Join Diane yet again on the medieval Christmas Market! Find out about the interesting history of the crossbow, its early controversial use in battle, and witness a demonstration of how to use it properly.

In part one of this series, Yabla star reporter Diane attends the Peter and Paul festival in Bretten, where she not only dons medieval garb, but proceeds to take lessons in loading and shooting a replica of an ancient matchlock musket, and all in a genuine Baden dialect!

Part two of this series takes Yabla star reporter Diane to a catapult stand, where the carnie gives her a detailed account of the history of the catapult, and on to the "Mercenaries" club, whose members wear medieval costumes and barter their services in Bretten's Peter and Paul Festival. Enjoy!

In this next part, Yabla star reporter Diane tells us tales of the battle between Bretten and the Duke of Württemberg, of the fattened puppy that fooled him into retreat! We are also presented with the conjuring of a court jester. Viel Spaß!

Yabla's own Jenny takes us to Heidelberg Castle, home of the largest cask in the world. Part 1 of 2. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!

Yabla's own Jenny takes us to Heidelberg Castle, home of the largest cask in the world. Part 2 of 2. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!

Civil engineer Hermann Rothenhöfer offers a detailed look into the historic city of Karlsruhe, Germany. By walking past a variety of buildings, he documents the history and the change in style, lifestyles and the tastes of the people. Enjoy the beauty of this outstanding architecture!

Yabla's own Cettina explains the origins of Halloween, including the reasons behind many of its traditions.

Yabla's own Cettina and Sabine tell us about St. Martin and the German tradition of making lanterns and singing songs to commemorate him.

Yabla's own Jenny takes us on a tour of the Old Town of Heidelberg, an official UNESCO City of Literature.

Yabla's own Jenny tells us more about the history of Heidelberg's famous landmarks.

Eva shows us remains of the Berlin Wall, which separated the western and eastern districts of the city of Berlin for over 28 years.

One of the steps to becoming a German citizen is passing a multiple choice test with questions about Germany. Jenny goes through some of the questions and their correct answers. You can read the Yabla German Lesson based on this video here!
Here's a trial exam of the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

In this second video about the questions on the German citizenship test, we learn more about the German constitution and vocabulary related to politics. Here's a trial exam of the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Jenny takes us through more of the three hundred questions that can appear on the German citizenship test. Here's a trial exam of the Süddeutsche Zeitung.