Beauty has shaped our perceptions of each other from ancient times to the present day. Who do we find attractive? And why?

Afghanistan's immense mineral reserves, vital for modern technology, are in the hands of the Taliban regime.

Naturism has a long history in Germany and in the UK. but fewer young people are taking up the lifestyle. 

Every year, on the night before Orthodox Easter Sunday, the Greek island of Chios becomes the scene of a spectacular pyrotechnic duel.

With increasingly sophisticated special effects and the advent of AI, the stuntperson’s profession is undergoing radical change

By 1750, British colonies in North America had already attracted almost 100,000 German-speaking immigrants

49-year-old Sébastien, creates a Grindr account. He didn't expect it to be such a hit with young men and wonders what makes him so attractive.

After the Second World War comes the age of autocrats, as artists become witnesses to instability in the Arab world.

A maritime region rich in natural resources, the Gulf of Guinea stretches over 2 million km2 from Liberia to Angola. 

A mountain village of just 83 souls has received €20 million from the EU's post covid reconstruction fund.

More and more cities are building iconic buildings by star architects to boost their international profile. But does it work?

With its climate, attractive prices and tax breaks for retirees, Albania is a magnet for expats, especially from Italy.

The cultural buildings of the future are not being built in London, Paris or New York but rather in up-and-coming metropolises like Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen.

With Trump's policies on education, Ireland is welcoming American citizens.

On Instagram and TikTok, Christian influencers are going viral, even though their messages are deeply conservative.

The world’s largest Viking festival in Wolin, Poland attracts enthusiasts of medieval history from far and wide. But also, a minority of far-right extremists. Report from Germany and Poland.

Can we design animal attraction that are more respectful of their welfare? A focus on a new breed of zoos that leave animals in peace.

The small village of El Rocio attracts almost 900,000 pilgrims every year for one of the most spectacular events in Spain.

They glue themselves to the tarmac at busy junctions, throw tinned soup at art and attract a lot of attention with their disruptive forms of protest.