After its premiere in 1973, the film "Three Wishes for Cinderella" became a cult classic during the Christmas season. Many ...

The Cold War border that once split Germany was a tightly guarded “death strip.” Against all odds, it turned into a thriving refuge — and may now hold lessons for European nations urgently seeking new ...

Camping was popular in East Germany when travel options were limited. Families spent summers at lakes, in forests, or at ...

The German children's series "In Fritzi's Footsteps — What Was Life Like in East Germany?" has won an International Emmy Award for its innovative depiction of the world behind the Berlin Wall. Some 35 ...

FIFA recalls the pulsating showdown that marked the first — and last — clash between East and West Germany at the FIFA World Cup. While both teams were already through to the next round before a ball ...

East Germany was undergoing massive changes, with the first free democratic elections imminent. How could this enormous wealth be secured? In December 1989, transactions of incredible proportions ...

They are photos of a lost world, of an East End of London without its skyscrapers or sharp-suited businessmen. One shows a butcher flogging chickens as bulldozers hard at work behind him, typifying ...

Your device does not support the audio. October 3rd stands as a pivotal date in world history, marked by events that have shaped nations, cultures, and global dynamics. Arguably the most significant ...

This is the tenth in a series by The Athletic looking back at the winners of each men’s World Cup. Previously, we’ve looked at Uruguay in 1930, Italy in 1934 and again in 193 8, Uruguay in 1950, West ...

The core differences between the East German “National People’s Army” (NVA) and the Nazi German Wehrmacht that came before it were doctrinal in nature. Despite having a handful of outward similarities ...

Lenzen, Germany is turning itself into a green tourist destination, with the country’s largest vegan hotel and a nature preserve. It also has a fascinating Cold War history. ByChristopher Elliott, ...

Though spared from actual warfare, the tank’s role in deterrence and crisis response was crucial, influencing global military dynamics and leaving an indelible mark on armored history. During the Cold ...