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In Hameln lebt die Sage vom Rattenfänger bis heute weiter. Fairy tales and legends
Culture
German legends: of heroes, dragons and flutes
How centuries-old stories from Germany continue to live on around the world and fascinate people to this day.
Handwerker arbeiten im Innenhof von Beit Wakil in Aleppo. Reconstruction in Aleppo
Arab world
Reconstruction amidst ruins
Architect Dima Dayoub is working to preserve cultural heritage in the destroyed historic centre of Aleppo – and to reconstruct entire residential districts.
Rainer Maria Rilke, hier vermutlich 1906, gilt bis heute als einer der größten deutschsprachigen Dichter. A portrait
Poetry
The perfect poet
Rainer Maria Rilke was born 150 years ago. The German-language poet was much admired even in his lifetime, and his works continue to touch people around the world to this day.
Thomas Mann House in Pacific Palisades, Kalifornien Thomas Mann House
North America
Taking a stance for democracy in the spirit of Thomas Mann
55 Voices for Democracy: the multi-media series produced by the Thomas Mann House Los Angeles relies on prominent voices to promote a democratic culture of debate.
Die deutsche Elektropopband Kraftwerk ist seit 55 Jahren weltweit erfolgreich. Hier bei einem Auftritt 2012 in New York. Music
North America
Kraftwerk: autobahn to infinity
Currently on tour, the German group Kraftwerk has shaped global pop modernity with its electronic music for 55 years – and is celebrated above all in the United States.
Gabriela ist seit 2018 Teil des Ballett-Ensembles am Friedrichstadt-Palast. Theatre
Show
Friedrichstadt Palast Berlin – the greatest stage in the world
Extravagant costumes, breathtaking stage sets and an international ensemble of dancers – take a look behind the scenes at the Friedrichstadt Palast.
Live-Avatare auf einer LED-Wand. Stage
Dramatic advisor Ilja Mirsky
“We are expanding the body into the digital sphere”
What will the theatre of the future look like? An interview with Ilja Mirsky, digital dramatic advisor at the Munich Residence Theatre and theatre and digital technology university lecturer.
Gemeinsamer Jubel der Dorfgemeinschaft. Stage
Federal system
How diverse Germany’s cultural scene is
Barbara Klepsch wants to link culture and tourism more closely. In our interview, the president of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs explains how theatres bring people together and inject life into regions.
Die Sopranistin Elsa Dreisig – der Vater Franzose, die Mutter Dänin Stage
The soprano singer Elsa Dreisig
“There are no boundaries between people in opera.”
The soprano singer Elsa Dreisig, born to a French father and a Danish mother, on the importance of the Staatsoper Berlin – and a formative encounter with Daniel Barenboim.
Das Markgräfliche Opernhaus in Bayreuth zählt zum Weltkulturerbe. Stage
Facts and figures
Curtain up on the German theatre scene
75,000 productions in a single season - and 20 million tickets sold: what sets Germany’s theatres and opera houses apart.
Die deutsche Erfolgsserie „Maxton Hall“ geht in die zweite Runde. German series
Europe
Maxton Hall: Return of the sensational German series
The global hit “Maxton Hall” was translated into 19 languages and is now entering its second season. What makes this German streaming series so successful.
KI kann uns helfen, kreativer zu werden. Ideas
Artificial intelligence
How AI helps to boost creativity
AI is acting as a modern-day muse in areas such as film, art and music. These three examples show how AI helps to amplify creativity rather than replacing it.

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