42: The Answer to Almost Everything

Handel, Mozart, and Bellini all wrote roles for men, to be played by women

A complex feeling that is both problematic and useful, the latest research on boredom.

Children often experience their first feelings of love at nursery age.  What does it feel like for children? 

As well as being a top DJ, Dominik Eulberg is also a scientist and an environmentalist. He likes to include sounds of nature into his techno music.

Between pounding techno, visual explorations and performance art: Two top DJs duet at the Stone Techno festival.

Absurd images have invaded our social media apps. But is this ‘brain rot’ an interesting aesthetic? Or just mindless content?

Ecstasy on the dancefloor: Elkka bewitches Sónar with some resolutely sensual house and techno.

Spanish-British musician Gizmo Varillas combines flamenco, folk, indie and global sounds to create his unique sound.

Love may drive you crazy - but it also keeps you alive.

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 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.

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?

Is Rosalia the best thing that could have happened for Andalusian flamenco?

Straits across the world are crucial for global trade and provide strategic advantages for neighbouring countries.