Europe's Great Cinemas

The seaside and the beach - places of longing and liminal areas of creativity. Twist dives into life by the water

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.

François Chaignaud takes us on a magical stroll through the medieval Louvre.

Soprano Ana Vieira Leite and the Concerto 1700 ensemble perform Handel's German Arias in Madrid.

Seductive and dangerous, the figure of the femme fatale in art was completely reinvented in the 20th century.

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

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

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

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

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

Pornographic deepfakes are among the most unsavoury aspects of AI. Data Sources investigates a worrying trend.

Topographers have been trying to survey Romania's land for years. However, the public register is still one of the most incomplete in the EU.

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?

With seduction and declarations of love, young men emotionally manipulate their ‘girlfriends’ to use them as prostitutes.