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She was one of the most iconic painters of the 20th century. Her art was bold, new and unapologetically reflected her inner traumatic life experiences. Which is your favorite Frida Kahlo Painting?
If you haven't already, check out our new documentary about "The Rebel Icon Who Turned Pain into Power." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiFml...

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On May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe came to an end with the unconditional surrender of the German Armed Forces. Germany was defeated. An end and a beginning at the same time. But how did the political, social and economic reconstruction take shape in post-war Germany? How did a dictatorship become a democracy? We look at the first years after the end of the war – and the long road towards a new political order. #dwhistory #dwhistoryexplained

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Queen Elizabeth II would've turned 100 today. Born April 21, 1926, her life spanned nearly a century of profound change. Her four state visits to Germany became an important chapter in post-war European reconciliation.

1965: Just 20 years after WWII, her first visit drew over a million people to the streets of Berlin - a powerful gesture of reconciliation between former enemies.

2015: At 89, her final state visit included meeting Chancellor Merkel and a personal request to visit Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, emphasizing the importance of remembrance and peace.

At 89, her final state visit included meeting Chancellor Merkel and - at her own request - a visit to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, emphasizing the importance of remembrance and peace.

Did you know? During WWII, she trained as a mechanic and driver in the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service.

Watch this episode of our History Stories exploring four state visits across five decades.

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Today is Yom HaShoah, when Israel remembers the victims of the Shoah — six million Jews murdered by Nazi Germany and its allies. Leon Weintraub was just 18 when he was forced to endure the so-called "selection" at Auschwitz. His mother was sent straight to the gas chamber. Now 100, he told DW about hunger and loneliness, how he weighed just 35 kilograms at the end of the war, and how, as a young gynecologist, he chose to focus not on death but on life. Watch our interview.
#YomHaShoah #WeRemember

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DW History and Culture

On March 25, 2026, the U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparations. Here's why!

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From 'Gone with the Wind' to 'Moonlight': Which Oscar winners truly changed film history? We showcase 10 groundbreaking films that didn't just win awards, but sparked cultural debates and transformed Hollywood forever. Do the Oscars reflect our society – or are they lagging behind?

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DW History and Culture

Women weren’t just part of the Russian Revolution, they sparked it.
On March 8, 1917, thousands of women marched for bread, dignity, and peace.
Their bravery is why we celebrate International Women’s Day today!

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The US played a major role in overthrowing a democratically elected Iranian Government in 1953 and it took the government decades to finally admit to this. After more than 70 years, today the US is calling for a Regime change - again.

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With war raging in Iran and Khamenei killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, our video on Iran’s 1978/79 revolution is more relevant than ever. Check it out to understand the roots of the current conflict and join the conversation below.

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