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Did you know that the last war between France and Spain took place in the 1970s?

Already a superstar across Africa, Dobet Gnahoré is now the ambassador for Afro-pop on the international scene.

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

A journey north from Cape Town through one of South Africa’s most unspoilt and beautiful regions.

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

This vertical slum was a hotbed of crime, but also full of factories, cheap shops and a strong community.

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

When Italy capitulated in 1943, some soldiers from the German Wehrmacht also changed sides and joined the Italians.

This is the story of how a refugee taking a picture with Chancellor Angela Merkell morphed into a court case against Facebook

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

A performance of Khatchaturian’s virtuosic violin concerto and Stravinsky’s ground-breaking The Rite of Spring.