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.

It’s been two hundred and fifty years since Ludwig van Beethoven was born in the city of Bonn, and this anniversary has provided an excellent opportunity for us to learn more about this famously hot-tempered musical genius.

Animals in zoos enjoy all-inclusive full-board accommodation, but too much luxury can be a bad thing. To make sure the animals stay active, the keepers and vets need to come up with some creative solutions.

What does your diet have to do with climate protection? And what does the word "sustainable" really mean? Paula explains in this video.

14-year-old Kim Heizmann has proven that soccer is about so much more than scoring goals. In fact, he very probably saved the life of the opponents' goalkeeper during one match.

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.

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.

In the second part of our mini-series on the imperative, Eylin asks us some practice questions. She also talks about when the word "bitte" ("please") should be used for the sake of politeness and when it is not necessary.

How and when do you use the imperative? Eylin explains and gives some practical examples.

Hailing from Linz, Austria, Lika Doss comes from a family of musicians and has been passionate about music from an early age. Having taken piano lessons, she initially sang cover songs until she began releasing her own songs in German in 2019. "Schlaflos" is about sleeplessness and the inner struggle that comes with it.

In this documentary, black German soccer stars describe their experiences with racism.

Arne Elsholtz, the German voice of Tom Hanks and other Hollywood stars, is a guest at the Carpe Diem studios in Appenweier.

In the second part of this mini-series, Nico, another physiotherapist, talks about what makes this practice so special and why they get so many good reviews. Paula also wants to know how Nick came to choose this particular profession. It's an interesting story!

We are constantly exposed to substances that are harmful to our bodies, such as toxins in food, alcohol, exhaust fumes, and cosmetics. On top of that, there are medicines and other chemicals. How does the body deal with these?

This video gives you some insight into the services offered by one of Karlsruhe's physiotherapy practices. We explore the facilities with Paula and Dirk and get to know the staff.