Mysteries of Lisbon sweeps the viewer into a perpetual whirlwind of adventures and misadventures, coincidences, violent passions, acts of revenge, and thwarted or forbidden loves, in a turbulent journey across Portugal, France, Italy, and Brazil. In this Lisbon of intrigues and hidden identities, we encounter a gallery of characters who shape the destiny of Pedro da Silva, an orphan and boarding student at a religious school.

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

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

Black market Botox clinics and DIY injections are putting people’s health at risk.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

From her chaotic childhood to her arrival in Hollywood, the rise of an icon of cinema: Marilyn Monroe.

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

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

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

To compete with the glamourous cities of the West, Warsaw commissioned inventive neon lighting across the city. 

On 26 March 2026, entertainer and politician Balendra Shah released a rap video to celebrate becoming Prime Minister of Nepal, the climax of an iconoclastic election campaign.

Botanical gardens have long aroused the curiosity and wonder of visitors with exotic species from all over the world.

Qatar has long relied on football to increase its prestige, from buying French club Paris-Saint-Germain to sponsoring Barcelona. With TV rights selling for astronomical amounts, football is much more than just a sport.

Jazz pianist Shai Maestro presents his album The Guesthouse to festival-goers at Jazz sous les Pommiers. 

Every year, on the night before Orthodox Easter Sunday, the Greek island of Chios becomes the scene of a spectacular pyrotechnic duel.

Cologne, Autumn 1944: In the bombed-out city, a small group of young people put up armed resistance against the Nazi regime

Since the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, the Chin have taken up arms against the all-powerful junta.

Our musical journey in the footsteps of the oud takes us all the way to Andalusia at the historic crossroads of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures.

Could Europe build its own nuclear umbrella, independent of the USA? A focus on the options on the table.

A very special orchestra, steeped in tradition, hailing from the world capital of classical music.