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<p>England in 1883, the working-class team from Blackburn Olympic beat the elite Old Etonians in a surprise win. What was the significance of this event in British social history and in the history of sport?</p>

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What was the significance of football match in England in 1883?

September 1, 2016: As the American national anthem plays before the match, Colin Kaepernick kneels in protest, causing a media firestorm in the USA. The American football player who protested against police brutality is a hate figure for some Americans, an American hero for others.

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In 1988, West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl travelled to the GDR for a secret visit to several East German cities. This is the story of how the former West-German leader outwitted the Stasi and was able to meet ordinary GDR citizens in at times absurd situations.

The German Chancellor in the GDR

In 1988, West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl travelled to the GDR for a secret visit to several East German cities. 

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In one day in April 1974, the Carnation Revolution in Portugal put an end to the Salazar dictatorship and five centuries of colonisation. This documentary is a blow-by-blow account of this momentous day that marked a turning point in the history of a nation and its people.

A blow-by-blow account of one momentous day that marked a turning point in the history of a nation and its people.

Portugal: April 1974

In April 1974, left-wing factions in the Portuguese military staged a coup against the authoritarian regime which had been in power for half a century. The uprising was largely peaceful and went down in history as the Carnation Revolution. But the path to a democratic Portugal was not easy and not without obstacles.

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On the night of 24 April 1974, a peaceful uprising put an end to the Salazar dictatorship, paving the way for a democratic Portugal.

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For 35 years President Tito kept Yugoslavia’s diverse population living in peace. But after the fall of communism thinks started to fall apart.

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For 35 years President Tito kept Yugoslavia’s diverse population living in peace. But after the fall of communism thinks started to fall apart.  

 
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Through hundreds of letters and private family footage, the story of one German family is brought to life.

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Through hundreds of letters and private family footage, the story of one German family's travails under National Socialism is brought to life.

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Turkey is often seen as a bridge between East and West. But at the moment this bridge seems unstable with war in the Middle East, a refugee crisis, and an increasingly bellicose president Erdogan. Understanding Turkey today in five minutes.

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You might think that North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un is just a crazy overweight man with glasses. But there is method to Rocketman’s madness and its running rings around the United States.

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For the first time in Northern Ireland's history, the first minister is from the Irish nationalist Sinn Féin party. On taking office, Michelle O’Neill said that a referendum on whether Northern Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom or be reunited with the Republic of Ireland could be on the cards within a decade. But will asking this question reopen old wounds, in a place scarred by violence? And how do young people in Northern Ireland see their future? 

Ireland or the UK? Northern Ireland’s new first minister wants to hold a referendum on this contentious issue.

Northern Ireland: a referendum on reunification?

Gozo, a small island in the Maltese archipelago famous for its tranquility and natural beauty, is attracting more and more tourists, boosting economic growth. However, this boom has brought uncontrolled property development in its wake which threatens the beauty and special atmosphere of the island.

Gozo, a small natural paradise in the Maltese archipelago, attracts tourists in large numbers... But at what cost?

Malta: Construction Boom on Gozo

In the Canadian province of Alberta, the Blackfoot indigenous people, victim of oppression and persecution in the 19th century, are now striving to revive their heritage and traditions.

The Blackfoot people of Alberta, victim or persecution in the past, are now striving to revive their heritage and traditions.

Canada: The Return of the Blackfoot

One hundred years ago, on February 2nd 1922, James Joyce’s Ulysses was published by Sylvia Beach in a small bookshop in Paris. The book, which consumed 7 years of Joyce’s life, years in which his family’s circumstances were very difficult, would have a profound and unprecedented impact on the literature and culture of the century to follow. 

Though Ulysses was banned initially in the US and UK, Joyce’s epic was soon celebrated as a masterpiece of modernism.

100 Years of Ulysses

Europeans are tipping the scales with 1 in 6 people now obese, but why? This ARTE Europe weekly, we explore the complex causes behind this rise and investigate whether so-called 'miracle' weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can offer a lasting solution or if they are merely a temporary fix in the battle against obesity.

Let Them Eat: Obesity in Europe

The big picture behind a steep rise in waist sizes among Europeans.

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A journey along the west coast of Japan via train taking in the cities of Kanazawa and Toyama during the cherry blossom season. In Toyama Bay, lighthouse squid are on the menu,  and in the mountains there are breathtaking national parks and the World Heritage village of Gokayama.

A journey along the west coast of Japan via train taking in the cities of Kanazawa and Toyama during the cherry blossom season.

Japan's West Coast by Train

In the centre of São Paulo, the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere, a whole area is completely taken over by the drug trade. Locals call it Cracolandia (Crackland), a city district where thousands of homeless and addicts live. But in this desperate place, a clown is trying to help the most vulnerable.

