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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

History of the capital Berlin

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany and is the largest German city by population. It can look back on an eventful history. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Gruppe 5/Friedrich Scherer/Jörg Adams/Mathias Meyer/Faber Courtial, Jörg Courtial Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/T

Formula E in Berlin

A Formula-race in the heart of Berlin – but a very special one. Only electric-powered cars were part of the competition. The Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler team was supported by Volkswagen - and very successfully so. Both drivers made it to the top 3. Passat GTE: Fuel consumption in l/100 km: 1,6 (combi

The Humboldt Current

This ocean current transports cold, nutrient-rich deep water from Antarctica northward along the west coast of South America. Every second it moves 15 million cubic meters of water, about 75 million full bathtubs. Author: ZDF/Terra X/R.Marel/S.Hillmann/C.Gerisch/A.Kindler/SpiegelTV/Maximilian Mohr

History of the Reichstag building in Berlin

From 1884, the seat of parliament was established in Berlin, making it the most important place of German democracy. After being destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in the 1960s, the Reichstag was rebuilt with a glass dome in 1999. Author: ZDF/Friedrich Scherer/Fritz Göran Vöpel Translation and

How Berliners lived in imperial times

The "Wilhelminian Ring" in Berlin around 1900 comprised simple districts such as Wedding, but also nicer districts such as Tiergarten. The plan was for wealthy citizens and workers to live next door to each other. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Story House Productions/Jochen Ruderer/Jürgen Rehberg/ Ronald Ri