Adapted from a German tale, a 14-minute audio retelling of"The Three Dogs" details the adventure of an innocent shepherd who finds himself in jail, but thanks to three small dogs, escapes and seeks justice.

"The Cat's Elopement" by Andew Lang is a love story between two cats and their adventurous tale to remain together. Discover how the romantic felines get their happy ending with a 12-minute audiobook.

Take a listen to "The Town Musicians of Bremen" by the Brothers Grimm with a nine minute audiobook. The story details four elderly animals that join together to make a band and travel their way to find an unlikely home thanks to their...

What type of mischief do Hansel and Gretel get into in the woods? Who will they meet? What happens when they do not listen to their mother? Listen to this classic story with an operatic twist to find out.

Provides streaming audio of Radio Goethe's music and information programs, recorded and developed by Radio Goethe and major German universities.

This NPR site includes many interesting links about D-Day. Be sure to click on the Photo Gallery for D-Day pictures and to hear Eisenhower's statement to Allied forces.

This is the Web site of the German radio station Fritz. It includes information about all of Fritz's programming, as well as streaming audio. The station is geared towards adults and teens -- hip-hop, rap and pop music, and a morning...

A collection of eight Realaudio clips from average British citizens who experienced the "Blitz", the terror bombings of London and other cities by the Germans in 1940-41. In addition, there are interviews with British citizens who...

Background about the German painter Anselm Kiefer his works and the Heaven and Earth art exhibit.

Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode is about the writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Experts discuss his impact as a dominant cultural icon of his time. Listening requires RealPlayer.

Hear some of President Truman's speeches, including the surrenders of Germany and of Japan, from the Harry S. Truman digital archive. Other speeches cover post-war issues such as price controls, and the opening of the United Nations.

As part of a series of podcasts featuring the remembrances of veterans of World War I, this podcast tells the inspirational story of the Christmas Truce in December 1914, when the soldiers from both sides met in No Man's Land to...

Audio story focuses on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.

In this segment, Ira talks with undersea explorer Robert Ballard about his life and work, both in exploration and education.

National Public Radio takes a revisionist look at Emmanuel Leutze's famous and fanciful painting that is more folklore, legend, and political statement than fact.

A short biography of George Frederick Handel (1685-1759 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

NPR offers a five-part series on Muslim communities in Europe. How are these Western societies facing this new cultural element? Stories consider countries like France, Britain, Germany, and The Netherlands.

Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode is about Richard Wagner. Experts discuss the impact and meaning of his live and work. Listening requires RealPlayer.

Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This episode discusses Otto von Bismarck. Experts discuss his role, motivation, and tactics in the unification of Germany. Listening requires RealPlayer. [43:00]

The BBC provides audio clips from an interview with "the Ingres of existentialism," painter Lucian Freud. Additional content includes a brief biography and a list of his key works.

On this site you can actually listen to various sound recordings that compare the harpsichord with various musical instruments. There is also an extensive list of links to other resources.