Enjoy this trailer for the German film production of a delightful children's book by Susanna Straßer. It's a very funny twist on the fairy tale genre and also makes use of the old honorific forms of speech, so pay close attention to the uses of "Ihr" and "Euer!"

How did medieval castles in Germany defend themselves? And why were they built the way they were? This video takes us through a castle like those we often see in films.

In the Middle Ages, people were resourceful when it came to battles. A group of scholars has worked to recreate medieval explosives and weaponry at Coburg Fortress in Upper Franconia.

Spending the night "Back in the DDR": it's colorful, unique, and above all, retro! Those who missed the GDR or perhaps want to relive the experience, can now stay the night in the Hotel Ostel! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

So you've invited guests to dinner and not given it much thought, and you suddenly find yourself panicking in the middle of your own chaos in the kitchen! Tolga von Klein of the Kochhaus Berlin has some good tips on how to make the cooking experience run more smoothly. (video copyright dpa)

In 2009 the Tollwood festival in Munich had a lot to offer again. For example long runner BAP was present as well as Clueso.

An interview with the artists “Beastiestylez” and “I ARE UGLY” of the gallery Richter und Masset in Munich about the artistic conversion of a former military helicopter.

Relics of the GDR Worker and Farmers’ state can be found of all places in the deepest southwest of the former Federal Republic of Germany. For many years now the museum in Pforzheim has been touted as the only one in West Germany devoted to the topic of the GDR. Learn more here: Against Oblivion Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The Blautopf [Blue Pot] in Blaubeuren is shrouded in enchanting legends, tales and stories of old! Let Diane, one of Yabla’s own reporters, take you along on an outing to this very special spring-fed lake. Viel Spaß!

This small school in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg is quite unique in terms of the independence it grants its students... take a look!

Tina interviews Sven Siegrist, a professional photographer. Sven and his wife mainly do wedding photography, covering the preparations, the ceremony itself, a photo shoot with the couple, and the festivities.

Learn all the different features of the face and the head with Diane!

Learn the extremities of the upper body in German with Loredana.

Yabla's own Diane shows us the German terms for the most important parts of the body with the help of her friend and assistant Franca.

Pope Benedict is visiting his old home country. His first stop will be Berlin. As with every official visit, he will find rest and peace at the apostolic nunciature of Germany. The Apostolic Nuncio of Germany, Jean-Claude Périsset, shows "dpa video" around.
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