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Karl Marx

Karl Marx (1818-1883) was a German-born philosopher of the 19th century whose works covered economics, sociology and political theory and later revolutionized politics in large parts of the world.

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Why the Nazis burned books

The 1933 book burnings under Nazi rule also destroyed the vibrant culture of the Weimar Republic.

Karl Marx

Karl Marx

Five reasons Karl Marx was ahead of his time

An exhibition explores how Marx became one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century.

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a highrise building with colorful balconies

Berlin modernist icons vie for UNESCO status

Stalinist residential blocks on Karl Marx Allee and high modernist towers in West Berlin reflected postwar divisions.

Friedrich Engels

Friedrich Engels

The revolutionary socialist: Friedrich Engels

Revolutionary thinker Friedrich Engels, who co-wrote the Communist Manifesto with Karl Marx, was born 200 years ago.

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Ink, quill and letter @Imago Images/theissen

Famous letters to distant loved ones

Letters by Goethe or Beethoven can inspire couples in a long-distance relationship during the coronavirus crisis.

Statue of Cristiano Ronaldo in Madeira

Statue of Cristiano Ronaldo in Madeira

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Director of Moesgaard Museum Mads Kähler Holst replaces the first of many pedestrian signals for Viking signals in Aarhus, Denmark picture-alliance/Ritzau Scanpix/H. Bagger)

Director of Moesgaard Museum Mads Kähler Holst replaces the first of many pedestrian signals for Viking signals in Aarhus, Denmark picture-alliance/Ritzau Scanpix/H. Bagger)

Novelty traffic symbols light up German cities and beyond

From gay couples to Beethoven, Vikings are the latest cultural symbol adorning traffic lights in global cities.

Alaa S. in Chemnitz court

Alaa S. in Chemnitz court

Syrian convicted of killing that sparked Chemnitz riots

Alaa S. has been sentenced to nine years and six months for the killing of Daniel H.

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Chemnitz - a city with a past

The city's main landmark is a 40-ton bust of Karl Marx.

Theater Bonn Marx in London

Theater Bonn Marx in London

'Marx in London' – and now in Bonn

The most influential thinker in history as the subject of comedy? A new opera recounts 24 hours in the Marx household.

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04.2016 Check-in (Sendungslogo)

The cities of Marx, Luther and Beethoven

In Trier, Wittenberg and Bonn, learn about the lives of some of Germany's greatest personalities.

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Zero euro bank note

The allure of a zero euro bill

A fake bank note is the big hit among Karl Marx-themed merchandise on the philosopher's 200th birthday.

Deutschland Karl Marx-Statue in Trier

Deutschland Karl Marx-Statue in Trier

Chinese tourists in Trier

Many Chinese travelers visit Trier as part of a European tour to see the birthplace of Karl Marx.

Deutschland Marx-Statue in Trier

Deutschland Marx-Statue in Trier

Karl Marx statue triggers debate in Germany

A Chinese gift triggers debate in Marx’s birthplace.

A red cover is pulled off the Karl Marx statue

A red cover is pulled off the Karl Marx statue

Karl Marx statue unveiled in Trier

More than 300 events were organized to mark the 200th anniversary of the philosopher's birth.

Kultur.21 Karl Marx in Farbe

Kultur.21 Karl Marx in Farbe

Searching for traces of Marxism in Africa

Marx's ideas influenced Africa's liberation movements. What remains of African socialism today?

Deutschland Street Art in Berlin - Vernissage "Emess"

Deutschland Street Art in Berlin - Vernissage "Emess"

Karl Marx at 200: What remains of his legacy?

As Marx's hometown Trier celebrates his 200th birthday, a Marx expert told DW why he's still relevant, if controversial.

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Karl-Marx-Statue

Old, older, antique: 10 reasons to visit Trier

Trier is far more than the birthplace of Karl Marx. Sightseeing in Germany's oldest city!

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Views of Karl Marx in Berlin

Marx spent formative student years in Berlin. How visible is his legacy in the German capital today?

Karl Marx poster in Great Hall of the People

Karl Marx poster in Great Hall of the People

China's Xi: Karl Marx a tool to 'win the future'

The Chinese president has praised Karl Marx as the "greatest thinker of modern times."

Karl Marx's "Das Kapital "

Karl Marx's "Das Kapital "

Karl Marx: Right ideas, wrong ideas?

Karl Marx had some wrong ideas and some right ideas. Let's take a look.

Karl Marx wax figure / Madame Tussauds in China

Karl Marx wax figure / Madame Tussauds in China

Karl Marx's core economic idea

Is it possible to say whether Marx's analysis of capitalism is basically either correct or incorrect?

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Made in Germany 24.04.2018 Lohn englisch

What is wage labor?

The exchange of labor for money - when did this begin? Why did Karl Marx criticize wage labor as unjust and exploitative? Is his criticism no longer relevant - or are workers still being exploited today? Or are we perhaps exploiting ourselves?

Karl Marx statue in Trier

Karl Marx statue in Trier

Karl Marx statue erected in Trier

The sculpture has proven a controversial addition to the community — not least because it was a present from China.

