Tracks East

Against a backdrop of high tension and open discrimination, the Queer artistic community In Tbilisi is resisting.

From London to Amsterdam, the Eastern Margins collective is raising the temperature in the Asian alternative scene.

Masha Borzunova meets a Russian deserter who tells how he went from being a war hero to an ostracised traitor of his country.

Will the clear victory for Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria in recent elections mean a turning point for Bulgaria?

Washington is waging a brutal campaign against South Africa, cutting much-needed aid and denouncing ‘white genocide’ in the rainbow nation.

Why do so many world maps place Europe at the centre? Why not Australia? And why is the north always at the top? 

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

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

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?

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.  

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

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

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

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

Hybrid warfare and new technologies are putting intelligence services under serious pressure worldwide.

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

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

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