Vintage Photographs Show German Women Practicing Swedish Gymnastics in Hamburg From the Early 20th Century.H
These photographs were taken between 1902 and 1910 by Heinrich Hamann in Hamburg, Germany. As a keen gymnast, Hamann portrayed many athletes in action. Here, German women exercising Swedish Gymnastics in a sports hall and on the Heiligengeistfeld (German: “field…
52 Incredible Found Photos Offer a Rare Glimpse Into Everyday Life in West Germany in 1949.H
These found color photos from Found Slides that capture everyday life of West Germany in 1949. Wiesbaden Market 1590 building in Idstein Along the Neckar River Autobahn-Karlsruhe to Frankfurt Baden-Baden Barge on Neckar River Between Wildbad and…
Norway After Liberation: Rare Historical Photos Show German Prisoners of War in 1945 and Their Impact.H
The German occupation of Norway began on 9 April 1940 after German forces invaded the neutral Scandinavian country of Norway. It ended on 8 May 1945, after the capitulation of German forces in Europe. Throughout this period, Norway was continuously…
Keir Starmer hints at tax rises on people with income from assets.H
Keir Starmer has hinted at tax rises for those who earn their income from shares and property, saying that they did not fit his definition of “working people”. Ministers are expected to announce increases in inheritance tax and capital gains tax…
Rachel Reeves warned ‘don’t be stupid’ after UK borrows £120bn but pays £102bn in interest.H
EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Reeves’ plan to add billions more to Britain’s mountain of debt is a ‘stupid’ move that will only increase the amount of interest owed, an expert says. Rachel Reeves’ plan to pile more debt on UK taxpayers is…
Horror graph shows how out of control UK electricity prices are compared to rest of world.l
A graph produced by the Financial Times shows the stark reality of the industrial price of electricity in the UK compared to other countries across the world. The extortionate price makes it more expensive for businesses operating in Britain (Image: Getty)…
A Journey Through East Germany in 1980: Fascinating Photos Capture Life Behind the Iron Curtain.H
East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was a country in Central Europe that existed from its creation on 7 October 1949 until its dissolution on 3 October 1990. Until 1989, it was generally viewed as a communist state,…
“55 Stunning Color Photos Reveal Life in West Germany in 1961.H
West Germany, from 1949 to 1990, a republic consisting of the western two-thirds of what is now Germany. West Germany was created in 1949 when the United States, Great Britain, and France consolidated those zones, or portions, of Germany that…
Step Back in Time: 35+ Vintage Photos Reveal Everyday Life of a German Family in the 1950s.H
Das Leben in Deutschland in den frühen 1950er Jahren war nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg von erheblichen sozialen, wirtschaftlichen und politischen Veränderungen geprägt. Das Land war in zwei verschiedene Staaten geteilt: Westdeutschland (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) und Ostdeutschland (Deutsche Demokratische Republik). Der Alltag…
16 Rare Vintage Photos Reveal Berlin’s Street Life in 1959 Like Never Before.H
These amazing black and white photographs capture old Berlin in 1959. This view is looking into East Berlin from the western sector. The border lies 40 metres past the notice. Despite what was commonly thought, the whole of the Brandenburger…