Mapping the World

Washington is waging a brutal campaign against South Africa, cutting much-needed aid and denouncing ‘white genocide’ in the rainbow nation.

The generation born after Nelson Mandela came to power in 1994 struggles with poverty, but musical creativity gives hope.

Since Uganda passed extremely severe laws persecuting gay people, attacks on the LGBT+ community have skyrocketed.

 Artists Satch Hoyt and Juan Covelli challenge colonial narratives and spark debate about the restitution of cultural artefacts.

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

In Europe’s driest country, water consumption is rising while water levels are decreasing. What can be done?

Citizens of North Korea trying to flee the country risk their lives as China hunts them down.

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

Since 1943, Lebanon has been caught up in the conflicts of its neighbours.

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

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

Vanessa Wagner performs Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes with dancers from the Accrorap company.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

Bach’s St John Passion from Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with the NDR vocal ensemble and Concerto Köln conducted by Klaas Stok.

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

White sand, white citrus blossom, white houses – Spain’s Costa Blanca is aptly named.

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

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

A complex feeling that is both problematic and useful, the latest research on boredom.