Why Hitler adored Richard Wagner DW History and Culture 2026-09-22 | Why Hitler adored Richard Wagner
The Philippines: This year’s guest of honor at the world’s largest book fair #dwculture DW History and Culture 2025-10-15 | More than languages are spoken in the Philippines — and the literature from this island nation is equally as diverse. At the world’s largest book fair in Frankfurt, the Philippines is this year’s guest of honor. For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Why Columbus Day Is Controversial – And What You Should Know #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-10-13 | In 1492, Columbus "discovered" America — but he was neither the first nor did he come in peace. Why many people now celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Why Journalism is Under Attack DW History and Culture 2025-10-12 | Journalism has never been more dangerous - 516 reporters imprisoned and 38 killed in 2024 alone, outside of war zones. Meet the brave journalists fighting back: Turkish editor Can Dündar, who survived an assassination attempt and now lives in exile after exposing government secrets, Mexican investigative reporter Marcela Turati, who has lost five colleagues to cartel violence, and US journalist Cerise Castle, who faces police intimidation for investigating deputy gangs in Los Angeles. While Trump sues the New York Times for $15 billion and calls critical reporting "illegal," French filmmaker Laurent Richard leads a global network of 200 journalists through Forbidden Stories, ensuring that murdered reporters' investigations live on. From Turkey's crackdown on press freedom to Mexico's deadly drug war and America's growing hostility toward media, these fearless truth-tellers reveal why independent journalism is democracy's last line of defense.Report: Sabine KieselbachCamera: Manja WolffEdit: Antje LassProducer: Oliver GlasenappExecutive Producer: Matthias FrickelFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G00:00 Introduction01:01 Title: Why Journalism Is Under Attack03:03 A Brief History of Journalism04:54 Journalists Save Democracies17:27 Pressure From All Sides19:31 How to Save Journalism
Cuba Crisis - The Day We Almost Nuked the World. #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-10-10 | In 1962, the world was on the brink of a nuclear war, when the US found out that the Soviet Union had nuclear weapons stationed in Cuba. For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Barbarastollen - Germany Built an Indestructible Archive Deep Underground #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-10-09 | Einstein's letters, war documents, Gutenberg Bible: deep inside a mountain, billions of copies of the most important documents in German history are stored for posterity, protected from destruction. Einstein's letters, war documents, the Gutenberg Bible: Copies of billions of German historical documents are kept deep inside this mountain. Why? For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
How Big Tobacco Outsmarted the Ad Ban #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-10-05 | Health warnings on cigarette packs and television bans for cigarette ads were meant to save lives. Instead, they helped the tobacco industry go global, getting smarter and richer. #historyofthingsFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
How Cigarettes Took Over the World DW History and Culture 2025-10-05 | Learn about the history of cigarettes and nicotine in our latest video. From World War I rations to Cold War propaganda, Hollywood glamor, and billion-dollar tobacco marketing campaigns – cigarettes were never just a “guilty pleasure.” In this video, we explore how smoking became a global phenomenon and why nicotine continues to thrive in new forms like vaping, snus, pouches and nicotine gum. What you'll see: - How free cigarette rations got WWI and WWII soldiers addicted - PR pioneer Edward Bernays turned cigarettes into “torches of freedom” for women - How tobacco companies sold rebellion, health myths, and liberation - The global public health fight: bans, warning labels, and anti-smoking PSAs - The rise of modern nicotine products marketed as “healthy” and “focus-boosting” Why it matters: Despite decades of bans and health warnings, nicotine is evolving, not disappearing. While there are fewer smokers today, there are more types of nicotine products than ever before. Snus, pouches, vaping and nicotine gum are booming. These nicotine products are being marketed as a way to boost focus, consume nicotine discreetly, and even as "healthy." Same addiction, new packaging. Watch now to learn about the powerful story behind cigarettes and nicotine, and why this industry may never die. #HistoryOfCigarettes #TobaccoIndustry #HistoryOfThings #HistoryExplained #dwhistoryandculture #TobaccoHistory #WWI #WWII #EdwardBernays #BigTobacco #PublicHealth #AntiSmoking Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:59 Current nicotine trends 01:55 Cigarettes as a political tool 03:47 Cold War & cultural power 06:51 New rules, old tricks 07:40 History repeats itself 07:59 Outro Main Sources:Global Health & Tobacco Facts