In September 1913, Rudolf Diesel—inventor of the revolutionary Diesel engine—vanished without a trace during a peaceful sea voyage. His bed was untouched. His nightshirt folded. His watch still ticking. Days later, a body surfaced… but the questions only deepened.Was it suicide, accident, murder… or something else?Join us as we explore one of history’s quietest unsolved mysteries—with facts, context, and calm reflection. 🎧 Sound credit:“Awe Struck June 17th 2021” by audiomirage

In 2010, TV meteorologist Jörg Kachelmann was arrested on charges of rape. What followed was one of Germany’s most controversial trials—marked by intense media scrutiny, courtroom battles, and a deeply polarized public.Kachelmann was acquitted. But his life, and public image, never returned to normal.This episode explores the complex web of law, media, and society. We ask:What happens when accusations collide with presumption of innocence?And what responsibility do we carry when truth is uncertain?🎧 Sound credit: “Awe Struck June 17th 2021” by audiomirage

In 1957, Rosemarie Nitribitt—an elegant, self-made woman who navigated postwar Germany’s elite as a high-class escort—was found murdered in her Frankfurt apartment.The press called it scandal. The police called it a mystery. But behind the headlines was a story about class, control, and a society struggling to hide its double standards.Was her death an act of jealousy? A political cover-up? Or something far darker?In this episode, we explore Rosemarie’s life, her rise from poverty, and the unresolved questions surrounding her violent end.

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