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German Reunification in a nutshell
25th anniversary of German Reunification – an event that had a great impact on Europe and became another symbol of the end of the worldwide East-West conflict. This simpleshow explains the basic facts about the German Reunification – in just two minutes! Authors: Waldemar Ibbe, Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh
The Changing Concept of "Heimat" Over Time
The German word "Heimat" traces back to the Germanic "Heim," meaning "village" or "home," in other words, a place where one feels at home. Over the course of history, its meaning has evolved. Authors: ZDF/Terra Xplore/D. Robertson/N. Wirth/M. Trompetter/M. Kaschner/M. Heß Translation and dubbing:
The Trabant, the Iconic Car of East Germany
The Trabant is a product of the 1950s. Like any other car of its time, its chassis is made of sheet steel. What’s unique are its plastic parts made of Duroplast instead of the usual sheet metal, an innovation born out of necessity. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/Dr. Friedrich Scherer/Kawom!/Wolfgang Morell/M
How the Berlin Wall was built
On August 13, 1961, the GDR began building the Berlin Wall. It was intended to make it impossible for people to escape to West Berlin. In the years that followed, the Wall became a high-security zone - and a death trap. Berlin was divided for 10,680 days. Author: History Media / Jörg Müllner / Kaw