https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tobacco nihrecord.nih.gov/2024/02/16/historic-public-health-report-marks-60th-anniversary cancer.org/research/acs-research-news/the-study-that-helped-spur-the-us-stop-smoking-movement.html Advertising, PR & Influence 20th Century Alcohol & Tobacco Ads. 100 Years of Stimulating Ads, Authors: Allison Silver, Steven Heller, TASCHEN (2022) american-journalism.org/teaching-our-journal/teaching-our-journal-edward-bernayss-1929-torches-of-freedom-march academic.oup.com/cornell-scholarship-online/book/46409 truthinitiative.org/research-resources/targeted-communities/how-tobacco-companies-have-used-womens-history-and-equality daily.jstor.org/a-cigarette-eye-view-of-us-history ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/statutes/federal-cigarette-labeling-advertising-act-1966/federal_cigarette_labeling_and_advertising_act_of_1966.pdf Industry, Markets & Products tobaccointelligence.com grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/nicotine-pouches-market-report gminsights.com/industry-analysis/nicotine-pouches-market coherentmarketinsights.com/industry-reports/nicotine-gum-market History of Smoking & Cigarettes in War profiles.nlm.nih.gov/spotlight/nn/feature/smoking encyclopedia.1914-1918-online.net/article/smoking-and-cigarette-consumption https://csts.ua.edu/wwi/the-call-for-cigarettes/ https://tobacco.stanford.edu/cigarettes/war-aviation/world-war-i/ https://tobacco.stanford.edu/cigarettes/war-aviation/world-war-ii/ Targeted Communities & Social Impact truthinitiative.org/research-resources/targeted-communities/how-tobacco-companies-linked-cigarettes-and-mental-Health tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/8/1/29 sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170817162041.htm Broader Context – Power & Influence education.cfr.org/learn/learning-journey/tools-foreign-policy/what-is-soft-power For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Battle of the Sexes in Tennis: Men vs Women Through Time #dwsports DW History and Culture 2025-10-04 | There have been several tennis matches between men and women over the years. Aryna Sabalenka vs.Nick Kyrgios will be the latest Battle of the Sexes, recalling Billie Jean King's 1973 win over Bobby Riggs. Their match is scheduled for early next year.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Enabling Act - How the Nazis gained absolute power! #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-10-02 | On March 23, 1933, the Reichstag voted for a law that gave Hitler absolute power – and the Weimar Republic became a dictatorship overnight.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Your Sleep Schedule Is Only 200 Years Old #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-10-01 | Did you know that sleeping in one continuous 8-hour stretch is a modern invention? For centuries, before the age of electricity, humans practiced a sleep pattern called biphasic sleep—sleeping in two shifts. For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
The Good Göring: The Nazi’s Brother Who Resisted Hitler #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-09-29 | When you hear the name Göring, you probably think of one of the most powerful figures of the Third Reich - of a man responsible for the killing of millions of innocent people... And not of a man who helped Jews escape from the Nazis. Meet Albert, Hermann Göring’s younger brother For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
1917: How the Russian Revolution Led to Soviet Repression DW History and Culture 2025-09-28 | In February 1917, workers and women marched for bread, peace, and equality. By October, the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, had seized power — claiming to represent the people, but lacking broad support. With fear of the Tsar’s return and clever propaganda, Lenin and his followers consolidated control. The dream of democracy was crushed almost overnight.What followed was a century of authoritarian rule, the rise of the Soviet Union, and a global Cold War.Featuring insights from historian Sarah Badcock (University of Nottingham), journalist Ricardo Marquina, and DW historian Jaime González Arguedas, this report uncovers the real story behind 1917. Was it a revolution for the people — or a takeover in disguise?SCRIPTLaura Iglesias San Martín Jaime González Arguedas HOSTDavid Levitz EDITINGJuan Álvarez Pérez0:00 Intro2:17 Part 1: THE END OF AN ERA 16:23 Part 2: DREAMS CUT SHORT27:25 Part 3: PROPAGANDISTS AND AGITATORS33:30 Part 4: THE REVOLUTION THAT NEVER WAS#dwunmaskingrevolutions#unmaskingrevolutions#dwhistoryandculture For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Virginia Hall - the most dangerous of all Allied spies. #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-09-26 | The silent heroine Virginia Hall: Despite losing a leg, she fought the Nazis in France as a US agent.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
