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? 

The US and Israel’s war is inevitably also Europe’s war. But Europe is divided on how to act.

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

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

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.

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.

Reports from international bodies document the torture and inhuman conditions inflicted on Palestinians held in Israeli detention.

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

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

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.

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

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

Children and young people look to adults as role models, usually their parents, but they also are influenced by their peers.

Plastic waste at sea is being colonised by bacteria. How will this affect marine ecosystems?

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