Europe's Great Cinemas

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

The Cantoría performs Tomás Luis de Victoria's Tenebræ Responsoria in the Basilica of San Miguel.

Claude Monet made the cliffs at Étretat famous, but the charming town now suffers from overtourism.

The FIAS opening concert featuring the El Gran Teatro del Mundo ensemble and works by Marc-Antoine Charpentier.

A trip to one of Germany’s most disreputable neighbourhoods which is also a place of hope and community.

The Balkan Paradise Orchestra mixes Balkan brass with dance music in a heady artistic swirl.

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

The Lichtburg Essen is a grand old cinema with a turbulent history.

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

Our coverage continues for a second day with sets from Sepultura, Carach Angren, Rotting Christ, Malevolence and Sabaton.

Hellfest kicks off now! Day one of France's most famous heavy metal festival includes sets from Shelter and The Plot In You.

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

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

Half a century into their metal career, Judas Priest deliver an epic concert of mighty riffs and pyrotechnics.

With one of his paintings, Gerhard Richter made an intervention into a long-running an passionate debate: Which way round should you put the toilet roll?

It seems that scientist have proven that the enigmatic gaze of the Mona Lisa does not follow you as you move around the room. So why did we think that in the first place?

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

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