Living with Lions

Infamous drug baron Pablo Escobar had four hippos flown over from Africa to populate his very own zoo on his private estate in Columbia. But then they escaped.

Some say that animals have a sixth sense: they can predict imminent natural disasters. Are they cleverer than humans?

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

‘Green colonialism’ in Rwanda and Kenya means local people lose access to their land in the name of environmental protection.

42-year-old Armen Grigoryan is the youngest barber in the timeless atmosphere of the oldest barbershop in Armenia.

A trip through the small and diverse country of Armenia, nestled in the South Caucasus.

For one of Europe’s smallest countries, Slovakia has a lot to offer: Unspoilt nature, a host of castles, a unique inland delta on the Danube and countless hot springs.

For centuries, the inhabitants of the Danish island of Læsø have covered the roofs of their houses with dried-out seaweed. 

In the perfume capital of India, Kannauj, flower petals are distilled with sandalwood oil to create fragrant essences.

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.  

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

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.

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

Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band perform at Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie.

Hybrid warfare and new technologies are putting intelligence services under serious pressure worldwide.

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

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