Crazy Borders

From the frontiers of the Roman Empire to the European Schengen area, a fascinating trip through the origins of borders.

One of the oldest conflicts in the world has flared up again since 2020: the conflict between the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and Morocco.

 Artists Satch Hoyt and Juan Covelli challenge colonial narratives and spark debate about the restitution of cultural artefacts.

A journey north from Cape Town through one of South Africa’s most unspoilt and beautiful regions.

Chinese influencers are convincing people from across the country to colonise Xinjiang.

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

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

During the height of the Cold War, a German village with just one fridge had problems... 

Why does a Russian region in the far east have Yiddish as an official language? 

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.

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.

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

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

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

Fixer Ignace Ivlev-Yorke reports from a Ukrainian army unit on the frontline.