Mapping the World

Why do so many world maps place Europe at the centre? Why not Australia? And why is the north always at the top? 

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

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

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

Since the end of the Cold War, Romania has seen its population decline with millions emigrating to work in Western Europe. 

Chinese influencers are convincing people from across the country to colonise Xinjiang.

With Donald Trump in the White House, Europe's largest trading partner is becoming an unreliable ally. The EU is therefore looking to make new friends.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An encounter between piano and dance in a former foundry.