In this video, we explore daily life in East Germany during the Cold War. From the state-controlled economy and strict surveillance of the Stasi to the culture, education, and everyday struggles of ...

As Germany faces a hostile Russia, a defence firm plans to open a munitions plant in the ex-communist east -- but many locals ...

Lenzen, Germany is turning itself into a green tourist destination, with the country’s largest vegan hotel and a nature preserve. It also has a fascinating Cold War history. ByChristopher Elliott, ...

East-West Economic Divide Fuels Far-Right Eastern Germans Second-Class Status Drives Far-Right Support 35 Years Post-Reunification ...

The Big Ideas: What Is History? After moments of great upheaval, scars can last for generations. By Jenny Erpenbeck Jenny Erpenbeck is a writer. This personal reflection is part of a series called The ...

"Original GDR Soft Ice Cream" has become a genuine money-spinner for Steffen Pretzsch, 56, who runs an ice cream parlour near Naumburg Cathedral. Two billboards advertise the treat outside his café, ...