Meet the heroes and gods of Greek mythology with Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey full of passion, power-play, rivalry and divine wrath.

The wetlands of southern Louisiana, a paradise for birds, are threatened by climate change.

Dairy cows are a family passion for Marie and her sisters and they're sticking it out, come what may.

From Russian literature to manga, science fiction to feminist essays, ARTE Book Club celebrates the pleasures of reading.

A hugely popular TV show has given birth to a new sport: Ninja, the ultimate obstacle course.

Far from Hollywood glamour and stereotypes, Mia Farrow has built a singular career in film and activism.

Some people are not interested in the here and now, what is so fascinating about living in yesteryear?

Whilst male composers such as Monteverdi and Vivaldi were celebrated, women composers struggled for recognition or even the right to play an instrument at all.

Stand up comedy has crossed national borders and language barriers. From New York to Kyiv, every city has its own scene.

For a long time, women were not considered funny and were rarely seen on the stand up circuit. But times have changed.

Stand up has become a way for minorities to fight back against dominant discourses. But when comedians get political, do they lose their sense of humour?

Ugandan cinema is flourishIng in a makeshift studio in a working-class neighbourhood of Kampala.

Chance wants to live out his passion for skating and turn it into a livelihood for young Ghanaians.

The German veterinarian, zoologist and television personality fought for decades for the preservation of the Serengeti.

A discussion between director Alfonso Cuarón and cinematographer Michael Seresin about their memorable collaborations

The French actress looks back on her international career with fervour and precision.

Actress and director Hafsia Herzi looks back at a career filled with choices, constraints and hope.

 A phenomenon in the art market, CryptoPunks now bring together a close-knit, passionate community, but are also becoming a target for profiteers.

Sculptors Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel had a passionate affair, but things turned sour.

International artists give their take on Picasso on the 50th anniversary of the artist’s death.