (just south of Flensburg) is a in 2002 reconstructed long barrow. At 70m(!) long, it is one of the largest objects of its kind in Northern Europe. It is part of Arnkiel-Park, an archeological area which hosts 7 Neolithic grave sites #TombTuesday
Michail Glinkas „Ruslan und Ljudmila“ at the Hamburgische Staatsoper. It is the first opera in the Russian language, and considered "the" Russian national opera. Originally set in Kyiv, I kept wondering why no link was made to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Michail Glinkas „Ruslan und Ljudmila“ at the Hamburgische Staatsoper. It is the first opera in the Russian language, and considered "the" Russian national opera. Originally set in Kyiv, I kept wondering why no link was made to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Ein neues Wahrzeichen für Hamburg: Die Jury hat heute den Siegerentwurf des Architekturwettbewerbs für die neue Oper in der HafenCity vorgestellt, der ein herausragendes Opernhaus mit einer einladenden, rundum begehbaren Dachlandschaft vorsieht. Alle Infos unter hamburg.de/oper
November 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Ein neues Wahrzeichen für Hamburg: Die Jury hat heute den Siegerentwurf des Architekturwettbewerbs für die neue Oper in der HafenCity vorgestellt, der ein herausragendes Opernhaus mit einer einladenden, rundum begehbaren Dachlandschaft vorsieht. Alle Infos unter hamburg.de/oper
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Neue Oper für Hamburg: Bjarne Ingels Group gewinnt Wettbewerb: Ein spektakulärer Neubau direkt an der Elbe: In Hamburg wurde der Siegerentwurf für die neue Oper in der HafenCity präsentiert – mit vielen Superlativen. Und doch warten einige Probleme.
Neue Oper für Hamburg: Bjarne Ingels Group gewinnt Wettbewerb
Ein spektakulärer Neubau direkt an der Elbe: In Hamburg wurde der Siegerentwurf für die neue Oper in der HafenCity präsentiert – mit vielen Superlativen. Und doch warten einige Probleme.
www.spiegel.de
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Neue Oper für Hamburg: Bjarne Ingels Group gewinnt Wettbewerb: Ein spektakulärer Neubau direkt an der Elbe: In Hamburg wurde der Siegerentwurf für die neue Oper in der HafenCity präsentiert – mit vielen Superlativen. Und doch warten einige Probleme.
I went to a fascinating lecture this evening by judge Dominik Groß, who presided over the trial of former concentration camp secretary Irmgard Furchner. At 97, she was convicted for her role in 10,500 murders in what was probably the last trial of its kind.
November 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I went to a fascinating lecture this evening by judge Dominik Groß, who presided over the trial of former concentration camp secretary Irmgard Furchner. At 97, she was convicted for her role in 10,500 murders in what was probably the last trial of its kind.
The Teufelsküche (Devil's Kitchen) dolmen close to Haldensleben. Legend has it a pagan sacrificial site once stood here. Supposedly, men would follow their priest through the forest to this spot, singing ancient chants. Nearby, many other megalithic tombs can be found. #TombTuesday
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The Teufelsküche (Devil's Kitchen) dolmen close to Haldensleben. Legend has it a pagan sacrificial site once stood here. Supposedly, men would follow their priest through the forest to this spot, singing ancient chants. Nearby, many other megalithic tombs can be found. #TombTuesday
36 Jahre Mauerfall: der Grenzlauf von Lauenburg nach Boizenburg mit Läuferinnen und Läufer aus West und Ost.
November 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
36 Jahre Mauerfall: der Grenzlauf von Lauenburg nach Boizenburg mit Läuferinnen und Läufer aus West und Ost.
Autumn at the "Sängerberg" megalithic tomb at Sirkfelde, Northern Germany. This dolmen was originally 46 by 27 meter. #TombTuesday
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Autumn at the "Sängerberg" megalithic tomb at Sirkfelde, Northern Germany. This dolmen was originally 46 by 27 meter. #TombTuesday
Registered for the Berlin Marathon 2026! Now, I just need to see if I make it through the lottery.
