In a German forest, 2 brothers keep the ancient tradition of charcoal burning alive
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- ▪Once covered in earth, the beech wood — which is known for its high density and the high temperatures it creates once it's been turned into charcoal — burns from top to bottom with the help of air holes.
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:25:30 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoLocalShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onIn a German forest, 2 brothers keep the ancient tradition of charcoal burning aliveImmo Feldmer continues the ancient tradition of charcoal burning in Germany's Harz MountainsByMATTHIAS SCHRADER Associated PressJuly 27, 2026, 1:05 AM1:15Brothers Immo and Sascha Feldmer put charcoal into paper bags after weighing it at their traditional production site near Hasselfelde in Germany's Harz, Germany, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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