Separated Germany: DDR und BRD by Emely Mainusch

1945: The End of WWII

emh9 — 2025-10-16 17:36:43 UTC

Learn more about Germany between the end of WW2 and the building of the Berlin Wall

1961: A Wall Is Built

emh9 — 2025-10-16 17:36:53 UTC

1989: The Beginning of the End

emh9 — 2025-10-16 17:37:12 UTC

Here is some original footage of the press conference on 9 November 1989 where a slip of tongue permitted all citizens of the DDR to apply for visa for the BRD and therefore to cross the border legally. Find background information in English in the next video!

Germany After the Unification

emh9 — 2025-10-16 18:11:19 UTC

Discover the differences between West and East Germany today on 30 maps showing economic, demographic and cultural differences!

emh9 — 2025-10-17 20:20:26 UTC

background information on the press conference that changed Germany forever

Everyday Life in the DDR

emh9 — 2025-10-17 20:57:06 UTC

Listen to what people from the DDR had to say about their life and discover what objects a DDR museum displays today!

Escapes to West Germany

emh9 — 2025-10-17 21:12:21 UTC

Original Footage of Escapes to West Germany

emh9 — 2025-10-17 21:13:10 UTC

How, when and why was the Berlin Wall built?

emh9 — 2025-10-17 21:18:51 UTC