November 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Registered for the Berlin Marathon 2026! Now, I just need to see if I make it through the lottery.
'Der Rosenkavalier' by Richard Strass premiered at the Theater Lübeck. Impressed by the singing and the orchestra, but a bit disappointed in the staging. It felt like the whole budget went into the period costumes, with not enough left for the stage design and props.
October 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
'Der Rosenkavalier' by Richard Strass premiered at the Theater Lübeck. Impressed by the singing and the orchestra, but a bit disappointed in the staging. It felt like the whole budget went into the period costumes, with not enough left for the stage design and props.
When it comes down to bookshelf aesthetics, I am not a fan of the new format of programs at the #HamburgischeStaatsoper
October 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
When it comes down to bookshelf aesthetics, I am not a fan of the new format of programs at the #HamburgischeStaatsoper
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In „Amrum“ wird auch Nordfriesisch gesprochen. Damit rückt der neue Film von Fatih Akin eine Minderheitensprache ins Zentrum, die in Deutschland gerne überhört wird. 👉 taz.de/!6118499/
October 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In „Amrum“ wird auch Nordfriesisch gesprochen. Damit rückt der neue Film von Fatih Akin eine Minderheitensprache ins Zentrum, die in Deutschland gerne überhört wird. 👉 taz.de/!6118499/
Erstes Computerspiel auf Friesisch: Jugendliche auf Föhr testen, ob Retro-Gaming auch in ihrer Sprache Spaß macht. www.ndr.de/kultur/kunst...
Zocken auf Friesisch: Schüler testen Retro-Abenteuer
Ein Retro-Game auf Friesisch? Jugendliche auf Föhr testen das erste Computerspiel in ihrer Sprache und entdecken dabei Friesisch ganz neu.
www.ndr.de
October 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Erstes Computerspiel auf Friesisch: Jugendliche auf Föhr testen, ob Retro-Gaming auch in ihrer Sprache Spaß macht. www.ndr.de/kultur/kunst...
There were cheers for Asmik Grigorian after she took on the role of Salome in the eponymous opera at the Staatsoper Hamburg. She won the German Theatre Prize 'Der Faust' for this role last year.
October 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
There were cheers for Asmik Grigorian after she took on the role of Salome in the eponymous opera at the Staatsoper Hamburg. She won the German Theatre Prize 'Der Faust' for this role last year.
German Unity Day celebrates the country's unification 35 years ago. Did this resolve all differences?
It seems not: storks in the east fly to Africa via Turkey and Israel, while those in the west take the route via Gibraltar.
It seems not: storks in the east fly to Africa via Turkey and Israel, while those in the west take the route via Gibraltar.
October 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
German Unity Day celebrates the country's unification 35 years ago. Did this resolve all differences?
It seems not: storks in the east fly to Africa via Turkey and Israel, while those in the west take the route via Gibraltar.
It seems not: storks in the east fly to Africa via Turkey and Israel, while those in the west take the route via Gibraltar.
Tag der Deutschen Einheit at the Museum Grenzhus in Schlagsdorf, at the former inner German border. This new open-air exhibition illustrates the evolution of the fortifications over the years very well.
October 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Tag der Deutschen Einheit at the Museum Grenzhus in Schlagsdorf, at the former inner German border. This new open-air exhibition illustrates the evolution of the fortifications over the years very well.
With Tobias Kratzer and Omer Meir Wellber as new intendant and Generalmusikdirektor at the #StaatsoperHamburg, I miss the Rathaus Open Air and the comfortable couches in the foyer on the 4th floor. However, I already look forward to rewatching Das Paradies und die Peri on @arteconcertfr.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
With Tobias Kratzer and Omer Meir Wellber as new intendant and Generalmusikdirektor at the #StaatsoperHamburg, I miss the Rathaus Open Air and the comfortable couches in the foyer on the 4th floor. However, I already look forward to rewatching Das Paradies und die Peri on @arteconcertfr.bsky.social
After a long summer break, I'm back at the Hamburgische Staatsoper (or still Staatsoper Hamburg?) to see Das Paradies und die Peri, a secular oratorio by Schumann. It's the first work of the new intendant, Tobias Kratzer, and it is already available to watch from the comfort of your own home on ARTE
September 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
After a long summer break, I'm back at the Hamburgische Staatsoper (or still Staatsoper Hamburg?) to see Das Paradies und die Peri, a secular oratorio by Schumann. It's the first work of the new intendant, Tobias Kratzer, and it is already available to watch from the comfort of your own home on ARTE
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Went through all the footage I could find of the 20-09-2025 far-right riots in The Hague and made an overview of all the different flags present #ElsFest
September 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Went through all the footage I could find of the 20-09-2025 far-right riots in The Hague and made an overview of all the different flags present #ElsFest
Een bijzondere boekenlegger in @tresoar.bsky.social, ik gok dat deze er al een aantal decennia in gelegen heeft.
