The Resistance (1/4)

For many people today, D-Day is not just a day that changed the course of the 20th century: it is a key date in their family history too...

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

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

Major disasters throughout history have helped to lower inequality. Is this still the case today?

Why does a Russian region in the far east have Yiddish as an official language? 

This vertical slum was a hotbed of crime, but also full of factories, cheap shops and a strong community.

A technical feat and the pride of Ukraine, this is the story of a giant of aviation history, the Antonov AN-225 Mriya.

Why did French President Jacques Chirac chase Israeli police from a church in Jerusalem? 

From the frontiers of the Roman Empire to the European Schengen area, a fascinating trip through the origins of borders.

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

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

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

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

Naturism has a long history in Germany and in the UK. but fewer young people are taking up the lifestyle. 

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

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

Colombia is blighted by ultra-violent street gangs with children as young as ten years old being recruited to sell drugs, steal, intimidate and kill.

Rock icon Kim Gordon unleashes the unbridled energy of her brand new album Play Meat at the Trianon in Paris . 

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