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.

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

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

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

The programme includes lessons in classical dance for the girls in Group A (15-16 years) and coaching in contemporary variations for the boys in Group B (17-18 years).

Some Paleolithic burials are exceptional. Dated around 25,000 BC, they are far more complex and decorative than we usually give the era credit for.

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

Marking the opening of the 60th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, RAYE invites a host of international pop stars to join her on stage for an evening of music.

Cologne, Autumn 1944: In the bombed-out city, a small group of young people put up armed resistance against the Nazi regime

What does hair symbolise in the visual arts, from the 15th century to the present day?

Why are hundreds of French people moving to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank? Data Sources investigates.

Audio pornography leaves room for the imagination while arousing the listener with erotic stories

Mozart’s most famous opera from the Aix-en-Provence festival with a star-studded cast.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

An odyssey through Iran in search of a lost father for one Tehrani teenager and her friends.

In the hills above Madrid, Europe’s largest wildlife hospital takes in more than 10,000 animals every year.

Art and nature with adventurer Lise Wortley, photographer Max Fischer, The Walk Productions and artist and runner Vincent Dogna.