What’s Christmas without a nutcracker? These iconic wooden nutcracker figurines have become some of the holiday season’s most beloved Christmas decorations, but behind the glitter and cheer lies a story carved by hand.

Performed live by us, Schola Surwold, a pop choir from Emsland, together with Jörg Christian Freese on the Walcker organ and David Lakeberg on drums at “Schola Surwold x Walcker Organ” on May 18, 2025, in the sold-out St. Antonius Church in Papenburg, Ger...

A forgotten family story is illuminated when a North Carolina staffer uncovers the origins of the Strauss chandelier, a gift from a Jewish family who escaped Nazi persecution. Through letters, memories and a rare survivor interview, this film traces their...

Recorded live in Berlin in 2004, Anastacia's Live At Last features dazzling concert performances of all her biggest hits, including "Left Outside Alone," "I'm Outta Love," "Sick and Tired" and more!

From the classic French Mirepoix to the Spanish Sofrito, understanding these essential building blocks is the key to creating authentic and delicious regional dishes.

Four residences of King Ludwig II of Bavaria have been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Lesley Judd interviews Otto Frank - the father of Anne Frank - who has made a special visit to Britain to show Blue Peter viewers his daughter's original diaries. Valerie Singleton, meanwhile, reports from Anne Frank's house in Amsterdam on the story behi...

Peter the Wild Boy was a famous "feral child" found in Germany in 1725. He was discovered living alone in the woods near Hamelin, apparently surviving without normal human contact. Peter couldn’t speak and walked on all fours, which fascinated and puzzled...

A previously unknown piece of music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has been discovered in a German library, shedding new light on the prolific composer’s early works.

New guidelines agreed to last year by 21 nations (including the United States), and a recent law unanimously approved by the French Parliament, may make it easier for Jewish families to claim ownership of artworks that they believe were sold under duress...

International superstar Anastacia performing a small set of some of her biggest hits. Recorded in Munich, Germany on December 16, 2023.

This dinner comes together in thirty minutes and features sour sauerkraut mellowed by creamy, gold potatoes, and salty kielbasa.

This easy crock pot meal is wonderful! Easy to make and the perfect comfort food.

Watch as we take you behind the scenes to show you how glass Christmas ornaments are made in this fascinating and informative video!

If you are thinking German potato salad you are most likely thinking about this old-fashioned hot potato salad. You will find it in the kitchens and beer gardens all over Southern Germany.