Gymnastics

When did we start applauding? At the theatre, after speeches or at a football match, people all over the world clap to show their approval. What does this curious human behaviour mean?

Ancient Greek statues are white, pure and classical, just like the marble they are carved from. False. These statues were painted in fabulous bright colours. Archaeologists and art academics have known this for centuries so why does the white myth endure?

The Hradec Králové Philharmonic performs music by Brahms and Dvořák, conducted by Stanislav Vavřínek.

A musical journey through some of the most iconic works by the genius from Salzburg.

The French National Orchestra, conducted by musical director Cristian Macelaru, performs French repertoire from Berlioz to Offenbach in a festive concert.

The Orchestre de la Suisse romande and Zofia Kiniorska put women composers in the spotlight.

Under the musical direction of Daniele Rustioni, soprano Ermonela Jaho brings Puccini's Japanese tragedy to life.

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

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

In Brussels, the Commission is hoping for a fresh start in relations with Hungary.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

The conservative Pater Magyar has beaten Viktor Orban with a larger two-thirds majority in parliament.

A new trainline linking the major Maya archaeological sites is a boon for the tourism industry.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

With elections on the horizon in Hungary, Victor Orban’s party produced a deepfake of a rival candidate who is ahead in the polls

For many, family means love and cohesion but can also be a source of tension and conflict.