Californian surf culture seems so cool. But behind the façade lies a murky past, and a problematic present.

The Blackfoot people of Alberta, victim of persecution in the past, are now striving to revive their heritage and traditions.

Black holes could fulfil all our energy needs. But is it possible to harness their formidable power?

We are highly reliant on digital technology, but it makes us vulnerable. Could a digital blackout happen?

A vibrant tribute to the hugely talented show woman and recording artist, performer of hits like Simply the Best and Whats Love Got to Do with it.

From the beaches of California to the schools of central Los Angeles, black surfer groups are organising events and programmes for surfers and swimmers of colour. 

Can Silex and Ventilo find out how to drink an eco-friendly cup of the black stuff?

In Brazil, hundreds of mothers are calling for justice for their children, who have been victims of police violence.

Many black surfers prefer to surf at night to avoid being harassed as segregation still casts a shadow over the beaches of California.

From Romania to the far reaches of the Arctic, animal filmmaker Pierre Mann followed five species of bear with his camera for a year.

South of Los Angeles, the notorious Bay Boys gang have terrorised and harassed outsiders who dare to surf in 'their' bay.

Time travel is theoretically possible, according to scientists.

Why does a black boy appear in a portrait of the Countess of Barry, King Louis XV’s mistress?

Professional violinist Maria Botha is trying to change township children’s lives in South Africa through teaching her instrument.

The Black Death was a catastrophe, killing half of the population of the continent. But was it the worst pandemic ever? 

Rokhaya is the Black Panther, a young Senegalese migrant who has built a huge following on TikTok.

As Europe moves away from the polluting fossil fuel, many of Poland's coal mines have been converted into art centres.

With its favourable climate and its strategic location on the Black Sea, Crimea has always been a zone of contention. 

Iberian ham is the pride of Spain, but the majority of Spanish pigs are raised intensively, harmful to the environment and to the animals.