A giraffe has to do with the countrys constitution or basic law as its known here and well revisit the places and locations that tell the story of postwar germany. We take you to bonds museum of german history. We catch an open air film in berlin government quarter. And we share of viewer video sent in from the hague seat of the dutch government. To kick things off im taking a walk down bonds path of democracy along the route youll come across the alex and the current museum. John was heavily involved in world war 2 so there werent enough venues in the city for officials to meet when it became the new capital the Parliamentary Council. Got together and this Natural History museum to draft a basic law for postwar germany now the countrys constitution. Like that. This is where all the important people gather. Dark clothes it was all very grand and formal. The base of an orchestra performed that was the day our no was asked to create a government and draw up the basic law. But it was already a museum back then and was. Yes it was this is always been a museum and there voice been lots of stuffed animals standing around they all had to be removed for the ceremony back then the problem was that one animal could not be removed the big. So the taxidermists didnt do a great job. Contained. And they were worried that if they moved it might fall apart. There are wonderful old photos of all the people sitting here all very serious and ceremonial with a giraffe peering over their shoulders. So what exactly was the basic law and be able to hear and bond a clear and interim capital of the federal republic of germany youll find out in an overview of the 1st decades after the war displayed and bonds house of history. It was helmut kohls idea to create this museum of modern german history which opened in 1900. Its going to take submission is entitled our history germany since 945. 00. With the approval of the basic law constitution the federal republic of germany west germany was established in. 949 you have your perfume nonce here. Looking back on 70 years of german history here we see kind of had no assigning the basic law at george you know. When the last of germany was still in ruins but no i wanted to emphasize the importance of this historic moment. So he used the very grand gilded silverware from cologne town hall in. The start of the establishment of west and east germany in 1949 sealed the division of the country. Became the provisional capital of west germany and the seat of its parliament. In its fast freely elected members sat on these chairs. And you all this tells us something about the 1st west German Parliament. We got some of the original seats and created this display also the podium and lectern from which are no and others address the assembly element. We have some speeches about Nuclear Weapons which was a major issue back then and. I look at some of the torm and also lighthearted and even rowdy ones which show how parliamentarians sometimes let rip. Important moments from east german history are also on display such as the uprising of 953. 00 and the building of the berlin wall. In the west soaring prosperity went along with burgeoning protest movements and alternative lifestyles. The v. W. Camper van came to be an icon of the hippie era. A state where all of its stood for change individual is im breaking with society ones parents and. And parents. And for the search for peace and freedom by. The fall of the berlin wall and german reunification are key moments in postwar germany history. Matters time passes the common attacks of vision has to be updated. This object tells a number of stories. It started out as a fishing boat then it was used by refugees trying to reach europe since then and it was salvaged during a rescue mission in the mediterranean the a matter its been on zone here since we reworked the exhibition last year we wanted to devote a section to the theme of migration and integration of an inside. House to kish the museum and is a great place to learn about germany past and present. Another stop along the path of democracy is villa how much mitt besides berlins bellevue palace at the 2nd official residence of the german president. So is there a way to know if the president is home today how is the flag like buckingham palace. Of the month yes exactly you can see the flagpole up there. Soon as the president comes through the gate they raise the flag. And just as he leaves again they lower it. But the fall of the guy that looks a bit like the white house you know its sometimes called the white house on the rhine. Or. Lots of villas along the river. This one was built. In the mid 19th century during the romantic period. The romantics were very keen on the rowing one too shall i and i will slip all of this view talk. Time for our email this week it was the minute by yuri parr led door and takes a long time tour of the hague a dutch t. V. That may not be as well known as the capital amsterdam but nonetheless theres a great political relevance because of the features of the dutch government. One person you wont be able to miss on the path of democracy is this man right here Conrad Adenauer one of the fathers of the basic law and the federal republics 1st chancellor. This bust a work of sculptural battles from pilgrim displaced some of adenauer its biggest influences in life. Are those beginning. Starts here beneath his right here with cologne cathedral because i know was mayor of cologne until 953. When the nazis came to power he not only had to resign he also faced persecution. Ending and thats what the battle and have nots represent a period of persecution. Hender. You wouldnt lower down. The rhine river. Valley go behind it some hills. They stand for theres even a burglary to annoy adenauer was very much a rhinelander. Its really important especially nowadays with all the talk about europe is the bull with the woman on its back. Shes hard to see her arms and head are hanging down. Yeah i bit hard to recognize that yes that is thats you wrote her on the back of the book as in greek mythology. No it was an early champion of a united europe. Along with the french president child to go with b. They were both rather old and had both been through 2 world wars all by the. Way they came to the conclusion that they would only be peace when different communities got to know each other and neighbors became friends. Than money. Im now going to catch a train to berlin because after reunification parliament and government return to the old capital. I make my way to berlin and you guys get to check in with our globe try to stay pavement she was in iceland where he was at at the capital reykjavik and then took a loser outside the city to see that geyser is at the golden falls. Stop things up at the last part of recovery to get her some money but all the structures in the capital city and the best place to see the city from above check it out. In the dead 74. 5 meters its the countrys Tallest Church and its named after the icelandic poet in clergymans ugly mood peter song all of the passion. That you. Might next stop is the problem for egypt where traditional fishing industry meets modern developments to cook up these restaurants at one of architecture like the heart of building right behind me. Is a Conference Center and a consequence for the iceland symphony orchestra. