The Fabulous History of Money (3/4)

Why is Lucrezia Borgia, daughter of Pope Alexander VI, still viewed as a Machiavellian manipulator? 

This vertical slum was a hotbed of crime, but also full of factories, cheap shops and a strong community.

The tankas have been part of the cultural landscape in southern China for centuries. But today their distinctive way of life is under threat.

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

Bell ringing in England goes back centuries with a culture of sounding church bells that is unique in the world. 

Once the fad of Californian billionaires, the quest for longevity is now a global trend.

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

1685: a wave of French refugees flee to the rest of Europe to escape religious persecution

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.

To speed up deportations, the EU is set to authorise detention centres beyond its borders.

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

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.

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

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

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

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