Mapping the World

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

Since 1943, Lebanon has been caught up in the conflicts of its neighbours.

Denmark faces two serious threats: Donald Trump's predatory ambitions over Greenland, and intimidation from Russia.

Rare earths are the essential resource of the twenty first century, needed for electric cars, smart phones, and renewable energy.

Reports from international bodies document the torture and inhuman conditions inflicted on Palestinians held in Israeli detention.

The Iranian regime is under threat both from outside by the United States and Israel, and from inside: many Iranians want an end to authoritarianism. 

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

Drones are reshaping modern warfare in conflicts around the world.

Morocco has big ambitions to become a bridge between Europe and Africa and a key player on the African continent.

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

Vanessa Wagner performs Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes with dancers from the Accrorap company.

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

Bach’s St John Passion from Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with the NDR vocal ensemble and Concerto Köln conducted by Klaas Stok.

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

White sand, white citrus blossom, white houses – Spain’s Costa Blanca is aptly named.

An encounter between piano and dance in a former foundry.

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

A complex feeling that is both problematic and useful, the latest research on boredom.

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