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Used in rituals, as a communication tool and to rouse soldiers to battle the drum is an essential element of human culture that fascinates us and provides us with the intoxicating pleasure of rhythm.

Phoenix from the Ashes

Portrait of a genius of modern architecture whose life moved between glory, scandal and tragedy.

Berlin’s museum island houses a wealth of cultural artefacts from all over the globe.

Xenius

Is it a Boy or girl? A common question when meeting a new-born child. But for 1 in 500 births the answer is unclear. Xenius meets Lynn who is intersex and investigates the science of the world beyond two genders.

Conductor Seiji Ozawa has been instrumental in popularising Western classical music in Japan.

From Norway’s glaciers to Sweden’s vast forests, a journey through Scandinavia’s pristine wilderness and breath taking scenery.