An original DC-3 Rosinenbomber (Raisin Bomber) still exists in Berlin, and is remembered particularly fondly by American pilot Gail Halvorsen. It was once a major attraction, flying visitors and residents alike over the capital city. Now a major restoration project is underway—and the airplane will soon be flying again. A video from the dpa.

On occasion of the commemoration of the Holocaust victims, Hesse’s Minister President Volker Bouffier visits the Isaak Emil Lichtigfeld School in Frankfurt and talks to the Jewish students about tolerance and mutual acceptance.

The Paulskirche in Frankfurt temporarily houses an exhibition to commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz. The theme is the persecution and annihilation of the Sinti and Roma.

This report on the Wiesbaden Jewish Memorial for the Wiesbaden victims of the Holocaust is a remarkably well made mini-documentary, featuring historical photographs as well as interviews with the chairman of the Wiesbaden Jewish Community, the mayor of Wiesbaden, and the architect who designed the memorial site.

Scenes of horror from Castle Frankenstein and Rhein/Main Scene's own Thomas Raudnitzky reports. Viel Spaß zum Halloween!

Rhein/Main Scene's Thomas Raudnitzky shows us the inner workings of Castle Frankenstein, even becoming a torture victim himself.

Will Rhein-Main Scene reporter Thomas Rauditzky survive his ordeal? Look and see for yourself!

Braced for up to 70,000 believers, Berlin’s Olympic stadium will be the site of Holy Mass celebrated by Germany’s own Pope Benedict XVI. Both wine and bread have important roles to play. The nuns at the Abbey of St. Gertrude will do their part as well. Learn about the cloister’s bakery, which has been operational now for decades, supplying congregations and cloisters throughout the region (and now the Pope himself) with this important holy emblem of the Christian faith.

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]

Toasting your friends and setting off fireworks is an essential part of the New Year celebration, but unfortunately the animals in the Berlin Zoo don't feel the same way! See how the Berlin Zoo tries to deal with the problems of inner-city fireworks and their animals. (video copyright dpa)

The sun may peek through a bit during the day, but at night you notice the onset of winter even more. Human beings can put on their coats and hats as protection against the cold, but what can animals do? The Berlin Zoo shows us how they prepare the animals for winter. (video copyright dpa)

It is not known for nothing as the most important automotive exhibition in the world: the International Automobile Exhibition is underway yet again in Frankfurt and includes a record number new models from the manufacturers.

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

Jenny tells us the long and fascinating history of the town of Speyer and we get a glimpse of the town's landmark, its cathedral.

Jewelry designer Jonathan Johnson takes you through the Berlin district Kreuzberg and talks about the art scene of the German capital.