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the landscape of iceland. Another great. Painting. But not an. Easy. One of them. When youre in reykjavik is the blue book which is located just 40 minutes out of the city at a good time to visit the section at night because its very relaxing and not as many people. In. The blue lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in iceland. I think. The warm water is rich in Minerals Like silicon sulphur and painting in the blue lagoon is reputed to even help some people suffering from skin diseases. If im fairly stout having to go through something its a popular tourist route covering about 300 kilometers of looping from break into the southern up lands and back and. Its the guys. Get. The most aggressive form you can tell but if you book. Which water into the air every 6 minutes so everyone there is waiting for it but. In. My. Reading of this valley up there theres a spring and theres a river where you can jump in and really. After a 3 kilometer hike up the valley you get to a hot river in which you can bathe. Like. I. From berlins main station its only a stones throw to the government quarter. Right after crossing the river youll pass by the chancellor. And the right stock. And since were commemorating the 70th anniversary of the republic and you can be certain theres a reason for my visit to this stretch behind the right. Here youll find the 1st articles of the constitution not set in stone but in glass. Article 3 has a particularly interesting history. All people are equal before the law men and women have the same rights. The male dominated Parliamentary Council trying to keep that out of the constitution but the 4 female members persevered and won. As you can probably tell the right the building itself is a lot older than the federal republic it was built over 130 years ago a lot has happened since the fall of the german empire the fire republic the nazi dictatorship the division of germany and the 3 unification since 999. 00 the right started building is the seat of the German Parliament the bundestag and the such the political heart of the country. The reichstag is a symbol of germanys troubled and complex history it was opened in 8094 by kinds of bill home the 2nd he loathes democracy and free of the power of parliament in 1900 the social democratic politician philip addressed the crowd from the balcony and declared germany a republic Kaiser Wilhelm the 2nd to get it the young democracy would be shaken by Many Political crises. In 133 hitler became chancellor an arson attack on the reichstag was a welcome opportunity for hitler to dissolve parliament and suspend the constitution 945 nazi germany was defeated that reichstag was in ruins germany would soon be divided and then as well. In 155 what was left of it was demolished the rest of the building was restored in the 960 s. In october 990 half a 1000000 people gathered there to celebrate german reunification it was soon decided to move parliament from bombed to berlin. In 1905 the artists christo and john claude wrapped the reichstag building in some very fabric. A comprehensive reconstruction then got underway to do signs by the british architect Norman Foster who added a dome of glass. Since 1909 the building has been the seat of the German Parliament the bonder stock. Fosters design is all about transparency light and openness as befits a democracy the building has become one of germanys most popular tourist attractions. Especially when the weather is nice and sunny days huge crowds gather in front of the reichstag im interested to hear what other visitors think about germanys evolution throughout the past 7 decades. The ones that are years of the german hans intuition and the German Federal republic what comes to mind when it. Now you fear that the 2nd world war on the creation of a Democratic State and the democratic start as the cloud do you think germany has changed over the past 70 years and tickets. Is its incredible how much free it things are compared to when i was young all. Women used to have to get permission to go to work. Just as not active women are nowadays im 74 and i sometimes do it work to move us also so as you know. I am rather concerned about recent developments. Things that are emerging once again that i thought we had left behind us once and for all. Over what do you think as an outsider has changed in this time over the decades after the 2nd world war. A lot i mean just. Considering that you had the berlin wall and. For 50 years basically it was an island in east germany and then you know were unified and you know theyre part of the e. U. And. You know kind of a bigger you know political entity i want to see this building because its very great its amazing its. Its big its someone goes its server beautiful and this is the story of not only germany its history for a world and so i want to be a part of this history and i want to see this. The government corridor between the right stock and the ship play has definitely become a significant and lively part of the capital theres plenty of space and lots to do. If youre like me and you cant get enough of german history check this out if you come to the government quarter and summer youre in for a treat on a big open air screen its only taken on a journey through time. When the sun goes down the steps of the high stuck building become cinema stalls. I dont see. The big circular window in the Parliamentary Office building opposite the materialis but let us hells becomes a film screen a window into the past from the german empire to the bomb the republic the nazi era and the postwar period. Piece on. This soviet located of west berlin and the allied airlift are represented on a foot bridge across the river. Its a Great Institution great film that dark talks about the testimony to the freedom of all the people around the world theres a great film. This also of footage of east germans risking their lives and escaping to the west. On the 9th of november 1989 the burden ball came down. We hear from people who were there that night. We want to finally be reunited. This is i think this is the day germany becomes one again its an incredible feeling. Gripping historical footage a light show encompasses the entire facade. No with the lights in the background it was very special. About theres no its not like theres spots on the banks of the spray and the building of the rock star gets lovely as he shows ricky served for i thought it was really good really impressive and a great time. It was amazing. The film about the history of democracy in germany is shown on some evenings in german with english subtitles the last showing is the motto business the day of jim and unity. And this is where we come full circle just a few meters down the road from the parliament youll find a piece of bon like this tend to give such a to the Permanent Mission was the embassy of the federal republic in communist east berlin today its a Meeting Point for fans of the rhineland way of life. It was founded by 2 men from bonn in 1997 and quickly became a hangout for berlins political elite. That was our look back at the history of the German Federal republic from its birth and in boston all the way to its present home base amber alert in germany is a medical history has taught us a lot about the value im from gelati of democracy and about every citizens duty to contribute to its upkeep here to the next 70 years and to let me more. Kickoff like whats a season. Here of drama struggle. During the victorian defeats. Come back. Rising star im glad the book moved. A little but up to season. Point im sure to god what happens in the brain. And why are the germans taking up business. For a long time there was an aversion to firearms in germany but not gun sales. And illegal firearms. Why theres no interest guns where theres a. New gun law. To supply. Doubling. Your link to from africa and the world join us on facebook t. W. Africa. Sleep. Listen carefully. Dont know this simply. To begin to. Discover the. Elite. Subscribe to the documentary on to. 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