The age of Homo erectus has dawned! What abilities did he have and in what ways did he resemble modern humans? To find out, watch this video, which ends with a quotation from one of Germany's greatest poets, Friedrich Schiller.

At more than 500 meters, Ulrichstein is the town in the state of Hessen with the highest elevation and, thus, an ideal location for harnessing the wind. Satisfying Germany's demand for energy in the new energy economy is the subject of this informative clip from the highland region of Vogelsberg. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The search for the true love: More and more singles are trying out online dating agencies and according to them, with success. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

In this edition of rheinmaintv, electric cars are carefully examined. Since they don’t use carbon-based fuels, they are much better for the environment, and although they are still a dream of the future, they may replace fuel-driven cars one day.

From Brussels to Barcelona in just 30 minutes? The dream could soon become reality! Come along on a high-speed trip to the Netherlands and learn more about the futuristic vision of a Europe-wide Hyperloop transport network.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Arthur now questions Christa Hartmann more thoroughly. Marlis and Gerd find themselves in a severe conflict. Their different views on future and responsibility put their relationship to the test.

The closer the train gets to East Berlin, the more everyone comes under pressure and increasingly loses their nerve. Paul Fuchs is also at the end of his strength.

In this episode, Edith receives a mysterious call from the People's Police. Arthur interrogates the young gymnast but doesn't get the answer he expects.

The ski season has begun on the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. There are no more COVID restrictions, but now there's a new problem due to rising energy costs.