Love in the time of Tinder can be brutal, but also bizarre. Short stories that show the landscape of 21st century dating.

First dates can be tedious, and Louise's friend could do with some support. So why not organise a double date to spice things up? Without their suitors knowing, of course! What could go wrong?

Some Paleolithic burials are exceptional. Dated around 25,000 BC, they are far more complex and decorative than we usually give the era credit for.

Every year, demonic creatures known as Krampus invade Austrian towns and villages around St Nicholas Day.

Whether at work or on a date - self-confidence makes many things easier. Ronja von Rönne meets people who have overcome their insecurities.

Max soon realises that his Grindr date is a compulsive liar.

When she accepted a date on Bumble, Nelly didn't expect her date to mistake her for a delivery service.

Nicolas is determined to be a real knight in shining armour for his date. However his date turns out to be more dragon than damsel in distress.

When an amateur astronomer invites her to stargaze on their first date, Carole agrees - even if she has to drive miles to reach him.  But she begins to doubt her decision when her date insists on serenading her…

Guitar teacher Thomas was happy to find a student on a dating app. But his first home lesson took a surprising turn.

Under lockdown and recently single, Charlie goes on dating apps to pass the time and on profile that keeps popping up finally catches her attention.

Anne already thought her date was a bit strange, but she had no idea what was in store for her when she agreed to go home with him.

22-year-old Julia is completely flabbergasted when her date turns up in an over-correct suit and has brought multiple-choice questions with her.

When Laurent met his date, he thought he had found his dream women. He didn’t think he would be scared of her.

After a rather disappointing first meetup, Zoé decides to give her date a second chance. Music is known to put people in a good mood - but will that be enough to get them there?

After a breakup and the shock of the Paris terrorist attacks, Jeanne wants to find some comfort in a Tindr date. 

Newly moved to Berlin, Ernestine goes on Tinder to find new friends.

More and more young people across Europe are discovering a healthier way of dating: going for a run together.

In the Alps, the fast-melting glaciers are exposing remains dating back centuries - a veritable goldmine for archaeologists.

There have never been more opportunities for sex in our liberated world. But how come we havz less sex today than in the past?