Gymnastics

Conductors can gesticulate wildly when they conduct an orchestra. But have you ever wondered what exactly they are doing with their hands? And why do they use a baton?

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?

Martyr usually meet grisly ends and Saint Agatha is no exception: According to legend her breasts were cut off with pliers as a torture.

Absurd images have invaded our social media apps. But is this ‘brain rot’ an interesting aesthetic? Or just mindless content?

Why is Sade the favourite artist of your favourite hip hop artist?

With its gloomy songs, this band delivers the ideal soundtrack for a stroll in the depths of night.

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

To compete with the glamourous cities of the West, Warsaw commissioned inventive neon lighting across the city. 

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?

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

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.

To speed up deportations, the EU is set to authorise detention centres beyond its borders.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

Inspired by 19th century Spain’s cigar makers, Humo pays tribute to these women in dance and song.

Cologne, Autumn 1944: In the bombed-out city, a small group of young people put up armed resistance against the Nazi regime

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