Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Germany Hessian
In this report on RheinMain TV, the Wiesbaden Museum’s provenance researcher Peter Forster discusses his work researching works of art stolen from Jews during the Third Reich.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Germany High German Middle High German
Knud Seckel sings the famous Falcon song by “Der von Kürenberg,” which is likely one of the most well-known Middle High German texts. It originates from around the year 1160. The author, Der von Kürenberg, is said to have come from and worked in the Bavarian/Austrian region and is considered as the first minstrel singer known by name who sang in German.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Germany
In her new documentary film, teacher Larissa Anton deals with the topic of witch hunts and superstition in the Odenwald.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
In the inter-zone train to East Berlin, people listen to the distressing radio reports. At the same time, we get insight into the lives of other people on this August 13, 1961 - the day when the Berlin Wall is erected and begins to separate its residents from the rest of the world.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany Berlinian
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?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
Erfurt is a city in Thuringia with a charming, historical center. Ivana shows us its old alleyways, buildings, and other landmarks.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Austria
In the second part of this video on the Frankfurt silver inscription, various experts explain why this find is so special.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
A fascinating video about some unusual archaeological finds in the Rhine-Main area, dating from the late Roman era.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
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?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Austria, Germany Austrian High German
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany Bavarian High German
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany High German
When Carl Benz first introduced his invention, people were anything but enthusiastic. In fact, many were terrified of the strange, spluttering contraption.
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