DW-WORLD: The Darkness of the Torch Although Greece was the birthplace of the Olympics, the idea for the torch relay came from the Nazis and was first used for the Berlin Games in 1936.
(09.04.2008) DW-WORLD: Berlin's Iconic Stadium Completes Rehabilitation With Cup Final When the World Cup final between France and Italy kicks off in Berlin's Olympic Stadium, the weight of history will hang heavily in the air. (08.07.2006) DW-WORLD: Nazi Sculptures at World Cup Venue Spark Protest Just days before the start of the World Cup, a debate about the Nazi-era sculptures that still adorn Berlin's Olympic Stadium has reignited, with calls for the images to be covered up or removed lest they offend guests. (02.06.2006)
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