A History of Agriculture

Agriculture has radically transformed the land and our way of life. But could foodstuffs created with biotechnology spell the end of traditional farming?

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

Over the last ten years, the number of young farmers has risen by 13% in Italy, more than anywhere else in Europe.

In this episode, we discover with the journalist Pierre Girard how cows can make the activity of a farm more respectful of nature.

The great chef from Aveyron, Michel Bras, makes the most of his episode of Square by shining the spotlight on the life of André Valadier, a local farmer

A Peruvian farmer is suing the German energy giant RWE for its carbon emissions in what is a landmark case. 

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

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

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

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