The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War, paving the way for German reunification ...

In 1987, celebrating the 750th anniversary of its founding, the two sides of Berlin — the capitalist West and the socialist ...

The call came at 11:30 to my home in Munich, Germany, on the night of Nov. 9, 1989, 45 years ago yesterday. As Chief Duty ...

Most of communist East Germany’s heavily fortified border was torn down quickly after it was opened in 1989, but there are ...

Helena’s two public high schools are setting aside their rivalry and becoming allies to celebrate East and West Germany ...

Berliners from both sides celebrated as the Wall was torn down, piece by piece. It became a symbol of hope and unity, ending ...

Photos held in a German archive reveal how barriers were tested to prevent East German citizens attempting to flee to freedom ...

Once one of the world’s most dangerous border crossings, Berlin's symbol of death and division has been turned into a ...

Every 9 November, the fall of the Berlin Wall is commemorated with live music, exhibitions and a 100-mile (161 km) run along ...

Pieces of the Wall, well and thoroughly graffitied, are scattered around the city, preserved in both prominent plazas and hidden corners.

The Berlin Wall toppled 35 years ago. First, the world looked on with awe, and then the disbelief gave way to jubilation. From Aug. 13, 1961, to Nov. 9, 1989, a major European city was disfigured with ...

Most of communist East Germany’s heavily fortified border was torn down quickly after it was opened in 1989, but there are still places where visitors can see the remains of the Berlin Wall and ...