At the weekly market in Germany, many fruit farmers sell their harvest: apples, pears, strawberries and more. In this video, Eylin tells you about her favorite local fruits.

Nico loved acting his bit part in the TV series! He’s actually considering going to acting school. But Yara isn’t so sure this is the best idea…

"Squirrel Fairy" Rebecca, a 27-year-old social pedagogue from Magstadt in Baden-Württemberg, is a foster mom for dozens of orphaned and injured squirrels — keeping them fed and well until they’re healthy enough to return to the wild. The volunteer work, in addition to her regular job, is exhausting, but also extremely rewarding.

The Dolomites are a magnificent mountain range in northeastern Italy. They hold a wealth of treasures: the remains of 120,000-year-old cave bears, cairns initiated by shepherds from the Bronze Age, and local lore featuring marmots.

German has many prefixes, both separable and inseparable. If you learn the meanings of the prefixes, you can often anticipate the meaning of an unfamiliar word that uses one. Eylin gives some great tips in this video, along with examples.

For several years now, a small herd of wild Przewalski horses – named for Russian explorer Colonel Przewalski – has been grazing in Hanau near Frankfurt am Main. They are considered the last living subspecies of the wild horse.

Tourists love romantic mountain worlds, such as those that can be found at Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park — but for the alpine dairymen who cultivate the pastures, life in the mountains is hard work.

Professional slackliner Lukas Irmler has performed incredible feats all over the world. Last summer, the extreme athlete stretched his synthetic fiber rope in the South Tyrolean Dolomites, encountering a greater challenge than expected.

Late autumn is a busy time in the mountains — and a time of change. The grazing cattle must be driven back to the valley. But if there is a violent and unexpected onset of winter, it can be life-threatening for humans and animals alike...

Pets often provide great comfort to aging humans. But what happens to these faithful companions when their owners suddenly pass away? Dogs, cats, and other furry animals have good chances of being rehomed; the story is different for the snakes and lizards at the reptile sanctuary in Munich. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

In the summertime, German weekly markets overflow with delicious local vegetables. Which vegetables are in season, and what can we make with them?

Learning how to pronounce "S" and "Z" in German can be tricky! Here in Part I, Eylin shows you a shortcut for pronouncing the German "Z."

Currywurst is one of the most popular snacks in Berlin! But what’s the original recipe — and who invented here? Here, our charming cooking team shows you how to make authentic currywurst, and tells you a bit about its history.

Since they are often in close contact at school, young children in particular are susceptible to catching head lice. Luckily, parasitologist Heinz Mehlhorn knows how to get rid of the annoying (though ultimately harmless) little bloodsucking parasites.

German-Polish tennis star Angelique “Angie” Kerber tells us a bit about her favorite tennis racket, stroke, music, and more! Get to know her a bit better in this snappy video.