From Chaos to Cravats: Berlin’s Thirty Years’ War

In Part Two of our deep dive into Berlin’s culinary identity, we’re stirring the pot—again. From Cold War coffee shortages to Döner debates that divide friendships, we explore how Berlin’s food scene ...

1 Mai 202515min

Long before Berlin became the land of techno beats and currywurst, it had a French makeover — courtesy of the Huguenots. In this bonus episode, GS and Mr. Assistant are spilling the tea (or really, ca...

29 Apr 20258min

In 1640, Berlin was little more than a soggy, war-ravaged afterthought—plagued, depopulated, and clinging to relevance. Enter Frederick William, The Great Elector: twenty years old, recently promoted,...

21 Apr 202521min

Berlin isn’t exactly known for its softness—but every April, a quiet transformation takes place. In this episode of Berlin Bytes, GS and The Assistant trace the surprising story of how thousands of ch...

4 Apr 202511min

What do a Cold War coffee crisis, contract labor, and bánh mì have in common? They’re all part of the untold story of how two very different Vietnamese communities came to call Berlin home.In this epi...

27 Mar 202511min

Step back in time to 16th-century Berlin—a city on the edge of transformation. From royal power plays to religious upheaval, we explore how Berlin evolved during the Protestant Reformation, the rule o...

20 Mar 202516min

Before Berlin had its famous bear emblem, there was Albert the Bear—a medieval margrave, territorial conqueror, and the man who laid the foundation for Brandenburg. In this episode, we dive into his r...

27 Feb 202512min