Deutschland Karl Marx-Ampel in Trier

Deutschland Karl Marx-Ampel in Trier

Marx directs traffic in hometown on 200th birthday

Once-exiled Karl Marx is a celebrated figure in his hometown of Trier, where he now adorns pedestrian traffic lights.

Deutschland Karl-Marx-Statue in Trier eingetroffen

Deutschland Karl-Marx-Statue in Trier eingetroffen

'Mega' Karl Marx statue arrives in Germany from China

The giant bronze statue, a gift from China to Trier to celebrate Marx's 200th birthday, didn't please everyone though.

Karl Marx statue in Trier

Karl Marx statue in Trier

Is Karl Marx's 'Das Kapital' based on faulty reasoning?

Karl Marx's "Das Kapital" was first published 150 years ago. But is it based on solid economic reasoning?

Reinventing the World (4)

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DW What is Capitalism? Made in Germany

What is capitalism?

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Filmstill Berlinale Special - Der junge Karl Marx

Filmstill Berlinale Special - Der junge Karl Marx

Communism - the Salad Years: "The Young Karl Marx“

Director Raoul Peck imagines the founders of communism, Marx and Engels, as wild hipsters in 19th Century England.

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Wooden model of Marx statue in Trier

Wooden model of Marx statue in Trier

Why a Marx monument is still controversial in Germany

The German city of Trier is accepting a huge statue of Marx given by the Chinese government. It's a disputed decision.

Karl Marx monument in Chemnitz

Karl Marx monument in Chemnitz

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels monuments in Germany

Despite controversy, many monuments are dedicated to the two fathers of socialism, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

Model of Karl Marx statue in Trier

Model of Karl Marx statue in Trier

Trier accepts controversial Marx statue from China

Not all Trier citizens support the gift, which will mark the philosopher and economist's 200th birthday.

Deutschland Chemnitz Karl Marx Denkmal

Deutschland Chemnitz Karl Marx Denkmal

Chemnitz - a city with a past

The city's main landmark is a 40-ton bust of Karl Marx.

Le jeune Karl Marx | The Young Karl Marx | Der junge Karl Marx

Le jeune Karl Marx | The Young Karl Marx | Der junge Karl Marx

Historical period drama: 'The Young Karl Marx'

This historical period drama depicts the life of famous German economist Karl Marx.

The 2017 Berlin International Film Festival

A Berlin International Film Festival special featuring strong films and revolutionary thinkers.

Filmstill Berlinale Special - The Young Karl Marx

Filmstill Berlinale Special - The Young Karl Marx

A film about the father of communism Karl Marx

The Berlinale presents a film on Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels by Haitian-born director Raoul Peck.

DW What is Capitalism? Made in Germany

DW What is Capitalism? Made in Germany

What is Capitalism?

How does Capitalism function? A primer.

Berlin with view on Karl-Marx-Allee, Copyright:picture-alliance/dpa/R.Schlesinger

Berlin with view on Karl-Marx-Allee, Copyright:picture-alliance/dpa/R.Schlesinger

Berlin's Karl-Marx-Allee turns into a race track

This weekend, the Karl-Marx-Allee in Berlin's Mitte district will be transformed into Formula E's racing circuit.

Karl-Marx-Allee

Karl-Marx-Allee

Berlin - Karl-Marx-Allee

Karl-Marx-Allee used to be called Stalinallee. The buildings along it were designed to showcase communist East Germany, with fashionable shops and spacious apartments for workers. Now it’s Berlin's largest monument to socialist city planning.

Bettina Flitner in Berlin

Bettina Flitner in Berlin

Berlin - Three Travel Tips

Bettina Flitner's tips take us to Karl-Marx-Allee, the Berlin State Library on Unter den Linden and the restaurant ship "Van Loon".

The statue of Marx's head stands against a grey brick building

The statue of Marx's head stands against a grey brick building

City of Chemnitz

For those with interests in technology and history, Chemnitz offers an interesting blend of both

Trier - Vacationing with a Tourist from Canada

Viewer Susan Roll of Ottawa, Canada, is visiting Germany the way the ancient Romans did. She's coming through Trier's Porta Nigra, the gate built back in days gone by. That, and the other places she visits can be seen in video on demand!

A wax figure of Karl Marx at the Madame Taussad's museum

A wax figure of Karl Marx at the Madame Taussad's museum

Marx madness

The economic crisis has reignited interest in Karl Marx's "Das Kapital." Now an audio book is out.

Riesling grapes on the Mosel

Riesling grapes on the Mosel

Roots and vines

Rhineland-Palatinate is a state of vineyards, industrial areas, castles and historic cities.

Statue head of Karl Marx, by Ukrainian sculptor Leve Kerbel

Statue head of Karl Marx, by Ukrainian sculptor Leve Kerbel

Communist Cover-Up

A group of Chemnitz art students is breathing new life into the city's favorite landmark.

Staging Das Kapital

A prize-winning German theater group uses lay actors in Marx's Das Kapital.

Karl Marx's Birthplace Gets a Makeover

The Karl Marx House in Trier has been renovated to include a new multimedia exhibition on the socialist thinker's life and work. It also offers a critical view of his influence on global ideologies and politics.

City Portrait Trier

"Roma Secunda," the second Rome: That's what Trier was called during the second and third centuries. Anyone visiting the city today will literally stumble over traces of ancient history at nearly every corner.