Dates That Made History

A blow-by-blow account of one momentous day that marked a turning point in the history of a nation and its people.

Welcome to the Hotel Arbez, it’s a lovely place straddling the Franco-Swiss border.

The generation born after Nelson Mandela came to power in 1994 struggles with poverty, but musical creativity gives hope.

Professional violinist Maria Botha is trying to change township children’s lives in South Africa through teaching her instrument.

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.

Already a superstar across Africa, Dobet Gnahoré is now the ambassador for Afro-pop on the international scene.

Since Uganda passed extremely severe laws persecuting gay people, attacks on the LGBT+ community have skyrocketed.

A technical feat and the pride of Ukraine, this is the story of a giant of aviation history, the Antonov AN-225 Mriya.

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germans had to get used to a new way of consuming, working, and living. 

Ordinary civilians are now preparing for war by volunteering for the Latvian National Guard in large numbers.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is ramping up its budget. Does this mean Europe is to take the lead in the space race?

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

When Rémi went to study in Berlin, he promised himself he wouldn’t leave before having a night out at the city's most famous club.

Skiing began as a means of survival in prehistory, only becoming synonymous with glamour and leisure in modern times.

With Putin's wars and Trump's return, Europe is forced to rethink its security and autonomy.

Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France performs Saariaho’s Hush trumpet concerto with Verneri Pohjola as soloist.

We have released so many toxic chemicals that we have caused existential damage to our ecosystem.

More and more young Greeks want to start their own businesses and work for themselves.