East Side Gallery in Berlin turns 35 DW History and Culture 2025-09-24 | Once a symbol of freedom, today, East Side Gallery in Berlin is surrounded by luxury apartments and hotels. #dwhistoryanduclture For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Freedom of speech - who invented it? #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-09-22 | The Kimmel case has sparked a debate around press freedom. Freedom of speech can be traced back to ancient times.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's n etiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
The Real History Behind Fidel Castro’s Revolution: How Cuba Lost Its Freedom DW History and Culture 2025-09-21 | In 1959, Fidel Castro overthrew Fulgencio Batista, a brutal dictator — and became one himself. He promised democracy, but never held free elections. He denied being a communist — until it was too late to stop him. With Che Guevara by his side, he built a regime of surveillance, censorship, and televised executions. Millions fled. Others stayed — and were silenced.US historian Lillian Guerra, exiled writer and journalist Amir Valle from Cuba, and DW journalist Jaime González Arguedas reveal how a fight for freedom became a dictatorship. From the Bay of Pigs to the Missile Crisis, from revolutionary hope to economic collapse. Was it ever about the people — or just about power? Script: Laura Iglesias San Martín & Jaime González ArguedasVideo Editing: Mariano Ramírez Gisbert Host: David Levitz 0:00-0:53 Intro0:54-12:39 Part 1: FROM ONE EMPIRE’S CONTROL... TO ANOTHER12:40-30:11 Part 2: REPRESSION IN REVERSE30:12-31:58 Part 3: CAPTIVES WITHOUT HOPE #dwunmaskingrevolutions#unmaskingrevolutions#dwhistoryandcultureFor more visit: dw.com/culturePlease follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1GFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Trump banned this picture - here is the story of the Scourged Back #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-09-19 | 'The Scourged Back' is to disappear from public view?For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's n etiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
BMI Was Never Meant to Measure Your Health #dwhistoryandculture #historyofthings DW History and Culture 2025-09-18 | Did you know BMI was created by a mathematician and not a doctor? The catch is that the data set used to develop this index was based mainly on white, male, European bodies which doesn’t distinguish fat from muscle. Does it make any sense that people with diverse backgrounds should all be labeled healthy by one weight based tool? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
US Presidents and their faux pas at Windsor Castle #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-09-15 | Meeting the British monarch: What went wrong during previous US presidents' visits to Windsor Castle.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
How the 1935 Nuremberg laws legalised racism and antisemitism #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-09-12 | In 1935, the Nazi regime transformed antisemitic and racist ideology into law. The Nuremberg Laws stripped Jews of citizenship, banned interracial relationships, and demanded “proof” of Aryan ancestry. By turning bureaucracy into a weapon, the Nazis normalized segregation, enshrined racial supremacy into law, and laid the legal groundwork for the Holocaust. For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Why world maps are never accurate #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-09-11 | To this day, there are many errors on our world map. Why is that? For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Why royal families matchmade for their children in the Middle Ages DW History and Culture 2025-09-08 | In the past, royal families used portraits to find suitable spouses for their children when they were still very young.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
How Bauhaus Still Shapes Your Life — Even Your Tech DW History and Culture 2025-09-07 | A century ago, the Bauhaus movement shook up the world of design, art, education, society and how we think about everyday life. The iconic design school started in a small German city, but its bold ideas still shape everything from fashion to furniture to TikTok aesthetics. Sure, the world looks different now than it did in 1925 — but the Bauhaus spirit of creativity, simplicity, and breaking the rules? Still totally relevant. So what does Bauhaus mean for us today — and why is it still inspiring designers, artists, and creators around the globe? Report: Riki BornhakCamera: R. Alves, N. Hünerfürst, M. Kluger & B. PeschelEdit: Frederik WillmannSupervising Editors: Oliver Glasenapp & Ruben Kalus0:00 Intro1:23 The Start of a Revolution4:06 The Bauhaus Legacy6:51 Bauhaus in the Age of Data9:20 Back to Nature13:38 Bauhaus Under Threat#dwculture #sachsenanhalt #moderndenkenFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
The Conjuring claims to be based on true case files, but how much of it is actually true? DW History and Culture 2025-09-02 | The Conjuring claims to be based on the infamous supernatural investigator duo, the Warrens’, true case files, but what's the real story behind the blockbuster?#dwhistoryandculture For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Bauhaus Turns 100: A German Design Revolution Explained #dwculture DW History and Culture 2025-09-01 | 100 years ago, Bauhaus changed the way we think about design, art, and architecture. But can its radical ideas still help us today? From social housing to sustainable tech, we explore how Bauhaus might hold answers to the challenges of our time.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
