Whitlam’s Berlin Tours

On 15 March 1921, a single gunshot rang out on the busy Hardenbergstraße near Berlin’s Zoo Station. Talaat Pasha lay dead. His assassin? Soghomon Tehlirian, a survivor seeking justice for the Armenian people in what became known as Operation Nemesis.

Explore the graves of revolutionaries, spies, artists, and heroes with our Friedrichsfelde Cemetery guide – a journey through Berlin’s communist history like no other. From Rosa Luxemburg to Markus Wolf, there’s loads to explore. Listen or read along on this special walk through one of Berlin’s most impressive cemeteries.

History Flakes is back with a chilling dive into F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, the 1922 horror classic that redefined fear on screen. Murnau’s journey from Berlin’s avant-garde to Hollywood success was marked by groundbreaking techniques, eerie lost films, and a tragic early death. His impact on horror remains, as does the mystery surrounding his grave…

Anita Berber was the notorious queen of Weimar Berlin’s cabaret scene—a dancer whose scandalous performances and wild lifestyle shocked and captivated an entire city. From her provocative dances to her infamous love affairs and violent outbursts, Berber's infamous story is not to be missed!

Germany’s oldest football club date all the way back to 1888. Discover the story of the brith of German football here!

Find out the three best places to view the Berlin Wall today. Whether you want photos or a wealth of free information, this article is what you’re looking for!

Have you seen my Berlin history videos? Do you want to visit these amazing places and discover Berlin history for yourself? Discover more than 100 of my videos on an interactive map: plan your own Berlin adventure!

Discover how Berlin's colossal Flak Towers shielded its people from Allied bombs during WWII. These fortress-like structures housed powerful anti-aircraft guns and provided vital shelter for thousands. Explore their construction, role in air raids, and what’s left of them today!

Explore Berlin's finest sweets and desserts. Indulge in everything from freshly baked cinnamon rolls at Zeit Für Brot to gourmet gelato at Hokey Pokey. Read on for our top tips for sweet treats in Berlin!

Tune into History Flakes to uncover the chilling story of Paul Ogorzow, the S-Bahn Murderer. In early 1940s Berlin, Ogorzow exploited WWII blackouts to commit his crimes, shielded by a press ban on news the Nazis feared was demoralising. Discover Ogorzow’s crime spree and eventual downfall on History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast.