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Participative democracy existed in ancient Athens, but not everyone could take part. But did the Greeks really have the first democratic government?

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

Ex-footballer turned anti-poverty activist Neven Subotić discusses the books that changed his life.

How does sex, identity and self-expression interlace? We explore this multi-faceted question through the lives of multiple Berliners

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

A technical feat and the pride of Ukraine, this is the story of a giant of aviation history, the Antonov AN-225 Mriya.

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germans had to get used to a new way of consuming, working, and living. 

Major disasters throughout history have helped to lower inequality. Is this still the case today?

Why does a Russian region in the far east have Yiddish as an official language? 

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

Minimalists want to cut down on worldly possessions. But does living with less things make them happier?

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

Under the musical direction of Daniele Rustioni, soprano Ermonela Jaho brings Puccini's Japanese tragedy to life.

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

Cathy is mourning the loss of her husband, surrounded by her family who are loving, but not always kind.

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.

Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent as a result of climate change. 

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

The Ukrainian president is under pressure from protests at home, bombs from Russia and criticism on the international stage.