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

During the height of the Cold War, a German village with just one fridge had problems... 

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? 

Paradise islands synonymous with hell? Welcome to the Spratlys archipelago, at the heart of a regional power struggle

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

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

An enclave of one country in an enclave of another country, itself within an enclave…

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

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

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

Black market Botox clinics and DIY injections are putting people’s health at risk.

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

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

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.

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

To compete with the glamourous cities of the West, Warsaw commissioned inventive neon lighting across the city. 

The Donut Daddy makes a doughnut on TikTok. Is this pornography or a cooking lesson?