The German flag's distinctive black, red and gold stripes date back to the 19th century. We look at the history around the colours, what they represent and how Germans feel about their flag.

Friedrich Merz's stance against displaying the rainbow flag at the German parliament for the upcoming Christopher Street Day ...

Here’s what you need to remember: In some ways, the A7V may have contributed more to World War II than World War I, as evidenced by Nazi Germany’s armored tank designs of the era which were ...

The comparison is likely to draw complaints from both supporters and opponents of Trump—probably justified—but the German I’m thinking of is Wilhelm II, the last ruler of the German Empire.

In November 1914, during the Battle of Cape Sarych, the Yavuz Sultan Selim - formerly the German SMS Goeben - boldly faced a superior Russian fleet amidst treacherous, mine-laden waters in a ...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has backed the decision not to fly the rainbow flag on the Reichstag building - which houses the German Parliament - during Berlin Pride celebrations, saying the building ...

Politics & Policy A German Flag Went Missing in WWII. It Was Recently Found in Houston—Then Went Missing Again. The treasured banner was discovered in a Texas gun store, sparking questions about ...

Authenticity The archaeological sites that comprise the Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Lower German Limes have a high level of authenticity. Virtually all the remains were buried during or soon ...

Historically Germany has been a world champion of the rights of workers related to their health. In 1883 Otto von Bismarck, chancellor of the German empire, set up the world’s first statutory ...

The German Empire became Germany, and Germany lost substantial territory outside Europe. For more information about the history of World War I, visit The National WWI Museum and Memorial.