Assassinations, socialism and conspirators’ dens: Inside Berlin’s Rote Insel
Take a trip to Schöneberg's Rote Insel (or Red Island), an unassuming neighbourhood with an astounding history.
Berlin
The killing of Horst Wessel: Uncovering a Berlin Nazi murder mystery
Horst Wessel was shot in his apartment in 1930. Years later, the exact motive for his murder […]
Friday 15, March
Ex-Stasi officer put on trial for deadly border shooting 50 years later
On Thursday, an 80-year-old former Stasi officer was put on trial for the alleged murder of Czesław […]
History
Historic department stores: Berlin’s (mostly) vanished temples of consumerism
At their peak, Berlin's department stores were temples of consumption. Most of them don't exist anymore - […]
History
Christmas in Berlin: A festive photo history
Dive into a festive time capsule with these photos of Berlin Christmas celebrations over the last century.
Architecture
The crazy, unrealised architectural projects of 20th century Berlin
Berlin has some magnificently wacky buildings, but did you ever wonder about all the great architectural projects […]
