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Oh, yes !!! If you approve of my diary, I will donate my kickback money to the EB. (I needed to get bribed, because I am broke and can't send money to JtC for a while. But I also played the lottery, so ... soon I will be rich and the big money donor "La bohème-ian Donna Mimi" will shower you all. Great Lady, btw. /s

For your next snow storm caused long cozy hours in your toasty living rooms in front of your ... whereever you look at this.

What I really like to know: Are English sub-titles good enough to enjoy a documentary like this one? Or would you need an English speaking narrator to get seduced to potentially look at this? And if you had an English speaking narrator, would you recommend the series to your own kids to watch?

Oh Europe! 1/10 - The Dawn of Civilization

From Greek Antiquity to modern Europe, Oh, Europe! traces the history of Europe from the very start to the modern day in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. In this first episode, discover the Greek myth that describes the birth of Europe as the result of the union between Zeus and the young Princess Europa.

Oh Europe 2/10 - Emperors and Gods

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, Oh, Europe! traces European history through ten episodes from Greek Antiquity to the 28 EU member countries. In this episode: in late antiquity, migration changed Western Europe forever. The Germanic tribes set the tone by settling in the heart of the Roman Empire.

Oh, Europe! (3/10) - Europe and Islam in the Middle Ages

Political and ideological confrontations shaped the era of Al-Andalus (711-1492). Increase in trade triggers a European-wide renaissance.

Oh, Europe! (4/10) - From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

During the Renaissance, the continent experienced an unprecedented artistic and intellectual renewal, and a great new stage in the development of the European soul was under way.

Ach, Europa! (5/10) - Zwischen Himmel und Hölle (no English subtitles)

Ach, Europa! (6/10) - Europas Sonnenstich (no English subtitles)

Oh, Europe! (7/10) - Dreams of Freedom

The ideals developed during the Enlightenment changed the continent forever. But it wasn't the French who rebelled first. A thirst for freedom that started in what was to become the United States of America spread throughout Europe.

Oh, Europe! (8/10) - Into the Abyss

Despite the scientific progress of the end of the nineteenth century, inequality and abject poverity were rife throughout Europe; a situation that exacerbates the rise of nationalism.

Oh, Europe! (9/10) - Grave Diggers and Utopia

The terrible experience of the Great War leaves the continent bled white, and more and more divided between fascism and communism.

Ach Europa! (10/10) - Die Entdeckung des Friedens (No English subtitles)

What is to be expected of a continent that has twice plunged the world into chaos? The system struggle, the cold war between communism and capitalism also determines the mood in Europe. The Iron Curtain becomes a symbol of division in East and West and separates the Europeans for 40 years. But the dream of self-determination and freedom is changing the societies, the yearning for the observance of human rights and the desire for freedom of movement a continent. Is this the happy ending for Europe? Not necessarily. To this day the continent of Europe is not perfect, its inhabitants are still unanimous and in some cases even disputed. But with all the national all-embraces and a sense of Europe's depravity, today's Europe is the best ever.

Focus: Eurovision. 60 years of the Roman Treaties
The signing of the Treaty of Rome, the foundation of the European Union, marks the 60th anniversary of the 25th March. As a European cultural channel, ARTE dedicates an extensive and varied program focus to this event and looks at the European community of values ​​from historical, social and cultural perspectives. "Oh Europe!" Focuses on their 4,000-year-old past with all their achievements, "CineKino" the diversity of European film. In a geopolitical approach, the "struggle for Europe" questions developments and omissions of the European Union.

@ Joe, and here you can see how ARTE IN 5 LANGUAGES - FRENCH, GERMAN, ENGLISH, SPANISH AND POLISH. is covering the electoral victory of Trump featuring lots of Jill Stein's thoughts.

From Uncle Sam to Uncle Donald

Welcome to 2017: Trump's first year as President of the United States.Green Party candidate, Jill Stein, discusses the electoral system and the climate of anger that brought Donald Trump to power.

Have fun.
PS Arte English has some music productions of concerts too.