The situation comes to a head with debates about idealism and disappointment, values of the East and the West, and freedom and control. As decisions are made, personal relationships begin to falter.

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.

Elke repairs the radio in the compartment and everyone hears the news: A wall is being built through Berlin and along the state border to seal off the Soviet zone.

The news of the Berlin Wall's construction continues to spread throughout the train. Arthur and Andi finally find what they have been looking for all this time.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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.