The secret files of German history
Explosive events from two millennia. From the Germanic battle to Nazi propaganda | History between MYTH and REALITY
What comes to light when you scratch the varnish of history? Many events that were considered researched and certain turn out to be myths or half-truths on closer inspection. Sometimes new technology sheds light on the darkness. As with the location of the legendary Varus Battle. While historical written sources were misleading for a long time, revolutionary archaeological methods have now shed light on the battlefield. In other cases, researchers delved deep into the Bavarian Main State Archives, for example, and meticulously sifted through dusty files. Confiscated field post letters, court documents, witness statements and papers about the regiment in which Adolf Hitler once served during the First World War came to light. A veritable treasure trove that exposed another of the Nazi dictator’s lies.
The secret files from 2000 years of German history also contain many a correction of legends. Was Martin Luther really the first person to translate the Bible into German? What is behind the proverbial walk to Canossa? And what “miracles” saved “Old Fritz” and the Kingdom of Prussia from impending doom?
