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A Link to a Time of a Divided Germany 
The end of WWII brought about a divided Germany. One part had three sections run by the US, Britain and France, the other was ruled by the Soviet Union.
Then a wall was built.
A Link to Historic Germany
The ages of Germany, from pre-history, as part of the Roman Empire, the Medieval Era and up until contemporary history, are showcased throughout the country by routes, museums, entities and regions.
A Link to Historical Traditions and Customs
There is a strong sense of continuity in Germany, and many of the traditions still followed today, from Passion Plays and May Day to Midsummer Madness and Garden Gnomes reach back centuries.
A Link to WWII - Before, During and After
World War Two not only involved six years of fighting. People, places and events were involved and affected post and pre-war.
Cologne Cathedral - Story of a Gothic Masterpiece
It took over 600 years to complete Cologne Cathedral. Construction began when the city was part of the Holy Roman Empire but wasn´t finished until 1880, in a newly United Germany with Wilhelm I as its first Emperor. A stunning building it is one of the country´s most important monuments.
German Gummi Bears, the Cult Candy
Gummy Bears began life in the early 20th century as ´Fruit Gummi Dancing Bears´, based on a Teddy Bear and dancing bears, in a small German confectionery company.Today they are a cult candy, not only for children but also "grown-ups", used for couture dresses, party "Hedgehogs" and Vodka cocktails.
Germany, its Neighbours and a New Image
From its central position at the heart of today’s European Union Germany lives in peace and harmony with its neighbours, however this was not always the case.
What image does modern Germany have in the eyes of its neighbours? A cross section of Europeans from eighteen countries were asked, with interesting results.
Hitlerland: American Eyewitnesses to the Nazi Rise to Power
A fascinating insight to the pre-World War II days of Nazi Germany from the viewpoint of well known American journalists, diplomats and socialites who lived in, or visited, the country at the time.
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