When David Bowie’s Glass Spider Tour arrived in West Berlin on June 6, 1987, the city was the world’s de facto capital of geopolitical turmoil, cleft in two physically and politically by 168km (104 ...

Cultural and political changes in Germany at that time included a major East German protest in Berlin in ... a double-wide wall to prevent East Germans from attempting to escape by driving trucks ...

Helena Merriman tells the extraordinary true story of a man who dug a tunnel right under the feet of Berlin Wall border guards to help friends, family and strangers escape.

Berlin authorities are the target of ridicule and disbelief after nine prisoners escaped or absconded from one prison in the space of five days. Six remain on the run from Plötzensee jail after ...

Discover the top things to do in Berlin, Germany, a city rich in history, culture, and innovation. From iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and remnants of the Berlin Wall to vibrant arts and ...