Here’s some background information about the Berlin Wall, which enclosed West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, in an attempt to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. It became a symbol of East/West ...

History buffs will be well acquainted with Checkpoint Charlie, a central crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin throughout the Cold War that famously appeared in multiple spy films ...

Officers were violently attacked at the tourist attraction Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin during a protest rally against Israel ...

Thierry Noir, who covered the Berlin Wall with his hallmark cartoons, is showing both old and new works at Phillips’ gallery space.

From hot air balloons to secret tunnels, some tried anything to escape East Berlin. These are the most daring—and strangest—attempts.

Zohran Mamdani attends an endorsement event from the union DC 37 on July 15, 2025, in New York City. Getty Images The NYC Partnership threw a party — but no one really showed up. A who’s who ...

The largest cities in Europe bustle with vibrant energy and rich history, which have shaped their millions-strong populations over centuries.