Jacob recites two poems by Mascha Kaléko: “Interview mit mir selbst” and “Im Exil.” The German-Jewish poet had to flee to America in 1938, and her works were banned in Germany after the Nazis labeled them “harmful and undesirable.”

On October 3, 2020, Germany celebrated 30 years since the official reunification. The Wall itself may be long gone, but for many Germans, a “wall” still exists in their minds. How does the generation that grew up in a united Germany feel about it?

In Part 2 of this episode of the heute-show, host Oliver Welke and comedian Claus von Wagner address the uneven distribution of wealth, jobs, and government agencies between East and West Germany – which remains a problem even 30 years after reunification.

The heute-show is a German late-night satirical TV program. In this clip, comedian and presenter Oliver Welke takes a look at Germany on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Wall, and discusses what kinds of divisions and inequalities remain.

As the 30th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall approaches, this report takes stock of how far Germany has come, and what still needs to be done. Emphasizing the importance of transparency and freedom of speech has helped reunite the nation – but other divides have also emerged.

Former civil rights activist Roland Jahn and photographer Andreas Rost both played a role in the resistance and fall of the Berlin Wall. Thirty years later, they recall some of the crucial moments from a period in recent German history that was characterized by both unity and division.

Dresden, 1985: After a party at their house, Bettina and her husband are awakened by Stasi agents at the door, who arrest them.

When Carl Benz first introduced his invention, people were anything but enthusiastic. In fact, many were terrified of the strange, spluttering contraption.

Everyone knows the brand Mercedes-Benz, but not many know much about the founder. This video series tells the story of the automobile from the very beginning, and in particular, the life story of Carl Benz.

Vogtsbauernhof Black Forest Open Air Museum in Gutach provides an opportunity to experience how people through the ages lived and worked in the Black Forest. With six fully furnished farmsteads, a day laborer's house and numerous outbuildings, the museum invites you on a journey through the rich cultural history of the region.

Our delicious-looking humans have been on this planet for a dangerously long time, and for some of the dinosaurs, the temptation is just too great. Will Pierrot and his friends manage to get to safety in time?

Pierrot talks to the head of the reptilian species and learns some interesting details about their way of life. The little robot shows enthusiasm for their team sport, and the crew discusses whether the species would be suitable candidates to join their confederation.

Pierrot, Dickie, and Metro become acquainted with the inhabitants of the planetoid Lagos, although the "big lizards" are initially not entirely at ease with these two-legged visitors...

Pierrot and Dickie share the command on this expedition and finally land on the planet Lago, where they are immediately spotted by the inhabitants...

Fortunately, it was possible to prevent the spacecraft from entering the gravitational field of the planet Lago, and the crew even managed to take some pictures showing some interesting details!