Europe's Great Cinemas

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

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

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

An exclusive look at photography from the GDR, a world that no longer exists.

Can infinity be defined? is it something that we can feel? And can we express it in a work of art?

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

A magical palace in the centre of Amsterdam, the Royal Theatre Tuschinski is a unique building and Dutch institution.

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

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

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

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

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

42-year-old Armen Grigoryan is the youngest barber in the timeless atmosphere of the oldest barbershop in Armenia.

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

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

Can infinity be defined? is it something that we can feel? And can we express it in a work of art?

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

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

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?