The turbulent history of the people that work the land, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present day.

A new war erupted on 28 February 2026 when American and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran. Why is this happening?

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

As China's influence continues to expand around the world, at home the regime is becoming more repressive.

How did the United Arab Emirates become influential on the world stage and a key player in the  the Middle East?

From tense transatlantic relations to the Middle East conflict and the war in Ukraine, our documentaries and reports go beyond the headlines to provide real insight.

The medieval period is often though to be the least hygienic in European history. But was that really true?

Alain Guiraudie’s second middle-length film (2001) is a poetic look at the French working class.

Mapping the World explores how armed groups supported by Iran - Hezbollah, Houthi rebels and Iraqi militias - have become key players in the Middle East.

Falcons from the UK are particularly prized in the Middle East, where they compete in races for big cash prizes. 

As the world heats up, cities around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change with fresh ideas.

Two countries whose rivalry shapes the balance of power in the Middle East...

For centuries Europeans have put their continent in the centre of their maps, the Chinese likewise placed the Middle Kingdom in the centre of things. What do our maps tell us about our worldview?

In the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the figure of the fool was omnipresent in art.

Between March and September 1973, clashes between left and right intensified on all fronts: In the streets, the factories, the courts and the universities, Parliament and the media. 

Straits across the world are crucial for global trade and provide strategic advantages for neighbouring countries.

The turbulent history of the people that work the land, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present day.

Part architectural genius, part kitsch fairytale, Neuschwanstein Castle is closely linked to the tragic fate of Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886). 

Lured by a huge Chinese market, Hollywood has ceded to Beijing's censorship in recent decades.

In the middle of the subprime mortgage crisis, Satoshi Nakamoto was the first to publish the code for Bitcoin