Twenty years ago today marked one of the most significant day’s in Germany’s history. After 28 years of both a physical and psychological barrier separating East and West Berlin, the Wall came down. And it was all thanks to Günter Schabowski, a spokesperson for the politburo, who made the mistake of telling the press that the restrictions would go into... more

In the Berlin underground train station, Gesundbrunnen, there is a green door which thousands of people pass everyday, completely ignorant of the treasures that lie on the other side. The lights are out, but with the luminous paint that marks the exits (now over 60 years old) still glowing in the faint darkness, a sign can be made out:... more