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Hannah Arendt

Fifty years after her death, Hannah Arendt’s thinking is more relevant than ever. In this editorial, we explore her life and work from various perspectives and invite readers to reconsider her questions about freedom, responsibility, and judgment in light of today’s challenges. In doing so, we ask: what does it mean today to think and act in the spirit of Arendt?

Illustration: Hannah Arendt reclining with a cigarette in her right hand, next to her the television tower, the underground and the world clock in Berlin. Illustration: © Eléonore Roedel Illustration: © Eléonore Roedel

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  • The Relevance of Hannah Arendt

    The disturbing relevance of Arendt's work is well-known. Nowhere is this more evident than in her three-volume work, “The Origins of Totalitarianism”, published in 1951.

    Illustration: Illustration: Hannah Arendt and her book “The Origins of Totalitarianism” Illustration: © Eléonore Roedel Illustration: © Eléonore Roedel

  • Studying in a historical setting

    The world’s first universities were founded in Italy and England, admittedly. But Germany is shaped by a long academic history too. The five oldest universities were already up and running by the 15th century.

    Students on the first day of orientation at the University of Cologne Photo (detail): © picture-alliance/ Panama Pictures | Christoph Hardt Photo (detail): © picture-alliance/ Panama Pictures | Christoph Hardt

  • Where Nights Are Still Properly Dark

    There’s a place at the very heart of Germany that offers a window into space. Rhön Star Park is one of the darkest places in the country – and the perfect place for stargazing.
     

    Rhön Star Park is just the place for anyone interested in the constellations: an image from the Planetarium. Photo (detail): © Rhön GmbH/Arnulf Müller Photo (detail): © Rhön GmbH/Arnulf Müller

The Popcast: Latest music from Germany

With more than 200 episodes under its belt already, our music podcast “Popcast” broadcasts the latest club tracks from Germany into the world. This month with Lawn Chair and many more! 

The artists of Lawn Chair © Frederike Wetzels Lawn Chair | © Frederike Wetzels Lawn Chair | © Frederike Wetzels

Science Film Festival 2025

The Science Film Festival 2025 takes place in 23 countries from October 1 to December 20, celebrating the best in international science communication. This year, the festival highlights Green Jobs, focusing on the essential role of specialized professionals in advancing technologies and solutions for a sustainable future. 123 films from 37 countries are in the official selection this year and will be shown at the Science Film Festival 2025.

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Cherrypicker

Literature Blog

The literature blog “Cherrypicker” presents selected novels and non-fiction, graphic novels and stories, audio books and literature for children and teenagers. And it gathers concise voices from the world of literature. Every week a new recommendation, every week the chance to discover remarkable texts, images and opinions.

  • The perfect body as the purpose of life

    A gym as the setting for midlife crises and personality disorders – plus a few serious lies in a team where everyone means well with the protagonist: can that work?

    Young woman training with weights at the gym Photo (detail): © mauritius images / Westend61 / SERGIO NIEVAS Photo (detail): © mauritius images / Westend61 / SERGIO NIEVAS

  • Playful Seriousness

    Leif Randt’s new novel “Let’s Talk About Feelings” once again explores the emotional lives of millennials. Set in a saturated present without major conflicts, it still leaves room for minor crises and love. But how do these moments actually feel in such a world?

    Leif Randt reads from his novel ‘Let's talk about feelings’ at the 25th International Literature Festival Berlin (ilb) at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele. © picture alliance/dpa | Christoph Soeder © picture alliance/dpa | Christoph Soeder

  • Challenges of youth

    Several recent young adult novels feature protagonists facing difficult circumstances: dealing with a father suffering from dementia, the divorce of their parents, the familial consequences of East German espionage, or struggling with their gambling addiction.

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“Lot's of Love” — Our free streaming offer

Whether in the form of friendship, duty or loyalty, love is much more than just a romantic feeling. Over the course of twelve months, we present twelve films, which will paint a multifaceted picture of people who find and stand by each other.

Scene from the film “The Legend of Paul and Paula” © DEFA-Stiftung/Herbert Kroiss, Manfred Damm © DEFA-Stiftung/Herbert Kroiss, Manfred Damm

150 years Thomas Mann

Thomas Mann was born 150 years ago and is one of Germany's most important writers of the 20th century. As a Nobel Prize winner and political commentator, he has left a lasting literary legacy. Join us in exploring the many facets of Thomas Mann.

Eine Illustration von Thomas Mann © Autograph © Autograph

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