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.

Many different herbs grow in Eylin's garden – including sage, rosemary, and lavender! Use them for cooking or aromatherapy, or make some delicious medicinal teas.

“The Carolin Kebekus Show” is a Grimme Award-winning satirical variety program. In the first “Forgotten Heroines" segment, we meet the fictional Elisabeth Bemmendorff, who allegedly came up with the idea of putting greasy rémoulade on sandwich rolls — the influence of which on German cuisine should not be underestimated!

Nena performs "Leuchtturm" (Lighthouse), one of her most popular songs from the early 1980s, for an energetic crowd in Dortmund. The lyrics are simple and heartfelt, and the audience knows every word!

Eylin’s desk is covered in various objects related to her work. Learn the words for common office items, and for some art supplies, too!

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?

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 …

Since 1970, the number of wild mammals, birds, and insects has fallen by 68 percent. The World Biodiversity Council warns that around one million animal and plant species could become extinct in just a few decades.

In Part 2, Helene Fischer’s Schlager megahit Atemlos durch die Nacht serves as the basis for “Artenlos, gute Nacht,” a parody song about species loss and environmental destruction.

What else does Eylin have on her desk? Learn more German words for common office supplies, including hole punchers, envelopes and stamps, rulers, glue, and highlighters.

In the lyrics of this anthemic pop hit — a collaboration by JEREMIAS, Provinz, and MAJAN — “summer” itself joins the singer and his partner as a participant in their love affair.

Back in the 1970s, vegetarianism in Germany was considered pretty radical. When Eylin’s parents became vegetarian back then – and cooked only vegetarian food for their children – it led to a lot of heated discussion among her extended family.

Emilio is an actor in the "Bibi & Tina" films and also a musician and singer. His song “Ausmacht” is about asking his partner’s permission to fall in love.

German singer Namika sings "Hellwach," a song about staying out all night in the city.

In Part 2, Eylin tells you about other popular eating styles she’s tried – and what she ultimately decided was healthiest for her.