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Caught between regional powers, Armenia is constantly fighting for survival in the powder keg of the Caucasus

The turbulent history of the people that work the land, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present day.

The medieval period is often though to be the least hygienic in European history. But was that really true?

A new war erupted on 28 February 2026 when American and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran. Why is this happening?

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

How did the United Arab Emirates become influential on the world stage and a key player in the  the Middle East?

Straits across the world are crucial for global trade and provide strategic advantages for neighbouring countries.

From tense transatlantic relations to the Middle East conflict and the war in Ukraine, our documentaries and reports go beyond the headlines to provide real insight.

Falcons from the UK are particularly prized in the Middle East, where they compete in races for big cash prizes. 

In the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the figure of the fool was omnipresent in art.

The turbulent history of the people that work the land, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present day.

In the middle of the subprime mortgage crisis, Satoshi Nakamoto was the first to publish the code for Bitcoin

As the world heats up, cities around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change with fresh ideas.

Lured by a huge Chinese market, Hollywood has ceded to Beijing's censorship in recent decades.

Yemen is one of the poorest countries in the world - and a major conflict zone in the Middle East.

Led by Crown Prince Mohammed Ben Salmane (MBS), Saudi Arabia is a key player in the Middle East.

Could the knowledge of Arab scholars from the Middle Ages open up new perspectives for science in our times?

The post-war period meant repression of the losing side and deep divisions often split families right down the middle.  

 A focus on the Persian Gulf and the region that surrounds it.

Iran and Saudi Arabia have long been rivals in the Middle East. But with open war between Iran and Israel, is this the moment where Saudi Arabia cements its regional dominance?