What do watermelons have to do with Palestinians? #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-08-29 | At pro-Palestinian protests, you’ll often see signs and banners featuring watermelons. The reasons are rooted in culture, art and a history of repression of Palestinian symbols. Tune in to learn more.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Emmett Tills Murder Changed America Forever DW History and Culture 2025-08-27 | Emmett Till was just a teenager, when two white men brutally kidnappend, tortured and murdered him. Despite the clear evidence, an all-white jury found them not guilty. The pictures of the funeral and his mutilated body shocked the nation. His case became a catalyst for the African American civil rights movement. For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Wir schaffen das - Merkel’s Turning Point 10 years ago #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-08-26 | Ten years after Merkel opened Germany’s doors, hundreds of thousands of refugees have built new lives, but the debate over immigration and integration is far from over. For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Fact check: JD Vance rewrites ending of WWII and WWI DW History and Culture 2025-08-25 | JD Vance says WWII and WWI ended with negotiations. Here’s a little history lesson on why that’s misleading.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Nietzsche is not dead #dwhistoryandculture #dwculturepersonalities DW History and Culture 2025-08-23 | 👉 meet Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher, who died 125 years ago. He's behind provocative quotes like: "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." "He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." "There are no facts, only interpretations." What’s your favourite Nietzsche quote? Tell us in comments For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
The fall of the Inca Empire #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-08-22 | In the early 16th century, the Inca Empire was one of the most powerful and sophisticated civilizations in the Americas. But that power began to unravel with the arrival of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, who managed to capture and kill emperor Atahualpa, which marked the beginning of the end for the Inca civilization. Author/Creator: Renee Sant/ Ludwig Ernst Factcheck: Matthias Frickel For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
The Thong - Designed for Freedom, Not Sex Appeal #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-08-21 | The idea was not to sexualize the body, but to liberate it. The thong was invented by Austrian-born designer Rudi Gernreich, and like everything else in his life, it was a political statement.#dwhistoryandculture For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
The Hidden Truth About Calories Nobody Told You #dwhistoryandculture #dwrealstoryof DW History and Culture 2025-08-19 | The Invention of the Calorie – the real story of calories. Calories were not invented for dieting or humans at all. Learn what part steam engines played.#historyofthingsReport: Dagmar Schönowsky/ Matti HummelsiepFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
DW History and Culture | Channel Trailer DW History and Culture 2025-08-14 | DW History and Culture takes a deep dive into both the big and small questions around history and culture, bringing to life the moments which shape our present and future. Subscribe to DW Culture and dig deeper. #dwhistoryandculture #culture #dw For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Putin vs POTUS- a look back in History #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-08-13 | Spanning 25 years and five US presidents, Vladimir Putin’s meetings with American leaders have been marked by tension, mistrust, and occasional cooperation. Here’s a look back at the key summits that have shaped US - Russia relations.Report and Edit: Ludwig Ernst/ Renee SantFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Why is Berlin called Berlin? #dwhistoryandculture #realstoryof DW History and Culture 2025-08-12 | Do you have any idea where the name comes from? Many think it is because of the Berlin bear, who has been the city's symbol for more than 7 centuries and still adorns its flag and coat of arms. But the word Berlin originated from the first settlers in the land, the West Slavs, and in their language “Berlin-/Birlin or Brlo” means "a place in the swamp". Host and Edit: Haide SousaFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
