German archeologists said they had discovered a burial chamber in an ancient royal palace in Syria containing hundreds of bones and treasure thought to be 3,500 years old. (21.09.2009)
The German archeology institute DEI links science and religion with its excavation projects in the Middle East. Now the century-old organization is getting a financial boost to help recruit and train young archeologists. (21.07.2009)
What would the city of Cologne be like without its majestic cathedral? Certainly not the tourist magnet it is as home to the world's third largest Gothic church. With all the visitors, though, comes a lot of dirt. (16.07.2009)
The human remains in an ancient Roman tomb may belong to Saint Paul, Pope Benedict XVI revealed in a surprise announcement. Now the Vatican wants to open the sarcophagus and conduct further tests. (29.06.2009)
Archeologists in Germany have uncovered what they think is a 35,000-year-old bone flute, making it the oldest known instrument in the world. (24.06.2009)
Greece's New Acropolis Museum opens its doors this weekend, returning the controversial issue of the restitution of the Elgin Marbles to the public eye. (19.06.2009)
The Messel Pit in southwestern Germany is one of the world’s most important fossil sites thanks to the incredible diversity of the fossils and their preservation. Now, some of these fossils are on display in Stuttgart. (08.05.2009)
One of the most influential scientists of the 19th century, Alexander von Humboldt was equally at home in the salons of Paris as on research voyages in South and Latin Americas' jungles. He died in Berlin 150 years ago. (06.05.2009)
Celebrated as one of the greatest visual artists in the modern canon, Gerhard Richter is honored for his 80th birthday with a special exhibition of around 150 paintings in Berlin.
Berlin's 62nd Film Festival started Thursday with a host of international movie titles making their world premier. Attracting record audiences, the competition will screen 400 titles over the next 10 days.
In addition to the esteemed Bear awards, the Berlin International Film Festival's 'sections' offer a colorful palette of films from around the world - by the most diverse directors.
