History

After reunification, we spoke of unity, reconciliation and historical new beginnings. But behind the great political rhetoric, a quiet but merciless extinction of entire biographies took place. Especially women who served in the National People's Army,... [...]

In 1954, the events surrounding the defeat of France in Dien Bien Phu and the subsequent negotiations in Geneva marked a significant turning point in the Indochina War and in the global power structure of the Cold War. The conflict in... [...]

In the history of Rome, the events surrounding the destruction of Legions XVII, XVIII. and XIX. in the course of the Varus Battle a profound turning point. This incident, associated with the loss of the field signs and eagles, did not shake... [...]

With the entry into force of the Weimar Constitution, the protection of foreign-language parts of the people in Germany was formally guaranteed for the first time. This step seemed to mean a departure for minorities like the Sorbs, since the use of the mother tongue and... [...]

After the end of World War II and in the course of the intensifying Cold War, American foreign policy changed fundamentally. The United States increasingly saw itself in the role of global defender against the Soviet... [...]

After the end of World War II, the world began at the beginning of the Cold War, an era characterized by ideological contrasts, political tensions and military conflicts between the US and USSR superpowers. In this... [...]

The leadership of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) was extremely aware of the profound social crisis that shook the country more and more over the course of the 1980s. This crisis was reflected in a variety of symptoms:... [...]

After the end of World War II, the world was in a phase of upheaval and reorganization. The superpowers USA, Soviet Union, Great Britain and France faced the challenge of redesigning the international system. [...]

After the end of World War II, Vietnam was in a phase of deep political, social and military upheavals. The Vietnamese independence movement, the Viet Minh, had disarmed the Japanese in many parts of the country and the... [...]

In history, scenarios have repeatedly taken place in which the death of a leader or a central figure has had a significant influence on the course of wars, political disputes or social upheavals. This is particularly clear... [...]