The Secret of Taylor Swift, Lang Lang and Shah Rukh Khan - From Zero to Spotlight DW History and Culture 2025-08-10 | Taylor Swift just announced her 12th studio album – The Life of a Showgirl. With the Empire State Building glowing orange and fans worldwide buzzing, it's clear: she's not just a pop star, she's a phenomenon.Superstars—often billionaires and worshipped worldwide. Loved and celebrated. But why them? What do they have that we don’t? Is there a secret to their success? We’re going to find out by looking at not one, but three: Taylor Swift, Lang Lang and Shah Rukh Khan. We’ll be asking: How does someone become a superstar?Chapters:0:00 Superstars all over the World0:39 Swifties and Taylor Swift01:21 Taylor Swift Superstar02:35 Lang Lang02:57 Shah Rukh Khan03:47 You need Talent to become a Superstar 05:11 Your Performance makes You a Superstar 07:39 Be at the Right Place at the Right Time to become a Superstar09:46 Change the World to become a Superstar11:25 Share the Love to become a SuperstarReport: Gero SchliessCamera: Sven WöbbekingEditing: Andreas Ogrzewalla, Christian Kahle, Henrike Dost, Freddy WillmannProducer: Andrea HorakhExecutive producers: Oliver Glasenapp, Susanne Lenz-Gleissner#dwculture For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
The Hidden Path That Changed Western Youth Forever DW History and Culture 2025-08-08 | Did you know that before travel influencers and budget airlines, there was something called the Hippie Trail? Long before GPS and smartphones, a winding overland route connected Europe to South Asia—and it changed the lives of thousands of backpackers and the regions they passed through.#dwtravel Report and edit: Anooshay AbidFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Body positivity is out – heroin chic is back in! Why? #dwhistoryandculture #historyofthings DW History and Culture 2025-08-06 | Stars like Christina Aguilera and Lizzo became famous with empowerment anthems against diet culture. But “heroin chic” is back in! Why?editing: Matti Hummelsiephost: Clare Trelawny-GowerFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Why are there so few ACs in Germany? Not so hot…yet! #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-08-05 | 2024 was Germany’s hottest year ever. But ACs? They’re still rare here. So, if you’re from a country where summer means ‘ACs on full blast,’ you may be in for more than a hot minute in Germany. Here’s why: Only 19% of German households have air conditioning — compared to 88% in the U.S. But, how comes?Creator: Brenda HaasEditing: Renee SantFactcheck: Meike Krüger/Elizabeth GrenierFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
What does it feel like to drop an atomic bomb? US Hiroshima pilot #dwhistoryandculture #realstoryof DW History and Culture 2025-08-04 | What does it feel like to drop an atomic bomb? Paul Tibbets never regretted flying the Hiroshima mission. Why is that?creator: Matti Hummelsiepfact check: Matthias FrickelFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Why Weight Loss Has Always Been About Power DW History and Culture 2025-08-03 | Body positivity is out and "skinny" is trending again. Today, losing weight can be as easy as taking a shot — at least for those who can afford it. Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy promise rapid weight loss and are turning the world of dieting upside down. But the desire to control our bodies isn't new and it's not just about health. The history of the diet industry reveals how body ideals, eating habits and science have changed over centuries. In this video, we uncover why diet culture has always been about power, discipline and social exclusion. And in today's world, social media is turbocharging the pressure to look a certain way, spreading unrealistic beauty standards faster than ever. These trends are rooted in a much deeper story. Watch now to understand the real forces behind modern weight loss hype. #historyofthings #historyexplained #ozempic #dietculture #weightloss #bodyimage #wegovy #socialmediapressure #bodypositivity #dwhistoryandculture Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:41 The Digital Diet Madness 03:52 What’s Behind the Ozempic Hype? 05:37 Fatphobia and Its Racist Roots 08:44 The Invention of the Calorie and the BMI 11:23 The Rise of the Diet Industry 17:36 Outro producer/ editor: Dagmar Schönowskyhost: Clare Trelawny-Gowercamera: Henning Gollexecutive producer: Meike Krüger#dwhistoryandculture #historyofthings Interviewee featured in this episode: Dr. Sabrina Strings, Medical Sociologist: sabrinastrings.comSpecial thanks to the Kaspar Hauser Foundation and the inclusive KiezTreff Jüli30 for letting us film in their community kitchen: https://www.kh-stiftung.de/de/jueli30 Main sources for this video:General Overviewssahrc.org/2022/04/diet-culture-a-brief-historyresearchgate.net/publication/328174133_The_Progressive_Era_Body_Project_Calorie-Counting_and_Disciplining_the_Stomach_in_1920s_Americaijgws.thebrpi.org/journals/ijgws/Vol_6_No_2_December_2018/1.pdf niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/prescription-medications-treat-overweight-obesityhttps://adipositas-gesellschaft.de/adipositas-medikamente-fragen-und-antwortenModern Weight-Loss Medicationsrootsanalysis.com/reports/glp-1-market.html#:~:text=Answer%3A%20The%20GLP%2D1%20market,to%20be%20worth%20%2449.3%20billion grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/glp-1-receptor-agonist-market/germany