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Een bijzondere boekenlegger in @tresoar.bsky.social, ik gok dat deze er al een aantal decennia in gelegen heeft.
According to Wikipedia, this megalithic tomb was destroyed. According to a book on local history from 1955, it has 'allegedly two stones in situ'. It was ignored by the archaeologist Sprockhoff, who published an overview of all tombs in Schleswig-Holstein in 1968. However... (1/2)
#Tombtuesday
#Tombtuesday
September 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
According to Wikipedia, this megalithic tomb was destroyed. According to a book on local history from 1955, it has 'allegedly two stones in situ'. It was ignored by the archaeologist Sprockhoff, who published an overview of all tombs in Schleswig-Holstein in 1968. However... (1/2)
#Tombtuesday
#Tombtuesday
The wreck of the First World War submarine U16 has been recovered from the North Sea. It broke in two during the initial attempt. An archaeologist was quoted: 'I'm speechless and can't understand why they chose to do it this way.'
It may simply be scrapped for its metal.
www.ndr.de/nachrichten/...
It may simply be scrapped for its metal.
www.ndr.de/nachrichten/...
Zerbrochenes U-Boot-Wrack U16 von 1911: Archäologen kritisieren Bergung
Ein 1919 vor der Nordseeinsel Scharhörn gesunkenes U-Boot-Wrack ist jetzt geborgen. Beim ersten Versuch war die U16 zerborsten. Nun wurde auch das Heck aus dem Wasser gezogen.
www.ndr.de
September 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The wreck of the First World War submarine U16 has been recovered from the North Sea. It broke in two during the initial attempt. An archaeologist was quoted: 'I'm speechless and can't understand why they chose to do it this way.'
It may simply be scrapped for its metal.
www.ndr.de/nachrichten/...
It may simply be scrapped for its metal.
www.ndr.de/nachrichten/...
Here's a tip for this afternoon: you can watch the Dutch championship in the traditional Frisian sport of fierljeppen at the livestream below. Athletes climb a 13.5-metre pole and jump as far as possible over a body of water.
LIVE: Sjoch hjir nei it Nêderlansk kampioenskip fierljeppen
LIVE: Sjoch hjir nei it Nêderlansk kampioenskip fierljeppen
It NK fierljeppen is de ôfsluting fan it seizoen.
www.omropfryslan.nl
August 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Here's a tip for this afternoon: you can watch the Dutch championship in the traditional Frisian sport of fierljeppen at the livestream below. Athletes climb a 13.5-metre pole and jump as far as possible over a body of water.
A map showing the locations of prehistoric finds in the Sachsenwald. Allegedly, some megalithic tombs were destroyed and used for the construction of Otto von Bismarck's Mausoleum in Friedrichsruh. #TombTuesday
August 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A map showing the locations of prehistoric finds in the Sachsenwald. Allegedly, some megalithic tombs were destroyed and used for the construction of Otto von Bismarck's Mausoleum in Friedrichsruh. #TombTuesday
I'm not sure if Donald Trump really cares what reputation the USA has in Europe, but ten years ago I could never have imagined Coca-Cola launching a 'Made in Germany' campaign like the one they just did.
August 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I'm not sure if Donald Trump really cares what reputation the USA has in Europe, but ten years ago I could never have imagined Coca-Cola launching a 'Made in Germany' campaign like the one they just did.