The small town of Markgröningen in Baden-Wuerttemberg is known for its fast shepherds. For over 500 years the offspring of local shepherd families race against each other as well as for a sheep. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

RheinMain Szene reporter Raudy is out and about again to find out where Frankfurt residents like to hang out on Friday nights. There is an open space called Friedberger Platz where people sit on blankets and enjoy wine and beer till late.

Going all out: The automotive industry presents itself at the International Autoshow in Frankfurt as a successful market. The trade show booths are large and flashy, and there is little sign of the crisis, but the manufacturers do admit that steep growth is a thing of the past. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Paranormal phenomena have been reported at the medieval Ludwigsburg castle. Come along with members of the Lake Constance Ghosthunters Agency and learn about their findings. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

At this fashion show the models tear their clothes off. Eroticism, wit and style - that spells burlesque! The women of the female dance group the Teaserettes show a lot of skin and sexy fashion on stage as well as behind the scenes. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Are you interested in the earliest motors and cars? Send an email to the Hochhut Company, celebrating its centenary next year. Their collection of fully functioning originals is one of a kind. verkauf.service@hochhut.de

No emails, no texting, no internet; for many Germans this is unthinkable. The author Christoph Koch performed a self-experiment and pulled the plug for almost 6 weeks. "dpa video" met with him and asked him a couple of questions. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Being a conservator is a life's work, to which Jana Moczarski dedicates herself with commitment. The 35-year-old is enthusiastic about her work. One notices that also when she presents the old documents as though they are precious treasures. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Fascination Festival. Once again this summer, hundreds of thousands of visitors will stream to the most varied music festivals in Germany, listen to the artists, camp and get tanked up. Because one thing these large events all seem to have in common is chaos and an odd sense of humor. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Radiant blue sky, pleasant temperatures and the hard winter is already almost forgotten. Spring is here. Shortly after the calendrical beginning of the mild time of the year, nature and man get ready for sunnier times. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

A television bet changed the life of hundreds of thousands of people in Ethiopia. In the program "Wetten, dass...?" [Bet that...?] from May 16th, 1981, actor Karlheinz Böhm bet that not every third viewer would donate a German mark for the Central African Sahelian Zone. He proved to be right, but as a result, founded the People for People Foundation. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

In part 2 of the model contest event “RNZ Top Model,” candidates are interviewed and the winner is announced. Enjoy!

At fashion shows beauty glistens on the runway, but behind the perfect shows there is a lot of work going on. While the celebrities make themselves comfortable in the VIP area and the photographers snap pictures of stars and starlets in the lobby, behind the scenes everything is being made ready for the big performance. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

With his hat and sunglasses, most Germans recognize him instantly: Musician Udo Lindenberg has made history, and now he's 65 and has a brand new album out. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Cher and Christina Aguilera, stars of the movie Burlesque, came to the movie premiere in Germany, answered questions about the film and pleased their German fans by giving autographs. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The tears flowed freely when the victor's crown was placed upon her head. Anne-Kathrin Kosch has been chosen Germany's most beautiful woman. Miss Germany 2011 loves wearing stilettos and, in her free time, she enjoys martial arts. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Three cuddly lion cubs were born in the Neuwied Zoo. After being rejected by their mother, the little ones are being looked after by animal caretaker Petra Becker. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The Beatles spend the last few hours of their German tour in Hamburg – the city that discovered them! Can you find and identify the then popular Hamburg politician and future Chancellor of Germany?

Trash percussionists Bubble Beatz are a Swiss band that makes music and sounds using scrap metal, which they collect at scrapyards all around. «dpa video» accompanied them on their search for new “instruments.” Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

German champion alpine ski racer Maria Riesch likes to show her glamorous side as well sometimes. In an elegant evening dress she celebrates her bronze medal win at the Kandahar slope at the trendy club P1 in Garmisch. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The party to celebrate Formula-One world champion Sebastian Vettel’s victory continues. His friend, the popular comedian of mixed Turkish and German descent, Bülent Ceylan, as well as the majority of the people of Heppenheim are at the party.

If you are into animation, check out this clip about the Twelfth International Weekend of Animation in Wiesbaden.

Diane continues her stroll over the Karlsruhe Christmas Market which even boasts a skating rink for young and old to enjoy.

Diane shows us the beautiful Christmas offers at the Karlsruhe Christmas Market.