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On this day in 1961, soldiers in the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) began construction on the Berlin Wall – ...
In 2019, the Bundestag voted to create a memorial for the victims of communism. Progress on the project has stalled, but there are now plans to move forward.
The construction of the Berlin Wall began on this day in 1961.
Explore Berlin, the capital of Germany, known for iconic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag building, and ...
The complete remains of a Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the biggest dinosaurs, were found in South Dakota on August 12, 1990. In ...
History and culture or energetic contemporary life? Skyscrapers or old towns? It doesn’t have to be a dilemma; these ...
The IAEA has repeatedly warned of the dangers of fighting around nuclear plants in Ukraine and Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine is ...
The German capital may be known for its vibrant culture and hip art scene, but Berlin’s rich history really sets it apart from any other city in Europe.
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Barbed Wire Sunday (German: Stacheldrahtsonntag), is the name given to 13 August 1961, when the ...
This is our review of the The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Berlin, part of Marriott Bonvoy, which is currently emerging from the ...
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Brutalism Is Back

Not everyone is excited about the resurgence of brutalism. But the rise of neobrutalist projects shows how the polarizing ...
Inspired by the Acropolis entrance in Athens, the Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) is one of the most-photographed sites ...