The Stranger Beside Me

Author of Death in Venice and The Magic Mountain. Who was Germany’s most important writer of the twentieth century?

In a time when dating apps are dominating our desires, is there space for romantic love? 

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

The seaside and the beach - places of longing and liminal areas of creativity. Twist dives into life by the water

Can infinity be defined? is it something that we can feel? And can we express it in a work of art?

A magical palace in the centre of Amsterdam, the Royal Theatre Tuschinski is a unique building and Dutch institution.

How does hope emerge? And what form does it take in art?

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

The painting that caused a scandal

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

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

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

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

Naturism has a long history in Germany and in the UK. but fewer young people are taking up the lifestyle. 

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

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

Discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community is on the rise across Europe, despite stronger equal rights laws.

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

Colombia is blighted by ultra-violent street gangs with children as young as ten years old being recruited to sell drugs, steal, intimidate and kill.