When Carl Benz first introduced his invention, people were anything but enthusiastic. In fact, many were terrified of the strange, spluttering contraption.

Lisa Kestel shows us the city of her birth, Nuremberg, which is rather unique for several reasons. In the first part of this mini-series, we explore Nuremberg's underground and discover a very special local delicacy!

In this part, Lisa tells us about the famous Nuremberg sausage and then shows us the GoHo student neighborhood, where she pays a visit to a rather special store.

Lisa takes us to one of Nuremberg's trendiest restaurants. After learning a few things about modern Franconian cuisine, we join her for a stroll along the Way of Human Rights. Finally, it's time for an after-work beer in a rather special location.

The "Ode to Joy" is one of the most well-known pieces of music in the Western classical canon. But its path to becoming Europe's anthem was long and winding. Watch this video and embark on a journey through the history of European unity.

Was Sisi of Austria truly the romantic fairytale princess that everyone believed her to be? Join us as we delve behind the scenes with Katrin Unterreiner, co-founder of the Sisi Museum in Vienna's Hofburg Palace.

Carl Benz was a brilliant inventor and visionary in the automotive industry. His patent for his "gas-powered vehicle" is widely regarded as the birth certificate of the automobile.

The "Victoria" was the first four-wheeled vehicle to be produced by automotive pioneer Karl Benz. Now, the world's oldest roadworthy automobile is set to hit the road again. As with any old used car, the big question was: Will it pass the vehicle inspection?

A fascinating video about some unusual archaeological finds in the Rhine-Main area, dating from the late Roman era.

In the second part of this video on the Frankfurt silver inscription, various experts explain why this find is so special.

Erfurt is a city in Thuringia with a charming, historical center. Ivana shows us its old alleyways, buildings, and other landmarks.

The first segment introduces us to the main characters who, aboard the train from Munich to East Berlin on August 13, 1961, will face a difficult decision: freedom or home.

August 13, 1961: A fateful message reaches the train bound for East Berlin: The construction of the Wall has begun. The passengers now have three and a half hours to decide—home or freedom?

As the train continues its course towards Berlin, the band of musicians perform a song about yearning for freedom, which contrasts with the security checks of East Germans returning from the West.

As the train makes its way along, a reporter comes to interview Edith Salzmann, a locomotive driver. Through them, we get an impression of the roles and daily life of people in East Germany.