Brothers keep Germany’s ancient charcoal-burning tradition alive, in photos

27 Jul 2026 • 7:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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Brothers keep Germany’s ancient charcoal-burning tradition alive, in photos

Brothers Immo and Sascha Feldmer preserve the centuries-old tradition of charcoal burning in Germany’s Harz Mountains, where beech wood smolders for weeks in earth-covered mounds before the charcoal is bagged and sold for home grilling.

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