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How Britain's Secret Decoy Ships Outfoxed German U-Boats During World War I
World War I was raging off the British Isles when the German submarine UC-18 surfaced to attack easy prey on the chilly ...
German U-Boat Vs. Submarine: Is There A Difference?
A U-boat is nothing more than the Anglicized term for a German submarine and isn't strikingly different from U.S. subs. The ...
‘The Light’ Review: Tom Tykwer Blasts Us With Issues but No Reason to Engage in Overlong Berlinale Opener
Once an exciting voice in German cinema, 'Run Lola Run' director Tom Tykwer has run out of things to say, delivering a ...
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How The Tradition Of Drinking Beer Out Of A Boot Started
The challenge of drinking beer out of a huge glass boot is often associated with Oktoberfest in Germany, but the tradition started long before that.
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The Talented and Valiant Female Surgeon Who Joined Allied Forces in WWII and Broke Barriers Along the Way
Prohibited from serving with the U.S. Army as a medical officer, Barbara Stimson was commissioned by the British—and helped ...
Thousands died in this city 80 years ago – now the far right wants to own the story
Three nights of unrelenting bombing destroyed Dresden in 1945. As snow fell at the weekend, neo-Nazi supporters took to its ...
King of the mountain: how Kenton Cool took over Everest – and you can too. For a price.
Fresh from the Himalayas, Brit Kenton Cool stands in his garage in the British Cotswolds stowing away climbing gear: a bright ...
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The Modern Voice of War Writing
In All Quiet on the Western Front, Erich Maria Remarque reinvented a genre.
Kenton Cool took over Everest – and you can too. For a price.
Fresh from the Himalayas, Brit Kenton Cool stands in his garage in the British Cotswolds stowing away climbing gear: a bright ...
A city wrestles with its past as far-right surges
As Germany prepares for its most significant election since reunification, neo-Nazis at the weekend staged a “mourning march” ...
The Best Films Playing in New York and Los Angeles Repertory Theaters During February 2025
IndieWire selects best New York and Los Angeles repertory screenings in February 2025, including a Frederick Wiseman ...
6 Brands Making A Statement At Berlin Fashion Week
Fashion has the power to build bridges and drive social change says Christiane Arp, Chairwoman of Fashion Council Germany. Here are 6 brands to know from its showcase.