In this next part, Yabla star reporter Diane tells us tales of the battle between Bretten and the Duke of Württemberg, of the fattened puppy that fooled him into retreat! We are also presented with the conjuring of a court jester. Viel Spaß!

In part one of this series, Yabla star reporter Diane attends the Peter and Paul festival in Bretten, where she not only dons medieval garb, but proceeds to take lessons in loading and shooting a replica of an ancient matchlock musket, and all in a genuine Baden dialect!

In the mid-1970s disco ruled and roller skates were so big they made science fiction movies about them, in fact the movie Rollerball is still a huge cult film. Well now roller skates are back in a big way. Forget inline skates: if you think it is “easier” because you have four wheels, well think again! This video gets into a roller skating class in Berlin whose teacher is trying to change put Berlin clubs on wheels! Viel Spaß! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The full moon transforms the white mountain world along the Bernina Pass into an enchanting landscape. The Rhaetian Railway takes you on an extraordinary trip at night. Enjoy!

Following the sudden resignation of Benedict XVI, the search for a new pope is dominating the conversation in the corridors of the Vatican. Precisely how a new pope is selected is explained in this informative video.
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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 rush is on at the nearest tire service station as soon as the first snow falls! Besides being able to avoid those long waiting lines, there are other important reasons for having those winter tires mounted early. Check it out for your own safety! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The Swiss love their mountains and the tourism it generates. But, almost as much as their Alps, the Swiss love cleanliness. Watch this spoof on a stereotypical national Swiss trait. Oh, and check out Schweizer Felsenputzer to learn more.

Fuerteventura – currently the windsurfing Mecca of Europe. While some relax on the beach, the world's best surfers and kite-boarders battle wind and waves. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the sun and surf and interviews with pro surfers Tonky Frans and Sarah-Quita Offringa. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

So-called "super absorbers" normally see to it that, inside baby's diaper, everything's stays in its proper place. The Frankfurt company "Geohumus International", however, is taking this same granular material & pursuing far more ambitious goals. Enjoy this interesting and informative clip and learn how they hope to use super absorbers to fight climate change & transform arid regions of planet earth.
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An interesting discussion from the field of astronomy: Considered minor planets, asteroids are categorized according to their orbits. Also, contrary to sensationalistic Hollywood’s film portrayals, the probability of them posing a danger to planet Earth in the short-run is slight. To the science enthusiasts among our subscribers, enjoy! A documentary by WissensMagazin.

Federal President of Germany Christian Wulff resigns after 598 days because of massive accusations of having taken bribes. A review. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Robert Stein (31) is a successful taxidermist and has won already numerous prizes for his extraordinary and precise work in the Natural History Museum in Berlin.
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Luxuslärm featuring Culcha Candela make a strong statement against the ubiquitous slimming craze with their new single.

Binge drinking? Band members of German band Luxuslärm and their fans have a very strong opinion when it comes to this topic. The band is sponsoring the campaign “bunt statt blau” [colorful instead of blue (drunk)] which is now happening at many schools. Support it here!

A sensational find is the focal point of a new exhibition at the Kunsthalle Bremen. In 2005 restorers discovered a work, which till then had been unknown, by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch hidden behind the piece "The Child and Death."
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This exhibition is dedicated to a rather unappetizing aspect of everyday life of the royalty of yesteryear: "The Quiet Little Place... Taboo and Cleanliness at Court" in the Schwetzinger castle shows numerous chamber pots, wash basins and commodes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Audio sample of the re-release of the first episode of Rick Future.

More audio books can be found here: Hörspielprojekt.

Undertube continue their interview with Berlin based band Jeans Team who talks about its label Alkomerz as well as what’s behind it.

German actress Jessica Schwarz talks about her favorite food and briefly changes roles with Raudy by turning from the interviewee into the interviewer...

RheinMain Szene reporter Thomas Raudnitzky interviews a couple more partygoers at the carnival party Quartier Latin at the University of Frankfurt.

Thousands of water-lovers all over Germany broke the water-sliding world record this weekend, which was at around 5,700 kilometers. Participants slid non-stop for 24 hours.
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A German comedian with an East German background, Citizen Lars Dietrich continues to answer Raudy's questions, and among others, gives evidence of his previous career as a stuntman...

Mobbing is more than just disagreeing about something. It is when children or teens are terrorized mentally or physically over a longer period of time by their peers.
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