Brazil: The Clown of Cracolandia

In the desperate and dangerous Crackland of São Paulo, a clown is trying to help the most vulnerable.

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Far-right leader Jordan Bardella is idolised by many young people in France.  The polls put his National Rally party well ahead of all other French parties at the European Elections and his TikTok following is the envy of his political rivals. Report on how young people in France are now voting for the far right in large numbers.  

France's Far-Right Youth

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella is idolised by many French young people.

The swaying music of L'Impératrice meets the organic curves of Palais Bulles for Passengers. A session with a sweet retro flavour to celebrate the release of the band's third album: Pulsar.

Passengers: Palais Bulles

L'Impératrice in concert in the retro-futuristic setting of the Palais Bulles.

L’Impératrice

Diwa is only 11 years old. She is one of the thousands of victims of a crime that is hardly reported on in Europe but which is causing havoc in the Philippines. She was raped by her parents, live on the internet, to satisfy the desires of foreign paedophiles who paid for the spectacle of her rape, giving instructions from a distance.

Philippines: Child Rape Online

Thousands of children in the Philippines have been abused, live on the internet. Report on a shocking crime.

“Adriana Lecouvreur”, Calabrian composer Francesco Cilea’s most famous work, is a lyrical retelling of the story of Adrienne Lecouvreur, the famous Parisian actress who died in suspicious circumstances in 1730.

Latvian National Opera, Riga

The Latvian National Opera presents Francesco Cilea’s opera on the tragic story of Adriana Lecouvreur.

Francesco Cilea: Adriana Lecouvreur

Chinese men are suffering. There are simply not enough women to go around since China implemented its one-child policy in 1979.  This means that 1 in 5 Chinese men will not be able to find a partner in five years’ time.

Chinese men are suffering. There are simply not enough women to go around since China implemented its one-child policy in 1979. 

China: Men without Women

Rufus Wainwright has composed a requiem in memory of those lost to the Covid-19 pandemic. This ode to life uses the full power of the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra and features actress Meryl Streep.

Featuring Meryl Streep

American singer Rufus Wainwright pays tribute to the victims of Covid-19.

Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem

With its favourable climate and its strategic location on the Black Sea, Crimea has always been a zone of contention. Greeks, Byzantines, Genoese, Mongols, Tatars and Russians have all taken an interest over the centuries. Since the 18th century, the peninsula has been a hostage to fortune, torn between Ukraine and Russia.

The Crimea Question

With its favourable climate and its strategic location on the Black Sea, Crimea has always been a zone of contention. 

Mapping the World

Lea Desandre, William Christie and Les Arts Florissants introduce Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s Médée to the repertoire of the Opéra national de Paris, directed by David McVicar.

Paris National Opera

Charpentier’s masterpiece in a stunning production from Lea Desandre, William Christie and David McVicar.

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Immersed in music from an early age, Judith Hill's work blends soul, R&B and funk. Her sincere and fragile creations prove just how much courage and strength it takes for women to make their mark in the male-dominated music industry.

Elbjazz Festival 2024

A Grammy Award-winning soul star with touchingly authentic lyrics.

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The far-right party National Rally topped polls in 93% of towns and villages across France in the European elections, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to call legislative elections. We speak to far right voters, ask experts what brought us to this point, and get the lowdown from our correspondents across Europe about how France’s neighbours are reacting.

France’s great swing to the right

All eyes are on France after the far right makes major gains and Macron calls a snap election. 

For 15 years, Edward Kaprov has been photographing Israelis and Palestinians along Israel's borders, the dividing lines between two visions of the same land. In the kibbutzes around Gaza, in the Palestinian villages and Jewish settlements of the West Bank, and in the Bedouin hamlets close to Lebanon.

Israel-Palestine: Borderlines

Photographer Edward Kaprov has been taking photos along Israel’s borders for the last 15 years.

The Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels is one of the most prestigious international music competitions. Dedicated to the violin in 2024, each year it brings together promising young artists from all over the world. The closing concert with the three first prize-winners (Ukrainian Dmytro Udovychenko and Americans Joshua Brown and Elli Choi) is the high point of the event.

Closing concert with the winners

The closing concert with three winners of the 2024 edition of the prestigious international violin competition.

Concours Reine Elisabeth 2024

When war disrupts daily life, social issues often take a back seat. Tracks East meets the men and women who refuse to let armed conflict get in their way. Anna, a doctor in Kyiv, wants sexual liberation along with sexual health and Alina and Stanislava are campaigning for equal marriage.

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Tracks East meets the men and women who refuse to let armed conflict get in the way of social issues.

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