Britannia

Did you know that people from Cyprus can cross the border into the UK every day?

Claude Monet made the cliffs at Étretat famous, but the charming town now suffers from overtourism.

A bitter sea battle is ongoing between China and its neighbours over access to the South China Sea.

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

From the frontiers of the Roman Empire to the European Schengen area, a fascinating trip through the origins of borders.

Why does a Russian region in the far east have Yiddish as an official language? 

Welcome to the Hotel Arbez, it’s a lovely place straddling the Franco-Swiss border.

If a woman gave birth at the top of Mont Blanc, what nationality would the child be?

Why did French President Jacques Chirac chase Israeli police from a church in Jerusalem? 

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.  

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

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

How can we navigate the highs and lows of city life and lead a happy existence in the metropolis?

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

In Romania, the Social Democrats joined forces with the far right to bring down the pro-European government. Elsewhere, certain mainstream parties are considering deals, or already cooperating, with parties seen as "radical".

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

Lyon’s Nuit Sonores festival welcomes two living legends of Detroit techno.

A new generation of young people from urban areas is taking on the difficult job of producing food for the nation.