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A pre-World War II photograph of a young woman shaking hands with Adolf Hitler was shared on social networks in several languages in March 2024 with the unfounded claim that she is the grandmother of European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen. All evidence shows this is not true. The photograph can be found on a site of historical photos where it is listed as taken in 1937. It gives a name for the woman that is different to those of von der Leyen's grandmothers.

April 22 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of German philosopher Immanuel Kant, who wrote Perpetual Peace.

Anyone who relies on the voice of reason cannot ignore Immanuel Kant. April 22 marks the 300th anniversary of the German philosopher's birth. What does the author of "Perpetual Peace" still have to say to us today?

I was horrified on Thanksgiving Day to learn about the most recent case of evangelicals behaving badly. But this time it was one of our own, a historian.

German food is more than a mere mix of beer, sauerkraut and sausage. Done well, it is rich, hearty and delicious. Check out our list of Germany’s 20 best foods.