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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?

Human beings are covered in body hair, but ever since antiquity, painters and artists have depicted completely hairless bodies in their works

Depictions of nude women can be objectifying and insulting. But Venus is perhaps more inclusive than she looks

We talk about the plastic surgery craze with French plastic surgeons Mauricio de Maio and Oren Marco and philosopher Heather Widdows.

Data Sources reveals how Western companies are helping the authoritarian regime in Kazakhstan to create a mass surveillance system.

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. 

From London to Amsterdam, the Eastern Margins collective is raising the temperature in the Asian alternative scene.

Not all nipples are the same. On Instagram or Facebook female breasts are censured whereas the bare male torso is not. Some artists are challenging this double standard. 

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

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

Black market Botox clinics and DIY injections are putting people’s health at risk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Donut Daddy makes a doughnut on TikTok. Is this pornography or a cooking lesson?