The history of the Black Forest cuckoo clock The history of the Black Forest cuckoo clock has to do with the region, the farmers there and the harsh conditions for people and nature. There are a few reasons why the original Black Forest cuckoo clock has become such a world famous product. The cuckoo call every half hour with the cuckoo emerging from the little door is still the identifying feature of the traditional wall clock from the Black Forest. However, the price of the used...