Over five episodes we explore the life and career of the first planetary pop star of the 21st century: Britney Spears.

Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva and the Wiener Symphoniker perform Brahm’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in Vienna.

Nostalgic for the Habsburg dynasty, Czech and Austrian monarchists are campaigning for the restoration of the crown. 

For one month before their final exams, Norwegian high-school students take part in hedonistic partying.

Despite social pressure, many couples in France are opting not to have children.

A trip to one of Germany’s most disreputable neighbourhoods which is also a place of hope and community.

Donald Trump has pursued an aggressively protectionist approach to trade since his return to the White House. 

Norway is the perfect environment for Atlantic salmon but intensively farmed fish is threatening wild salmon populations.

At the borders of Norway, Finland and Russia, the small town of Kirkenes plays a key role for NATO and the EU.

In the Japanese manga series Death Note, the fast-moving detective story mirrors the sense of moral crisis in early 2000s Japanese society,

Since Elizabeth II passed away, and Charles III took the throne in 2022,  more British people are questioning the legitimacy of the Monarchy

A portrait of an artist who unwaveringly pursued her vision of art, ahead of her time and without compromises.

Northern Laos continues to live in harmony with nature, whilst facing the challenges of the 21st century.

Where does plastic come from? In this episode we look at the history of plastic and how it is both good and bad for us.

While Hugo is elected to the prestigious Académie Française, Balzac is occupied with his great work ‘The Human Comedy’.

Many Afghan refugees are stuck in Pakistan, in the hope of being evacuated to Germany.

Support for Spain's former dictator is on the rise with right-wing groups exploiting young people's lack of knowledge of their recent history.

One key word: innovation. It is at the heart of Philippe Aghion's concept of growth through creative destruction.

Icelanders have voted against resuming talks on EU membership. A blow to Brussels or just a bump in the road?

STOP! Leave us the hell alone! In our sex-saturated society some people are turning off and don’t want to have sex anymore.