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Is Saint Thomas' touching of Jesus' wounds homoerotic? It's certainly in stark contrast to Mary Magdalene, who is told not to touch him and spends the rest of her life living in a cave.

The incredulity of Saint Thomas - Caravaggio

Is Saint Thomas' touching of Jesus' wounds homoerotic?

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In Ovid's Metamorphoses, Jupiter transforms into a swan to have sex with Leda. In this work, the painter takes the opportunity to explore the sensuality of the encounter, working with colours and fabrics to convey pleasure.

Leda and the Swan by Paolo Veronese

The painter explores the sensuality of the encounter between Leda and Jupiter

In the 1980s, a Japanese television channel financed the restoration of the Sistine Chapel and during that restoration, workers discovered the garish colours and parts of the body that had since been covered up. So which version of the painting is more important to preserve?

Original Sin by Michelangelo

The Sistine Chapel could have looked very different...

Written in the Middle Ages, the accounts of the life and death of the saints occupy an important place in the Catholic tradition, especially accounts of their torture... JK, this is actually an episode about BDSM. But no worries! We're just doing soft stuff.

San Sebastian by Perugino

Is this an episode about Catholic saints or BDSM? Maybe... both?

Many young women idolise influencers they follow on social media and want to emulate their lives. But is being and influencer really such a dream job? Twist looks into the good and bad sides of the profession.

Influencer: A Dream Job?

Many young women idolise influencers they follow on social media. But is being and influencer really such a dream job? 

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The Hamas attack on 7th October and the war on Gaza is shaking the world. European societies are also facing a severe test. Can art counteract hatred? Twist meets Jewish and Palestinian artists in Tel Aviv, Paris, and Berlin, including photographer Iris Hassid, comic star Joann Sfar, hip-hop artist Ben Salomo, and writer Joana Osman.

Hate Is Not an Option

In 2022, Salman Rushdie narrowly survived an assassination attempt by an Islamic extremist. This year's winner of the German Publishers' Peace Prize at the Frankfurt Book Fair, we interview the acclaimed writer in New York. Also in the programme: Russian journalist Elena Kostyutchenko, Slovenian authors Pia Prezelj and Suzana Tratnik, and a focus on the graphic novel “Woman, Life, Freedom" by Marjane Satrapi.

Salman Rushdie and Freedom of Speech

Interview in New York with the acclaimed British writer, this year's winner of the German Publishers' Peace Prize.

What do creative couples have to say about love? Culture magazine Twist asked novelists Monika Helfer and Michael Köhlmeier, dancers Anna Konjetzky, Sarah Huby and Quindell Orton, and Swedish artists Nathalie Djurberg and Hans Berg for their views.

Artist Couples and Love

What do creative couples have to say about love? Culture magazine Twist asked novelists, dancers and artists in relationships for their views.

Freedom and diversity are important in Timisoara, the birthplace of the Romanian revolution in 1989. Twist visits the city which has been designated European Capital of Culture 2023 and looks at the wind of freedom blowing through the cultural scene.

Timisoara: City of Freedom?

A visit to the European Capital of Culture 2023 where a wind of freedom is blowing through the cultural scene.

Italy has the largest number of World Heritage sites of any country, wonders that are becoming increasingly difficult to preserve. Can they all be saved, or should some be left to crumble? Twist criss-crosses Italy to discover its lost places.

Lost Places in Italy

Italy has the largest number of World Heritage sites of any country, wonders that are becoming increasingly difficult to preserve. Can they all be saved from ruin?

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Look but Don't Touch

The incredulity of Saint Thomas - Caravaggio

Look but Don't Touch

Leda and the Swan by Paolo Veronese

Look but Don't Touch

Original Sin by Michelangelo

Look but Don't Touch

San Sebastian by Perugino

Twist

Influencer: A Dream Job?

Twist

Hate Is Not an Option

Twist

Salman Rushdie and Freedom of Speech

Twist

Artist Couples and Love

Twist

Timisoara: City of Freedom?

Twist

Lost Places in Italy

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All videos

Look but Don't Touch

The incredulity of Saint Thomas - Caravaggio

Look but Don't Touch

Leda and the Swan by Paolo Veronese

Look but Don't Touch

Original Sin by Michelangelo

Look but Don't Touch

San Sebastian by Perugino

Twist

Influencer: A Dream Job?

Twist

Hate Is Not an Option

Twist

Salman Rushdie and Freedom of Speech

Twist

Artist Couples and Love

Twist

Timisoara: City of Freedom?

Twist

Lost Places in Italy

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