German history
Foundation of the German empire, world wars, division and reunification – Germany’s road to unity and freedom.
The History of Germany
These links can be used to research historical developments and documents on the history of Germany from its beginnings up until the present day.
Looking back at the long journey West
Farewell to the German question – Looking back at the long journey West.
Turning points of the 20th century
From the First World War to the present: Europe in the focus of history
German National Anthem
The German national anthem consists only of the third stanza of the Deutschlandlied
Courage and resistance
To mark the 75th anniversary of Stauffenberg’s attempt to assassinate Hitler on 20 July: resistance to the Nazi regime took place on many levels. We present an overview.
Demonstrating for change
There have been numerous protest movements in Germany since the end of the Second World War. We present the most important of them.
“What moves me is Sophie’s courage and strength”
It would be harder to get any closer to Hans and Sophie Scholl: students stage the opera “White Rose”. In our interview they explain what they found particularly moving.
The First World War
Farewell to the German question – Looking back at the long journey West: 1914–1918 The First World War.
Learning from 1918
100 years ago, the First World War ended. Facts and figures about the seminal catastrophe of the 20th century.
The Weimar Republic
Farewell to the German question – Looking back at the long journey West: 1919–1933 The Weimar Republic.
The era of National Socialism
Farewell to the German question – Looking back at the long journey West: 1933–1945 The era of National Socialism.
The two German states
Farewell to the German question – Looking back at the long journey West: 1949–1990 The two German states.
The fall of the Wall and German reunification
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Germany’s new role in Europe
Germany did not seek greater responsibility in Europe after reunification. Nevertheless, for various reasons that has been the country’s lot.
30 German years: 1950 – 1980
From the German Economic Miracle to RAF Terrorism: Three German decenniums. An overview.
