Neuburg an der Donau is a city of 30 000 people. Artifacts discovered in the area date back to the Bronze Age. A Roman settlement was also a border town between the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribes.  The Neuburg Castle, which dominates the skyline, was built during the early Middle Ages on the site of the Roman fortress.  Today, it is the capital city of the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district. 

The sender has an interesting job. She teaches German as a second language to medical doctors and dentists who have immigrated to Germany. Specifically, she teaches medical terminology. 

This is a photo of the L'Adorazione dei Magi, found in the Catacomb of Priscilla on the site of the Via Salaria in Rome. The Catabombs of Priscilla is over 11.27 kilometers of catacombs. It was used for thousands of Christian burials from the late 100s to the 300s.  The walls feature some of the earliest known frescos of Biblical scenes, especially of Christian women.  On the back of the postcard, the sender painted a lawn bowler and two lawn bowls! Very cool!

What a funny postcard! This card features a duck version of the Mona Lisa and comes from Duckomenta , a project that reimagines famous works of art with ducks. The sender lives in Freiberg am Neckar, a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, situated along the Neckar River. Approximately 16,000 people call this area home. Viticulture (wine-growing) is an important part of the local economy. The town is located in the Württemberg Lowlands ( Württembergisches Unterland ), a region known for its vineyards. One unique cultural attraction in Freiberg am Neckar is Africa House ( Afrika-Haus Umuzi ). It was created by Arthur Benseler, who developed a lifelong interest in African art and culture. After travelling extensively in Africa, he established a collection of art, photographs, music, and literature. The house became a centre for African art and cultural exchange. Benseler eventually bequeathed the house to the town so that his collection could be preserved. Today, the collection includes ap...

Bad Hersfeld is a spa town of about 31 000 people. "Bad" means "spa." Bad Hersfeld dates back to 769 with the establishment of a monastic settlement by the monk Sturm. Lullus reestablished the monastery after the first one had to be evacuated. The oldest folk festival in Germany, in celebration of St. Lullus, occurs on the week of 16 October and held since 852.  There is evidence that people have lived in the area dating back to the New Stone Age, about 2000 BCE. A Bronze Age grave from 1200 BCE was discovered. There has also been evidence discovered during the    La Tène times  about 400 BCE.    La Tène times   was a European Iron Age culture. 

This card was sent on 3 January. A simple message on this card that translates to "Happy New Year."