# East Germany
Why the East German Uprising of 1953 Was So Intense
In 1953 no Berlin Wall divided the German people. Travel between East and West Germany, via Berlin, occurred with relative frequency. Residents of the Soviet puppet state saw with their own eyes…
This is What Life was Like in Communist East Germany
After being allies in World War II, the Soviet Union and the West soon resumed mutual hostilities. As part of…
Queen Victoria’s Chimney Stalker and Other Creepy Moments From History
One of the more unfortunate aspects of history – and of life in general, for that matter – is that…
18 Captivating Images of the History of the Berlin Wall
On June 15, 1961, the First Secretary of the Socialist Union Party and the German Democratic Republic State Council, chairman…
East German Secret Police: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Stasi
The world of Cold War spying is often depicted as a glamorous business, with clandestine meetings, ingenious gadgets and high…
Moving Images of Dresden, Germany Before and After Allied Bombs Annihilated the Historic City
In the final months of World War II, British and U.S. bombers pummeled the city of Dresden, Germany. Once called…
This Day In History: The Berlin Wall Is Opened (1989)
On this day in history in 1989, the world watched in astonishment as something that few expected to see, actually…
This Day In History: Construction of the Berlin Wall Began (1961)
This day in history the East German government decided to build a wall in the divided city of Berlin. The…
This Day In History: The Soviet Union Hands Over Control of West Berlin (1945)
As part of an agreement reached at the Tehran and other conferences on the future of Germany after the end…
This Day In History: Riots In East Berlin Are Crushed By Soviet Tanks (1953)
Today in history, there were major riots in East Berlin. They are often seen as an anti-communist uprising. On the…