962–1806
Holy Roman Empire
Hundreds of semi-independent territories under an elected emperor. 'Germany' was a language, not a state.
Established historyVocabulary
- das Reich — empire
- der Kaiser — emperor
D · History Through Human Stories
Geschichte & Gesellschaft
History and society
Not dates to memorise — people, places and turning points that explain the Germany you meet today. We mark established facts and contested interpretations.
Die Zeitleiste
Step through the timeline
For primary sources, visit the Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin Wall Memorial and Yad Vashem.
Interactive
Berlin: Damals & Heute
Berlin: Then & Now — flip each place