The Germans

The website presents 1200 years of German history as the interactive core element in a new and unique approach. Told in 20 feature films, discussed by experts and illustrated with interactive maps – the user can choose to enjoy Germany’s history in a few minutes or for several hours! It combines uniquely different multimedia elements such as implemented videos of the TV series, pictures, interactive maps, downloads and a glossary. It also has a state-of-the-art look and feel, based on a very straightforward, intuitive navigational structure. The complicated subject History is presented in a very easy-to-use and playful manner and skilfully avoids long texts or boring timelines. This is the most elaborate multimedia project in this field on the internet. An added feature, the service called ANIMATION: http://xt.zdf.de/die-deutschen/ stands out for its exceptional navigation and flawless technology. The aesthetics, the rich content and the well-developed storyline makes it a pleasure to watch. “The Germans” has earned many national awards for its outstanding historic and artistic value.