Although Archimedes always wanted only to improve mankind, he has to use his intelligence to build war machines for the Greeks in his old age. The Romans want to hire him to work for them, but that is not to be …

The dying king asks Archimedes to work as an inventor of war machines, because the Romans want to attack the city of Syracuse. Will he be able to help come up with new ideas to help the army?

How will Archimedes be able to prove that the crown is not made of pure gold? Seeing his talent, the King asks him to help create systems for work that needs to be done.

The king suspects that his goldsmith has cheated him and his new crown isn’t really made of pure gold. Can Archimedes help determine what the crown is made of without smashing it apart?

In this video, you will learn what a gnomon was used for, who Euclid and Eratosthenes were, and what secret Archimedes thinks he discovered after his apprenticeship with Euclid.

Ancient Greece was home to many great thinkers, such as the physician Hippocrates, the philosopher Socrates, the sculptor Phidias, and the mathematician Archimedes.

The women of Weinsberg pull off their escape ploy with such success that even King Conrad is impressed!

A greedy king, a castle, a siege, and a trio of brave (and hungry) citizens… what will happen next? Discover the “The Ruse of the Brave Women of Weinsberg,” a legend that takes us back to High Middle Ages!

At European Hansemuseum in Lübeck, a special exhibition — built entirely out of Lego bricks! — depicts the history of the Hanseatic League. “Hanseatic League: Brick-Rich” will also be traveling to Emden, Braunschweig, and the Netherlands.

Hambach Castle is one of the most important landmarks in Germany, as its history is the history of the country as we know it today. Every year, thousands of tourists visit the castle and learn about the Hambach Festival, which — spoiler alert — was more than just a party!

Cettina talks about the German traditions that take place on Pentecost and Whit Monday.

Here is a final set of questions from the German citizenship test, covering topics ranging from employment to children's welfare.

In this segment, topics related to marriage, religion, and discrimination in Germany are discussed.

What countries did the "Gastarbeiter" come to Germany from? At what time do Germany's compulsory "quiet hours" begin every night? Answers to these questions and more in this segment from the German citizenship test.

Have you ever wondered why the colors of the German flag are black, red, and gold? In explaining how this came to be, this video offers a brief summary of how Germany became one united country.