Race, Fatphobia, and BMI Critique journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/how-use-bmi-fetishizes-white-embodiment-and-racializes-fat-phobia/2023-07 Eating Disordershttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders#:~:text=Eating%20Disorders nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics/#general-eating-disorder-statisticsresearchgate.net/publication/349869264_The_hidden_burden_of_eating_disorders_an_extension_of_estimates_from_the_Global_Burden_of_Disease_Study_2019#:~:text=OSFED,of%20people%20with%20eating sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S016503272501122X#:~:text=Global%2C%20regional%2C%20and%20national%20burdens,growing%20public%20health%20crisis%20worldwideTheories of Power & Body Control (Foucault) https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/foucaultoxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780199756384/obo-9780199756384-0021.xmlFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
The real story of Hans Christian Andersen - far from a fairytale #dwhistoryandculture #realstoryof DW History and Culture 2025-08-02 | The Little Mermaid, Frozen and The Ugly Duckling might never have existed without his beautiful storytelling. Yet his own life was far from a fairytale. This is the real story of Hans Christian Andersen. 250 years ago on August 4th 1875 he died near Copenhagen.Author/Creator: Ludwig Ernst/ Renee SantFactcheck: Renee Sant/ Matthias FrickelFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Wild West’s biggest female hero - The Real Story of Calamity Jane #dwhistoryandculture #realstoryof DW History and Culture 2025-08-01 | Did you know one of the Wild West’s biggest heroes was a woman? Calamity Jane’s life is filled with hardships, fame and mystery. Tune in to find out more about the legendary gunslinger.Creator: Ludwig ErnstFactcheck: Renee SantFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
The day the KKK marched hate through Washington, D.C. marked the beginning of their downfall DW History and Culture 2025-07-30 | At the height of their popularity in 1925, 30,000 Klansmen marched down Pennsylvania Avenue but instead of cementing their power, the parade sparked a national backlash that led to the group's rapid collapse.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Unmasking Mona Lisa: was the real sitter da Vinci‘s male muse? DW History and Culture 2025-07-29 | She’s the most iconic face in art history but what if everything we know about the Mona Lisa is wrong?Some historians believe Leonardo da Vinci’s muse wasn’t a woman at all, but his male apprentice and rumored lover, Salai.Read more here: dw.com/en/a-brief-history-of-queerness/a-73267686For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
When Germany’s women won... a set of teacups #dwsports #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-07-28 | Germany’s women were handsomely rewarded for their campaign at Euro 2025, with each player given €65,000 by the FA for reaching the tournament’s semifinal. But back when they first won the title in 1989, the prize was a good deal more modest.For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
When did people know they were in a world war? #dwhistoryandculture DW History and Culture 2025-07-25 | Today, with wars and rising tensions between global superpowers, many fear that we are heading for a third world war, some even say that we already are in one right now. How did people in the past realize that they were part of something that would later be called a "Wolrd War"?For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
Why THESE controversial spots in the U.S. and Germany are changing names #berlinfresh DW History and Culture 2025-07-23 | What do you think should be done with controversial historical names like these? For more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
How the Germans Became Brutal Colonizers DW History and Culture 2025-07-20 | Germany’s colonial empire didn’t last long—but its brutality was unforgettable. In just three decades, the German Empire established colonies in Africa, Oceania, and Asia—seizing land, crushing resistance, and committing the first genocide of the 20th century against the Herero and Nama peoples in what is now Namibia. Tens of thousands, including women and children, were driven into the desert to die. Survivors were imprisoned in concentration camps.This video uncovers the shocking violence of Germany’s short-lived colonial project—and how its racist ideologies would later resurface in Germany’s Nazi regime. Historian Jürgen Zimmerer explains how these colonial crimes echo into the Holocaust and beyond.Why has this genocide remained so little known? And what would justice look like—more than a century later, for the descendants of those who survived?Script: Jaime González Arguedas & Laura Iglesias San Martín Video Editing: Mariano Ramírez Gisbert Host: David Levitz 0:00 Intro1:19 LATE TO THE GAME 6:42 LIES 20:20 RESISTANCE33:05 GUILT and … REDEMPTION? #dwhistoryandculture #dwanaliza #dwhistoryexplainedFor more visit: dw.com/en/culture/s-1441Please follow DW's netiquette: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
