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Legendary warrior women: The history of the Amazons
They're said to have cut off their breasts to better draw their bows, and killed their male offspring. What's true behind the myths surrounding the Amazons?
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Germany: Vaping becoming more popular among young people
A recent study shows that e-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among young people in Germany, with even elementary school kids picking up vapes. Health experts are alarmed.
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Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland
Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis
Mozart's music evokes lightness and beauty. In times of war and destruction, people often invoke the ideals of the classical era. But is this just an escape from reality? The…
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Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany
The German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a 'global player' in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandatory investments in…
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Swing Youth: In Nazi Germany, jazz was an act of defiance
The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. As the Nazis clamped down on expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth to…
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Goodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood
Long seen primarily as a sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe is now viewed as an early advocate for women in Hollywood. On the 100th anniversary of her birth, DW looks at…
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Netherlands allows Kanye West to perform despite protests
US rapper Kanye West will be allowed to perform in the Netherlands despite Dutch lawmakers and Jewish activists seeking to ban him from the EU country over multiple antisemitic scandals.
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What makes a ‘vanity project’? A history of building for power
As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington D.C., the questions arise: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader?
