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

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

Set sail for the Canary Islands, where volcanic activity has shaped the archipelago's unique landscapes and ecosystems.

Black holes can tell us a lot about the universe. But could they hold the key to understanding our world? 

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

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

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. 

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

Lanzarote has imposing volcanic mountains, fields of black lava, and a unique light.

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.

Across rivers, national borders and black markets, this documentary delves into the billion-dollar world of glass eel smuggling. 

Time travel is theoretically possible, according to scientists.

How Moscow’s aim to make Russia a maritime power has led to twenty years of war.

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.